Australian Work Visa: Application Process, Requirements

 If you want to apply for your work visa online:

You must first create an account on ImmiAccount. Using this account, you can upload the necessary documents based on your visa type. Note that if you do not send your request within 30 days, your account will be deleted. You should also know that each person can send a maximum of 60 documents through their account. In the case of a partner application, it is possible to upload 100 documents.

You can also check your visa application status through this account in the “My applications summary” section.

Australia Work Visa: Requirements

Australian work visa applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Most work visa applicants face age restrictions. Therefore, before applying for a visa, you should check the age requirements.
• Provide your work experiences and qualifications
• Your English language must be acceptable for an Australian work visa.
• Most Australian work visa applicants need an employer who can sponsor them.
• All skilled workers wishing to live permanently in Australia on a work visa require the Expression of Interest or EOI. The EOI is completed online using SkillSelect.
• Skilled migration applicants must be evaluated for their skills to determine if they are eligible for the nominated occupation.
• Applicants for all Australia visas, including work visas, must be able to meet their character and health requirements.

Australia Work Visa: Application Fee

The cost of applying for an Australia visa varies depending on the type of work visa. On the other hand, costs change over time. If this fee increases from the time you submit your application until your request is received, you will have to pay a new charge.

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Australia Work Visa: Types

Temporary work visas

• Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462): This visa is issued to citizens of some countries who are in the age range of 18 to 30 years. Holders of this visa can work in this country in addition to spending holidays. It should be noted that visa holders cannot bring their family members to Australia under this visa.
• Working Holiday visa (subclass 417): The conditions and requirements of this visa are similar to the previous one, but the age range for citizens of France, Canada, and Ireland is slightly higher. Citizens of these countries who are between the ages of 18 and 35 can apply for this visa.
• Temporary Work (International Relations) visa (subclass 403): Under this visa, individuals can work temporarily in Australia, provided there is a bilateral agreement between their country and the Australian Government. The validity period of this visa is stated in your visa grant letter.
• Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408): Holders of this visa can come to Australia temporarily to do a variety of jobs. You need a sponsor to get this visa, and you must have enough skills.
• Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) visa (subclass 400): Holders of this visa can come to Australia temporarily for short-term, highly specialized work. This visa is suitable for people with the appropriate skills and knowledge that are not generally available in Australia. The validity of this permission is up to 6 months.
• Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482): When there is no skilled Australian workforce, the employer can recruit foreign workers to provide the required workforce. Your permit is valid for up to two years. If you are a member of the International Trade Obligation (ITO), you can work in Australia for up to 4 years under this permission.
• Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485): This permission is for international students who have studied in Australia and want to work in this country after completing their studies. Applicants for this visa must be under 50 years old.
• Skilled-Recognized Graduate visa (subclass 476): Newly graduated engineers can work and live in Australia for up to 18 months under this visa. Applicants for this visa must be under 31 years of age and have obtained their degree from a specialized institution within the last two years.
• Skilled Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 489): Skilled workers who intend to work in regional Australia must apply for this visa. They can also bring family members to the country. Those who receive this visa can also apply for a Skilled Regional (Permanent) visa (subclass 887). This permission is valid for up to four years.

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Permanent work visa

• Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (subclass 187): This visa is for skilled workers intending to work and live in Australia, provided applicants have been sponsored by an employer in regional Australia. Applicants for this visa must be under 45 years of age and be able to meet English language requirements.
• Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa (subclass 191): ​This permission is for those who have lived, worked, and studied in the designated regional area under a previous, eligible visa.
• Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186): This permission is for skilled workers who have been nominated by their employers and intend to work and live permanently in Australia. To be qualified for this permit, you need to have the necessary skills and be able to meet your health and character requirements.
• Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189): Invited workers under this visa can work and live permanently in Australia. They do not need a nominator or sponsor. The applicants for this visa must also be under 45 years old.
• Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190): Nominated skilled workers can work, study, and live anywhere in Australia under this visa. These people must also have a job that is on the skilled list. They must be invited to be eligible to apply for this visa. They should also get an acceptable result in the points test.
• Skilled Regional visa (subclass 887): Those who intend to work in certain areas of regional Australia need this visa provided they are already on an eligible visa. They must have lived for at least two years and worked full time at least one year in a specified regional area.
• Distinguished Talent visa (subclass 124): This visa is for those who have a well-known record and outstanding achievements at the international level. Note that you must be outside Australia when you receive this visa.
• Distinguished Talent visa (subclass 858): This visa is the same as the previous visa for those who have outstanding achievements at the international level. Applicants for this permission must be in Australia when they receive their visas.

Let’s sum up…

We reviewed the Australia work visa types, the application process, requirements, fees, and other related details. In the other sections of the Visa Library website, you can find other Australian visas and visas from other countries.

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