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Entrepreneurs and investors can live and manage businesses in Australia with the Business / Self-employed / Investor Long-stay Visa. The process requires a detailed business plan.
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Yes, eligible family members can join citizens or settled residents through the Family Reunification / Spouse / Partner Visa. This track allows for family unity.
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Yes, partners of Australian citizens or permanent residents can move to Australia via the Partner Visa (Subclass 820/801). This onshore visa is for those in a genuine relationship.
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Yes, exceptional global innovators can bypass point systems and move to Australia via the National Innovation / Global Talent Visa (Subclass 858).
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Business · 3-9 months (business approval + visa)
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Family · 6-24 weeks (varies by relationship and country)
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Family · 12-24 months for 820; 12+ months for 801
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Migration · 3-6 months for 482; 6-9 months for 494 /,
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Required
Migration · 3-6 months (priority processing) /,
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Migration · 6-12 months (75% processed within 9 months) /,
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Migration · 6-12 months (after state nomination) /,
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Migration · 6-12 months /,
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Residency · 4-12 months
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Residency · 6-12 months after Invitation
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Student · 4-12 weeks (peaks before academic intake)
PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required
Student · 4-6 weeks
PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required
Tourist · 5-30 days (varies by mission)
PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required
Tourist · 20 days (75% of cases)
PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required
Work · 2-6 months
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Required
Work · 4-16 weeks (employer + government processing)
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Required
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