Except for Australian citizens, no one can enter and remain in Australia without a valid visa. A person may be granted a visa under a number of categories, as follows:
Employer Sponsored, Skilled Migrants, Business People, Specialist entry, Doctors and Nurses, Regional employment, Other
Tourists, Working Holiday, Retirement, Medical treatment, Transiting through Australia,Event organisers/participants
Students, Students Guardians
Family members, returning residents
For many more details on any of
these, please follow the links to the DIBP site.
Any person seeking to be granted an Australia visa (temporary, permanent or bridging) must satisfy specific legal and policy requirements which are set out in the Migration Act and Regulations. If the specific requirements are satisfied, a visa must be granted.
If you are unsure which visa is right for you, try our free assessment.
You could also use the Department of Home Affairs Visa Finder to find a suitable Australian visa for your specific circumstances.