Australia Immigration Guide 2025: Visa Types, Requirements & Exit Strategy

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Newly produced from July 9

Graduate Visa

Temporary visa for 2 to 4 years

    To obtain a job, apply for permanent residence with a skilled visa       

5-year temporary visa

There will be a path to becoming a permanent resident

Temporary Skilled Visa

Temporary visa is generally 2-4 years

If you work in remote areas, you can apply for permanent residence after 3 years

5-year temporary visa

There will be a path to becoming a permanent resident

188A Business Innovation Visa

188B Business Investment Visa

Visa Category

Temporary residence visa

Temporary residence visa

Age (can be relaxed if the investment amount is large)

< 55 years old

< 55 years old

Company and personal net worth (Australian dollars)

≥ 800,000

≥ 2.25 million

Investment experience

≥ 3 years of experience in investing or managing companies

≥ 3 years of investment experience;

Manage an investment portfolio of A$1.5 million for at least 1 year within the 5 years prior to application

Investment amount

Invest $200,000 in business

Invest A$1.5 million in designated bonds and hold for 4 years

Company annual turnover

2 of the 4 years before application

≥ A$500,000

None

Company shareholding

Turnover < AU$400,000:

Holding >51% of the shares

Turnover ≥ A$400,000:

Holding >30% of shares

None

SkillSelect Score

≥ 65 points

≥ 65 points

Visa Category

Right of residence

Application requirements

Independent Skilled Visa

189 independent technology visa

Permanent Residence

1. < 45 years old 2. SkillSelect ≥ 65 points, generally 80 points are required to be invited to submit a visa application 3. IELTS reading, writing, listening ≥ 6 points 4. The occupation is in the medium and long-term technical list

No employer sponsorship required / Nomination

Nomination for technical visa

190 State Nominated Skilled Visa

Permanent Residence

1. < 45 years old 2. SkillSelect ≥ 65 points 3. Occupation is in the short-term skills list/medium- and long-term skills list 4. IELTS reading, writing, listening and speaking&ge ; 6 points 5. After submitting the letter of intent, or a Texas or regional government agency will serve as a nominee

Invited and nominated by the local government

Nomination for technical visa

491 Remote Area State Nominated Skilled Visa

5-year temporary residence

1. < 45 years old 2. SkillSelect ≥ 65 points 3. The occupation is in the short-term skills list/medium- and long-term skills list/remote area skills list4. IELTS Reading, writing, listening and speaking≥ 6 points 5. An immediate family member or close relative who is an Australian citizen/permanent resident and has lived in a remote area for a long time will be the guarantor; or after submitting a letter of intent, the guarantor may be nominated by a state or regional government agency in a remote area Person 6. Can only settle and work in designated remote areas, and can change employers. 7. The visa cannot be renewed after expiration, and can only apply for other visas

Invited and nominated by the local government

Employer Sponsored Skilled Visa

494 Remote Area Employer Sponsored Technical Visa

Temporary residence for 5 years/permanent residence can be applied for after 3 years

1. < 45 years old 2. No need to meet SkillSelect 3. Occupation is in the medium and long-term skills list/remote area skills list 4. Have 3 years of relevant work Experience 5. IELTS reading, writing, listening and speaking ≥ 6 points 6. Can only settle and work in remote areas 7. After the visa expires, you must reapply, it cannot be extended, and the employer must nominate again 8. Starting from 2022, employers can sponsor applicants Apply for permanent residence via 191 visa

Employed and sponsored by a local employer

Employer Sponsored Skilled Visa

482 Temporary Skill Shortage Visa

Five-year temporary residence for Hong Kong residents (new policy)

1. < 45 years old 2. No need to meet SkillSelect 3. Occupation is in the short-term skills list/medium- and long-term skills list/remote area skills list4. 2 years Relevant work experience 5. IELTS Reading, Writing, Listening and Ge; 4.5 points, overall average 5 points Visa application for permanent residence

Employed and sponsored by a local employer

Employer Sponsored Skilled Visa

186 Employer Nomination Scheme Visa

Permanent Residence

1. < 45 years old 2. No need to meet SkillSelect 3. Occupation in the medium and long-term technical list 4. Have 3 years of relevant work experience 5. IELTS reading, writing and listening Say≥ 6 points

Employed and sponsored by a local employer