HOW TO APPLY FOR AN AUSTRALIA WORK VISA?

If you want to spend time working in Australia, you will need an Australia work visa. The type of visa you may qualify for depends on several factors. For example, how long you plan to stay, your occupation, and whether your skills are considered in demand. Therefore, meeting the work visa requirements in Australia is essential to ensure your application is successful.

For professionals with specialized skills, applying for a skilled work visa Australia pathway may provide more opportunities for long-term employment and migration. In addition, it is important to review the Australia work visa eligibility criteria, which cover qualifications, health checks, and character requirements.

You must hold a valid visa with work rights or a work permit before you can legally apply for employment in Australia.

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This visa enables regional employers to address identified labour shortages within their region by sponsoring skilled workers where employers can’t source an appropriately skilled Australian worker

Employer Nomination Visa – Subclass 186 (ENS)

The Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) 186 visa gives you (and any family members) permanent residency.

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Skilled Work Regional Visa – Subclass 491

 The 491 visa replaced the  489 visa on 16 November 2019. The Department of Home Affairs has allocated 14,000 places to this visa subclass.

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Skilled Regional Permanent Residence Visa – Subclass 191

The subclass 191 visa is the permanent residency pathway for the following two visas. Subclass 494 skilled employer sponsored regional (provisional) visa. Subclass 491 skilled work regional (provisional) visa. The 494 visa and the 491 visa were introduced on 16 November 2019.

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Temporary Activity Visa – Subclass 408 (Sporting Activities)

The subclass 408 temporary activity visa allows Australian sports clubs to employ coaches and other sportspeople for a short or long stay.

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Training Visa – Subclass 407

The 407 training visa is a temporary visa that allows applicants to undertake occupational training in Australia.

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Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme – Subclass 187 (RSMS)

PLEASE NOTE: The regional sponsored migration scheme (187) visa closed on 16 November 2019. It has been replaced by the skilled employer-sponsored (provisional) 494 visa.

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Australia Work Visa – Types and Requirements

There are many different subclasses of Australia work visa options available. As a result, the right visa for each applicant will depend on the type of work planned, how long the stay will be, and whether the occupation is on the skilled list. Consequently, understanding the work visa requirements Australia sets out is vital to ensure a smooth application process.

Examples of Australia work visa types , but are not limited to:

  • Temporary work visas
  • Permanent work visas
  • Short stay work visas
  • Skilled occupation visas
  • Visas for innovation
  • Regional migration visas, and more.

Australian Working holiday visas (or a work and holiday visa) can be applied for all international peoples aged 18 to 30-years, or Canadian, French and Irish citizens aged 18-35. Under normal circumstances, you can apply for up to three working holiday visas throughout your life, providing all criteria are met under visa subclass 417, simply called first, second and third working holiday visas.

Each application has a minimum application cost of approximately AUD$485 and must be applied for each other’s succession. Processing times can vary, and each visa has additional eligibility perimeters through each of the three visas.

Basic eligibility for a working visa includes, but is not limited to:

  • Stay for a maximum of 12-months
  • Applicants must have a validated passport from an eligible country or jurisdiction
  • Must not be accompanied by dependant children
  • You may work in any State or Territory while on an Australian working visa

After successfully obtaining a primary working visa, you will gain the ability to apply for the second and third working visa in succession.

To learn more about basic Australian working visas and what they entail, contact our friendly helpdesk or head to immi.homeaffairs.gov.au.

Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme visas allow skilled workers who an employer has nominated to live and work in Australia permanently, provided all eligibility parameters have been met. All permanent work visas have a minimum application cost of approximately AUD$4045 and have various processing times.

To be successful, you must prove that:

  • You have the necessary skills for the job in question
  • Your Australian employer has nominated you, and they meet all government specifications.
  • You meet all health and character requirements set by the Australian government.

The three visas listed in subclass 186 include:

  • Direct Entry stream
  • Labour agreement stream
  • Temporary Residence Transition stream

To learn more about these three Employer-sponsored working visas, contact one of our work visa consultants or head to immi.homeaffairs.gov.au.

The Australian work visa system is complex. The team here at Visa to Australia highly encourages people wishing to obtain working status in Australia to call one of our agents to help them select the correct visa for each individual’s situation.

Some other examples of joint employer nominated visa subclasses include, but are not limited to:

For professional advice on which subclass of Employer Nominated Working visa applies to you, contact our friendly staff to arrange a consultation.

Australian Working holiday visas (or a work and holiday visa) can be applied for all international peoples aged 18 to 30-years, or Canadian, French and Irish citizens aged 18-35. Under normal circumstances, you can apply for up to three working holiday visas throughout your life, providing all criteria are met under visa subclass 417, simply called first, second and third working holiday visas.

Each application has a minimum application cost of approximately AUD$485 and must be applied for each other’s succession. Processing times can vary, and each visa has additional eligibility perimeters through each of the three visas.

Basic eligibility for a working visa includes, but is not limited to:

  • Stay for a maximum of 12-months
  • Applicants must have a validated passport from an eligible country or jurisdiction
  • Must not be accompanied by dependant children
  • You may work in any State or Territory while on an Australian working visa

After successfully obtaining a primary working visa, you will gain the ability to apply for the second and third working visa in succession.

To learn more about basic Australian working visas and what they entail, contact our friendly helpdesk or head to immi.homeaffairs.gov.au.

Why choose Visa to Australia to be your permanent visa agent?

Aside from the Australia work visa eligibility requirements, applicants often find it challenging to identify the best subclass for their circumstances. In fact, selecting the correct visa pathway is crucial for a successful application—making the wrong choice can lead to delays, unnecessary stress, or even rejection.

The team at Visa to Australia and Pacific Center are proficient in all aspects of Australian visas and the immigration process. Moreover, we provide expert guidance to help international applicants navigate the complex work visa requirements in Australia and choose the right visa category for long-term success.

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