This visa is available for EU citizens as well as citizens from Andorra, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, San Marino, Switzerland and Vatican City. With fast processing times, this is the most cost-effective solution for holiday and business travellers.
This visa is an electronically granted visa to enter Australia for touristic and business purposes, which is valid for one year (from the date of grant). During these 12 months, it allows the holder multiple entries into Australia, for up to three months at a time.
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This visa is available for holiday and business travellers. It is first and foremost intended for holders of passports that are not eligible for an eVisitor visa or who plan to stay in Australia for more than three months.
The visa is valid for a limited period of stay in Australia. The validity period as well as the number of entries into Australia can vary depending on the purpose of the visa.
Additional supporting documents and statements are required upon application for this visa and the purpose of the stay has to be explained. For instance, the applicant may be required to provide details of the event in which they are planning to participate or the contact details of a business partner they are planning to meet.
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This visa enables the holder to conduct paid temporary and highly specialised work/activities in Australia.
Eligibility for this visa includes being invited to participate in an event, conference or trade fair. It is also suitable for highly specialised workers with specific knowledge and skills. Such individuals may be granted this visa for the duration of certain projects or assembly work.
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This visa is a temporary and employer-bound residence permit. It was introduced in March 2018 in order to meet the short-term and medium-term needs of Australian employers and is the successor to the Short-Term Workers’ Visa (subclass 457). For employers who are demonstrably unable to source a qualified employee within Australia for a specific position, this temporary Work visa enables them to hire experienced workers from abroad for a certain period of time. The relevant occupations (subdivided according to short- and medium-term requirements) are listed on special Skilled Occupations Lists. An employer who needs an employee with a qualification listed on these lists can sponsor them for this visa.
Employees with this visa only receive a temporary residence permit of max. four years. But depending on the profession, a visa extension may be granted, or an application for a Permanent Residence visa may be possible (subclass 186 or 187).
The employee’s family members can be included in the visa application if the employer agrees to cover their visa costs as well. They are granted the same visa status.
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This visa is a permanent work permit. It enables Australian employers, regardless of their place of business, to hire qualified workers from abroad. There is no points test required for this visa.
The relevant occupations are listed on special Skilled Occupations Lists. An employer who needs an employee with a qualification listed on these lists can sponsor them for this visa, provided the parties agree to an employment contract of at least two years, full-time.
The applicant is required to undergo a skills assessment to ensure that they are suitably qualified for the job profile.
The employee’s family members can be included in the visa application if the employer agrees to cover their visa costs as well. They are granted the same visa status.
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Did you know? Employers who have not yet found a suitable candidate from overseas can use the Australian SkillSelect portal. Individuals interested in working in Australia can post an expression of interest here. Australian employers use this online platform to select candidates for vacant positions and sponsor them for visas.
This visa is a permanent work permit. It enables Australian employers based outside major cities to recruit skilled professionals from abroad. The relevant occupations are listed on special Skilled Occupations Lists. An employer who needs an employee with a qualification included on these lists can sponsor them for this visa, provided they agree to a full-time employment contract of at least two years.
The applicant is required to undergo a skills assessment to ensure that they are suitably qualified for the job profile.
The employee’s family members can be included in the visa application if the employer agrees to pay for their visa costs as well. They are granted the same visa status.
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Did you know? Employers who have not yet found a suitable candidate from overseas can use the Australian SkillSelect portal. Individuals interested in working in Australia can post an expression of interest here. Australian employers use this online platform to select candidates for vacant positions and sponsor them for visas.
This visa is a permanent residence permit for established business people and start-up founders. A prerequisite is sponsorship by an Australian state or territory government or AUSTRADE (Australian Trade and Investment Commission).
Under certain conditions, this visa can be granted for successful business owners. If the applicant’s business meets or exceeds specified key performance indicators and they have sufficient assets, they can submit an application under the Significant Business History stream. Also, start-up founders with a promising business idea can apply for this visa under the Venture Capital Entrepreneur stream. This requires a binding financial commitment from a recognised venture capitalist at an early stage of the business.
Grant of this permanent visa is associated with certain commitments. For example, the applicant must have the serious intention of settling in Australia, be actively operating a business in Australia, and transfer their assets to Australia within two years.
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This visa is a residence permit for established business people and start-up founders. A prerequisite is sponsorship by an Australian state or territory government. Unlike the Business Talent visa, a points test is required. Points are awarded for, for example, English proficiency, qualifications, and work experience.
Under certain conditions, this visa can be granted for successful business owners. If the applicant’s business meets or exceeds specified key performance indicators and they have sufficient assets, they can submit an application under the Business Innovation stream. Also, start-up founders with a promising business idea can apply for this visa under the Entrepreneur stream. This requires a binding financial commitment from a recognised venture capitalist at an early stage of the business. In direct comparison with the Business Talent visa, the criteria and limits are slightly lower.
Grant of this permanent visa is associated with certain commitments. For example, the applicant must have the serious intention of settling in Australia, be actively operating their business in Australia, and transfer their assets to Australia within two years.
Applicants will initially receive a temporary visa. If the applicable conditions and all other requirements are met during this time, application for a permanent residence permit can be filed. In some cases, a one-time extension of the provisional visa is also possible if there are comprehensible reasons.
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