How do I Immigrate to Australia?

There are a number of ways to immigrate permanently to Australia.

Australia has a number of different visa's that you can apply for.


Workers

Australian Employer Sponsored Worker Visa

People with certain skills can work in Australia by being sponsored by an Australian or overseas employer.


Australian Professionals and other Skilled Migrants Visa

This is a non sponsored visa program that applies to people who have specific skills that are needed by Australia


Australian Business Person Visa

Australian visa for a business-purpose visit. This is for people to create, manage or develop a new or existing business in Australia. This also applies to investing in Australia.


Australian Specialist Entry Visa

An Australian Visa For people to participate in specific professional, cultural, social or research activities.


Australian Doctors and Nurses Visa's

There are visa's available for Doctors and Nurses who wish to immigrate to Australia.


Australian Regional Employment Visa's

There are various immigration visa options available as Australia is wanting skilled migrants to live and work in areas outside of Australia's major cities.


Australian Skills Expos around the World

Due to Australian skill shortages, Australia holds expos around the world. Skilled workers can register to attend an expo in their region to meet with employers and state and territory governments about employment in Australia.


Australian Air and Sea Crew visa opportunities

Australia has visa options and entry requirements for air and sea crew coming to Australia.


Australian Pacific Seasonal Worker Pilot Scheme
If you are from Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, Tonga and Vanuatu  you can seek to work in Australia under the Pacific Seasonal Worker Pilot Scheme (PSWPS).


Migrants


Australian Family Members

Australia has migration options for fiance(e)s, partners, children, parents and other family members of Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.


Returning Australian Residents
There are visa options for current or former Australian permanent residents and  former Australian citizens to re-enter the country.

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