What are the different types of Australian visas?

Australian visas are divided into two main categories: onshore visas and offshore visas.

Onshore visas

• Temporary work visas
• Skilled worker visas
• Skilled trade visas
• Regional employment visas
• Seasonal worker visas
• Temporary business visas

Offshore visas

• Temporary work visas
• Skilled worker visas
• Skilled trade visas
• Investor visas
• Regional employment visas
• Seasonal worker visas

Here is a more detailed breakdown of each category of Australian visas:

Temporary work visas

• These visas are available to people who are looking for temporary work in Australia.
• Temporary work visas can be used for up to 24 months.
• Temporary work visas are typically issued to people who have a valid passport and who meet certain skills and qualifications.

Skilled worker visas

• These visas are available to people who are skilled in a particular trade or profession.
• Skilled worker visas can be used for up to 5 years.
• Skilled worker visas are typically issued to people who have a valid passport and who meet certain skills and qualifications.

Skilled trade visas

• These visas are available to people who are skilled in a particular trade or profession.
• Skilled trade visas can be used for up to 5 years.
• Skilled trade visas are typically issued to people who have a valid passport and who meet certain skills and qualifications.

Regional employment visas

• These visas are available to people who are looking for work in a regional area of Australia.
• Regional employment visas can be used for up to 12 months.
• Regional employment visas are typically issued to people who have a valid passport and who meet certain skills and qualifications.

Seasonal worker visas

• These visas are available to people who are looking for work during the off-season in Australia.
• Seasonal worker visas can be used for up to 6 months.
• Seasonal worker visas are typically issued to people who have a valid passport and who meet certain skills and qualifications.

Temporary business visas

• These visas are available to people who are looking to establish a business in Australia.
• Temporary business visas can be used for up to 12 months.
• Temporary business visas are typically issued to people who have a valid passport and who meet certain business requirements.

Offshore visas

• Offshore visas are available to people who are looking to work in Australia on a permanent basis.
• Offshore visas can be used for up to 5 years.
• Offshore visas are typically issued to people who have a valid passport and who meet certain skills and qualifications.

Note:

• Not all onshore visas require a work permit, while all offshore visas require a work permit.
• The requirements for each visa category can vary, so it is important to check the Australian government website for more information.