Australia is one of the most common immigration destinations worldwide. The Australian government permits numerous visas per year.

Granting these visas supports the growing economy, assist in the need for a new and professional workforce in Australia. About 70% of the people going to Australia are skilled migrants whereas about 30% are joining with their relatives. There are a lot of visas that you can apply for in Australia. Here is the list of most common Australian Visas.

Tourist Stream/Visitor Visa (subclass 600)

The Visitor Visa permits genuine tourists, business and family visitors to enter Australia temporarily to visit the country. Visas are valid for a span of up to 12 months The cost of this tourist visa starts from AUD145. The processing time for this visa varies in two different times in calendar days where 75% of applications take 5 months and 90% of application take 6 months. With this visa, you can visit your family or friends and be in Australia as a tourist, for a cruise, or purposes other than business or medical treatment. The main eligibility requirement is you should be able to show that you have access to enough funds to cover the cost during your stay in Australia.

Student Visa (subclass 500)

This helps you to participate in a course of study in Australia. The student visa allows you to stay up to 5 years and in line with your enrollment. The cost of this visa starts from AUD620 unless you are exempt. The processing time varies for this visa according to your sector. The student visa lets you take part in an eligible course of study, bring your family members with you, or work up to 40 hours every 2 weeks once your course starts.

Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485)

A temporary graduate visa allows foreign students to live, study and work even after you have completed your studies. There are two sources for this visa: the graduate workstream and the post-study workstream. The duration of your stay will be of 18 months and 2 to 4 years respectively. Applying Price of the visa begins from AUD1,650. The processing time also varies based on your work stream. You must be under 50 years of age hold an eligible visa and have a recent qualification in a CRICOS registered course to fulfil the basic eligibility for this visa.

Skilled Work Regional/Provisional visa (subclass 491)

A visa for eligible individuals nominated to live and work in regional Australia by a state or territorial government. Following your visa conditions, you can remain in Australia for 5 years, live, work, and study in a specified regional area of the country. This visa is for an individual who wants to settle in regional Australia with high-demand skills in the labor market. The application for the main applicant cost starts from AUD4,045. The processing time is not standard for this path.

Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)

This visa is to live and work permanently anywhere in Australia for invited workers and New Zealand citizens with the skills needed. The cost of this visa is AUD4,045. The processing time for this visa varies in two different periods where 75% of applications take 11months and 90% of application take 21 months. You do not need a job or relative sponsor for this visa. The specific criteria are you must be invited to apply and be under 45.

These are the top five most common Australian visas you can apply.

But first, you must be able to prove the Department of Home Affairs that you comply with the eligible visa requirements. You will also need to complete a form for an Australian Visa, pay the visa application fee, and even attend an interview.

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