Australian Visas

July 10th, 2009 | Author: admin

Australian Visas are what we’ll be looking at in this part of our guide to emigrating to Australia…

There are various types of visa that can be applied for when emigrating to Australia depending on what you’ll be doing there and how long you plan to stay there. These are the main types:

The skilled independent visa is a residency visa that’s available to those who have qualifications and skills that are in demand in Australia. You don’t need sponsorship from an employer to obtain one but a test will need to be passed (which assesses your qualifications, experience, aptitude, etc.). A business visa is a similar option, which is often applied for by those whose qualifications and skills aren’t deemed as in demand by the Australian government, it doesn’t require you to pass a points test so long as you’re sponsored by an employer.

A working holiday visa provides those aged between 18 and 31 the chance to stay in Australia for up to 12 months (with extensions being a possibility). working rights are limited to incidental employment of up to 6 months per employer to supplement your stay, which means that these are only of real use to backpackers and travelers, not people looking to establish themselves in the country on a long term basis.

Retirement visas are designed for self-funded retirees who are over 55 years of age, have no dependants (other than a spouse who can be any age), and who want to stay in Australia during their retirement years. It gives you permission to reside in Australia for up to four years, at which time you are required to apply for new one.

To obtain a visa to study in Australia you’re required to be fully enrolled in an Australian institution and receive a Confirmation of Enrollment (which is issued after tutition fees have been paid in full). If you also plan to gain employment with this visa you should apply for one with an accompanying right of ‘permission to work’.

Australian partner visas allow the partner, fiance, or spouse of permanent Australian residents (including immigrants) to also live and work in Australia. Family visas can be obtained to also get these rights for dependent children and relatives.