Australia Visa Directory
Australia Visa Subclasses
Central directory for subclass-specific information, requirements, processing notes, related visas, and frequently asked questions.
Skilled
Subclass 186
Employer Nomination Scheme
Permanent employer-sponsored visa with stream-specific settings (including TRT and Direct Entry).
Subclass 189
Skilled Independent Visa
Permanent points-tested visa for invited skilled workers without state nomination.
Subclass 190
Skilled Nominated Visa
Permanent points-tested skilled visa requiring state or territory nomination.
Subclass 482
Skills in Demand Visa
Employer-sponsored temporary skilled visa with stream and occupation settings.
Subclass 491
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional)
A provisional visa for skilled workers nominated by a State or Territory government agency to live and work in regional Australia.
Subclass 494
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional)
Regional employer-sponsored provisional visa for skilled workers in designated regional areas.
Family
Subclass 143
Contributory Parent Visa
Permanent family visa pathway for eligible parents with qualifying child links in Australia.
Subclass 300
Prospective Marriage Visa
Fiance pathway that can lead to onshore partner application after marriage.
Subclass 309/100
Partner Visa (Offshore)
Two-stage offshore partner pathway for applicants outside Australia at lodgement.
Subclass 802
Child Visa (Onshore)
Permanent visa for an eligible child applying while in Australia.
Subclass 820/801
Partner Visa (Onshore)
Two-stage onshore partner pathway for applicants in Australia at lodgement.
Student
Subclass 407
Training Visa
Temporary visa for workplace-based occupational training and professional development activities.
Subclass 485
Temporary Graduate Visa
Post-study temporary visa considered after eligible Australian study completion.
Subclass 500
Student Visa
Primary Australia study visa linked to enrolled study and Genuine Student assessment.
Subclass 590
Student Guardian Visa
Guardian visa for eligible carers supporting student welfare arrangements.
