Skilled workers visas.

Permanent visa option, the skilled independent does not require sponsorship by a relative or state or territory government.

A permanent visa requiring nomination by an Australian state or territory government. Each state and territory have their separate skill requirements to meet.

This is for individuals who have an internationally recognised record of exceptional and outstanding achievement in their professional field.

This is a three-year provisional visa, which allows holders to live in designated regional areas of Australia either by being sponsored by an employer (494) or state/territory nomination (491) or an eligible relative (491).

The graduate temporary visa is a work visa which can be applied for by international students who have completed a qualification taking two years of study in Australia.

Australian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor partners for migration to Australia. To sponsor a partner, you must either be married, in a de facto relationship, have a registered relationship or be engaged.

Parents with at least half their children living permanently in Australia may be eligible for a parent visa which gives them permanent residence in Australia. A substantial contribution may have to be made if you are looking to apply for a contributory parent type visa. If above a certain age, the parent may be eligible to apply for the ‘aged parent’ visa.

Parents with Australian citizen or permanent resident children may be eligible for a longer-stay visitor visa. This is available for certain eligible country passports.

This visa requires the child to be sponsored by a parent who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or an eligible New Zealand citizen.

Australian permanent residents can sponsor relatives they have been supporting financially for the last two years, provided the relative is aged 65 or over.

Remaining relative visas require you to have most of your close relatives living lawfully and permanently in Australia. You would need to be sponsored by a relative who is a settled permanent resident or citizen.

Carer visas allow Australian citizens and permanent residents with a medical condition or disability to sponsor a relative to live in Australia to take care of them.