Visa sub-classes
Browse published Australian visa sub-classes by migration stream. Requirements change — always verify details with the Department of Home Affairs and seek registered migration advice for your circumstances.
- 189permanentPR pathway
Skilled Independent
Points-tested permanent visa for skilled workers without employer or family sponsorship.
- 186permanentPR pathway
Employer Nomination Scheme
Permanent visa for skilled workers nominated by an approved Australian employer.
- 820/801temporaryPR pathway
Partner (Onshore)
Onshore partner visa pathway: subclass 820 (temporary) leading to subclass 801 (permanent) for partners of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens.
- 500temporary
Student
Temporary visa to undertake eligible full-time study at an Australian educational institution.
- 600temporary
Visitor
Temporary visa for tourism, visiting family, or short non-work purposes.
- 010temporary
Bridging A
Bridging visa allowing lawful stay in Australia after a substantive visa ceases while a new substantive visa application is being processed.
- 188temporaryPR pathway
Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional)
Provisional visa for business owners, investors, and entrepreneurs (streams include Business Innovation, Investor, Significant Investor, and Entrepreneur).
- 494temporaryPR pathway
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional)
Provisional visa for skilled workers sponsored by an employer in regional Australia.
- 601temporary
Electronic Travel Authority
Electronic visa for passport holders from eligible countries to visit Australia for tourism or business visitor activities for up to three months per visit.
- 309/100temporaryPR pathway
Partner (Offshore)
Offshore partner visa pathway: subclass 309 (temporary) leading to subclass 100 (permanent) for partners applying from outside Australia.
- 590temporary
Student Guardian
Temporary visa for parents or guardians to provide care and support for a student visa holder under 18 (or older in exceptional circumstances).
- 888permanentPR pathway
Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent)
Permanent stage of the Business Innovation and Investment Program for provisional subclass 188 visa holders who meet stream-specific requirements.
- 190permanentPR pathway
Skilled Nominated
Points-tested permanent visa for skilled workers nominated by an Australian state or territory.
- 050temporary
Bridging E
Bridging visa for people who are unlawful non-citizens or hold a bridging visa and are making a valid application for a substantive visa.
- 651temporary
eVisitor
Free electronic visa for European passport holders to visit Australia for tourism or business visitor activities.
- 482temporary
Skills in Demand
Temporary visa for skilled workers sponsored by an approved employer to fill an approved occupation (formerly Temporary Skill Shortage — TSS).
- 491temporaryPR pathway
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional)
Provisional visa for skilled workers nominated by a state or territory or sponsored by an eligible family member to live and work in regional Australia.
- 300temporary
Prospective Marriage
Temporary visa to enter Australia to marry an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
- 143permanentPR pathway
Contributory Parent
Permanent visa for parents of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen who are prepared to pay a higher visa application charge.
- 485temporary
Temporary Graduate
Temporary visa for recent graduates of eligible Australian qualifications to live, study, and work in Australia.
- 400temporary
Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist)
Temporary visa for highly specialised work of a short duration, usually up to six months.
- 870temporary
Sponsored Parent (Temporary)
Temporary visa allowing parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens to visit Australia for extended periods.
- 858permanentPR pathway
National Innovation
Permanent visa for people with an internationally recognised record of exceptional and outstanding achievement in a profession, sport, the arts, or academia and research.