Every visa. Categorised.

Points-tested visa for skilled workers not sponsored by an employer or state/territory.

Processing: 12–18 months

Points-tested visa requiring nomination by an Australian state or territory government.

Processing: 9–15 months

Provisional visa for skilled workers in regional Australia with pathway to permanent residency via subclass 191.

Processing: 6–12 months

Permanent visa for 491/494 holders who have lived and worked in regional Australia for 3 years.

Processing: 3–6 months

Employer-sponsored temporary visa for workers filling positions that cannot be filled by Australian workers.

Processing: 1–4 months

Employer-sponsored provisional visa for regional areas with pathway to permanent residency.

Processing: 3–9 months

Permanent visa for workers nominated by their employer. Three streams: Direct Entry, Temporary Residence Transition, Agreement.

Processing: 6–12 months

For highly skilled professionals in target sectors (tech, fintech, health, etc.) with an internationally recognised record.

Processing: 2–6 months

For de facto partners or spouses of Australian citizens/PR who are already in Australia.

Processing: 12–24 months

For de facto partners or spouses applying from outside Australia.

Processing: 12–27 months

For parents of settled Australian citizens/PR. Faster processing but higher cost than standard parent visa.

Processing: 12–24 months

Standard parent visa. Lower cost but very long processing times (15-30 years queue).

Processing: 15–30 years

For dependent children of Australian citizens/PR applying from outside Australia.

Processing: 6–12 months

For full-time students enrolled in a registered course at an Australian institution.

Processing: 1–3 months

For international students who have recently graduated from an Australian institution.

Processing: 3–6 months

For tourism, visiting family, or short-term business activities. Multiple streams available.

Processing: 1–4 weeks

Electronic visa for eligible passport holders for short tourism or business visits.

Processing: 1–2 days

Free electronic visa for passport holders of certain European and other countries.

Processing: 1–2 days

For young adults (18-30/35) from eligible countries. Up to 12 months, renewable up to 3 times with regional work.

Processing: 1–4 weeks

Similar to 417 but for different set of eligible countries. Government support letter may be required.

Processing: 1–4 weeks

For business people invited by a state/territory to own and manage a business or invest in Australia.

Processing: 12–24 months

Permanent visa for 188 holders who have successfully operated a business or maintained investments.

Processing: 6–18 months

For people in Australia who are found to be a refugee or meet complementary protection criteria.

Processing: Varies significantly

For people outside Australia referred by UNHCR who are subject to persecution in their home country.

Processing: Varies