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.
- 186permanentPR pathway
Employer Nomination Scheme
Permanent visa for skilled workers nominated by an approved Australian employer.
- 494temporaryPR pathway
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional)
Provisional visa for skilled workers sponsored by an employer in regional Australia.
- 482temporary
Skills in Demand
Temporary visa for skilled workers sponsored by an approved employer to fill an approved occupation (formerly Temporary Skill Shortage — TSS).
- 400temporary
Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist)
Temporary visa for highly specialised work of a short duration, usually up to six months.