Australian visa subclasses

Lets you study full-time in a registered course in Australia, and work up to 48 hours a fortnight while your course is running.

Post-study work visa for recent graduates of Australian qualifications. Full work rights, no employer sponsor needed.

Permanent residence for skilled workers who are not sponsored by an employer, state, or family member. Invitation only.

Permanent residence for skilled workers nominated by an Australian state or territory. Adds 5 points.

The permanent visa that 491 and 494 holders move to after three years of living and working in regional Australia.

Five-year provisional visa for skilled workers in regional Australia. Adds 15 points and leads to PR through the 191.

Permanent residence for skilled workers nominated by their Australian employer.

Employer-sponsored work visa, up to 4 years, that replaced the Temporary Skill Shortage visa in December 2024.

Five-year provisional visa for skilled workers sponsored by a regional employer. Leads to PR through the 191.

The offshore version of the partner visa, for partners who are outside Australia when they apply.

For partners of Australian citizens, permanent residents, and eligible New Zealand citizens who are in Australia. Two stages, one application.

Short-term visa for tourism, visiting family, or business meetings. No work allowed.