Australia Work Visa

Australia offers several types of work visas, each designed to meet different needs and circumstances. Here’s a detailed overview of the main work visa categories:

1. Skilled Worker Visas

Skilled Migration Program

Visa Types:

Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa): For skilled workers nominated by a state or territory government or sponsored by a family member to live and work in regional areas.

Eligibility:

Skills Assessment: Must have a skills assessment from a recognized authority.

Points Test: Must meet the points test score (based on factors like age, English language ability, work experience, etc.).

Occupation: Must have an occupation on the relevant Skilled Occupation List.

Fees:

Subclass 491: Approximately AUD 4770 for the main applicant, with additional fees for family members.

2. Employer-Sponsored Visas

Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (Subclass 482).

Streams:

Short-Term Stream: For up to 2 years in an occupation on the Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL).

Medium-Term Stream: For up to 4 years in an occupation on the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), with a pathway to permanent residency.

Eligibility:

Sponsorship: Must have a job offer from an approved sponsor.

Skills Assessment: Required for some occupations.

English Language: Must meet English language requirements.

Fees:

Primary Applicant: AUD 1,495 for the Short-Term Stream, AUD 3,115 for the Medium-Term Stream.

Additional Costs: Additional fees apply for family members and other costs (e.g., health checks).

3. Working Holiday Visas

Subclass 417 and 462 (Working Holiday Visas)

Eligibility:

Age: Must be between 18 and 30 (or 35 for some countries).

Country: Must be a citizen of an eligible country.

Purpose: For holidaymakers who want to work and travel in Australia.

Fees:

Subclass 417: Approximately AUD 25 + 650

Subclass 462: Approximately AUD 25 + 650