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Australian Visa Guides
Expert guides for every Australian visa type. Updated monthly by MARA registered agents.
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Partner Visa (Subclass 309/100) - Offshore Guide
Complete guide to Australia's offshore Partner Visa (309/100). Two-stage process from temporary to permanent residency for partners applying from overseas. Updated August 2025.
Partner Visa (Subclass 820/801) - Complete Guide
Complete guide to Australia's onshore Partner Visa (820/801). Two-stage process from temporary to permanent residency for partners of Australian citizens and residents. Updated August 2025.
Prospective Marriage Visa (Subclass 300) - Fiancé Visa Guide
Complete guide to Australia's Prospective Marriage Visa (300). Fiancé visa allowing 9-15 months to enter Australia, marry, and apply for partner visa. Updated August 2025.
Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189)
Choose your pathway to Australian permanent residency through the Skilled Independent Visa (189). Three streams available: Points Tested, Hong Kong, and New Zealand.
Available Streams:
- Points Tested Stream
- Hong Kong Stream
- New Zealand Stream
Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189) - Hong Kong Stream
Complete guide to Australia's Skilled Independent Visa (189) Hong Kong stream. Exclusive pathway for Hong Kong passport holders with streamlined requirements and fast processing.
Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189) - New Zealand Stream
Complete guide to Australia's Skilled Independent Visa (189) New Zealand stream. Pathway to permanent residency for NZ citizens who meet income and residence requirements.
Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189) - Points Tested Stream
Complete guide to Australia's Skilled Independent Visa (189) Points Tested stream. Requirements, points calculator, occupation lists, processing times and application process.
Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) - Complete Guide
Complete guide to Australia's Skilled Nominated Visa (190). State nomination adds 5 points, lower competition than 189, processing times, and state-specific requirements.
Skilled Work Regional Visa (Subclass 491)
Choose your pathway to regional Australia through the Skilled Work Regional Visa (491). Two streams available: State/Territory Nominated and Family Sponsored.
Available Streams:
- State/Territory Nominated Stream
- Family Sponsored Stream
Skilled Work Regional Visa (Subclass 491) - Family Sponsored Stream
Complete guide to the 491 Family Sponsored stream. Get 15 bonus points through eligible family sponsorship, pathway to PR via 191, and live in regional Australia.
Skilled Work Regional Visa (Subclass 491) - State/Territory Nominated Stream
Complete guide to the 491 State/Territory Nominated stream. 15 bonus points for regional commitment, broader occupation lists, and pathway to PR via 191 visa.
Visitor Visa (Subclass 600)
Choose your Australian Visitor Visa (600) stream. Five pathways available: Tourist, Business Visitor, Sponsored Family, ADS, and Frequent Traveller streams for temporary visits.
Available Streams:
- Tourist Stream
- Business Visitor Stream
- Sponsored Family Stream
- Approved Destination Status (ADS)
- Frequent Traveller Stream
Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) - Approved Destination Status (ADS) Stream
Complete guide to Australia's Visitor Visa (600) ADS stream for Chinese citizens. Organized tour groups through approved travel agents. Fast processing times.
Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) - Business Visitor Stream
Complete guide to Australia's Visitor Visa (600) Business Visitor stream. For conferences, meetings, negotiations and business events. Fast-track processing available.
Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) - Frequent Traveller Stream
Complete guide to Australia's Visitor Visa (600) Frequent Traveller stream. Multiple entry visa valid up to 10 years for regular visitors from eligible countries.
Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) - Sponsored Family Stream
Complete guide to Australia's Visitor Visa (600) Sponsored Family stream. For visitors sponsored by Australian citizens or permanent residents. Security bond may apply.
Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) - Tourist Stream
Complete guide to Australia's Visitor Visa (600) Tourist stream. Requirements, application process, costs, processing times and tips for tourism and family visits.
National Innovation Visa (Subclass 858) - Complete Guide
Complete guide to Australia's National Innovation Visa (858) for entrepreneurs and innovators. Requirements, process, costs, Direction 112 priority groups, and state nomination pathways.
Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 864/884) - Complete Guide
Complete guide to Australia's Aged Parent Visa (864/884). Contributory pathway for aged parents with faster processing and higher costs.
Contributory Parent Visa (Subclass 143/173) - Complete Guide
Complete guide to Australia's Contributory Parent Visa (143/173). Two-stage process for parents with faster processing and higher costs.
Parent Visa (Subclass 103/804) - Complete Guide
Complete guide to Australia's Parent Visa (103/804). Low-cost but long waiting times for parent migration to Australia.
Temporary Graduate Visa (485) - Post-Higher Education Work Stream
Complete guide to Post-Higher Education Work stream of 485 visa. For Bachelor, Masters, and PhD graduates. 2-4 years stay based on degree level with full work rights.
Temporary Graduate Visa (485) - Post-Vocational Education Work Stream
Complete guide to Post-Vocational Education Work stream of 485 visa. For graduates with diplomas, associate degrees, or trade qualifications. 18-24 months stay with full work rights.
Temporary Graduate Visa (485) - Second Post-Higher Education Work Stream
Complete guide to Second Post-Higher Education Work stream. For 485 visa holders who studied or lived in regional Australia. 1-2 years extension to continue working.
Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) - Choose Your Stream
Choose your Temporary Graduate Visa (485) stream. Four pathways for international graduates: Graduate Work, Post-Study Work, Second Post-Study Work, and Replacement stream.
Available Streams:
- Post-Vocational Education Work
- Post-Higher Education Work
- Second Post-Higher Education Work
Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417/462) - Complete Guide
Complete guide to Australia's Working Holiday Visa (417/462). Youth mobility visa for work, travel, and cultural exchange in Australia.
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