Australian Visa Pathways
A beginner-friendly A–Z guide for international students and skilled migrants to build a career in Australia
Student Visa (Subclass 500) Guide
Lets you study full-time in Australia for the duration of your course
Post-Study Work Visa (Subclass 485) Guide
Lets eligible graduates stay and work in Australia to gain professional experience after finishing their studies.
Skilled Independent (189)
A permanent residency visa for invited workers with skills Australia needs. It does not require a sponsor
Skills in Demand (482)
An employer-sponsored temporary visa that replaced the old TSS 482 in late 2024
Skilled Nominated (190)
A permanent residency visa for skilled workers who are nominated by an Australian state or territory government
Skilled Work Regional (491)
A 5-year provisional visa requiring you to live and work in regional Australia. It provides a pathway to PR 191
Employer Nomination (186)
Allows Australian employers to sponsor skilled workers for permanent residency
PR Skilled Regional (191)
The permanent residency stage for workers who have held a 491 or 494 visa for at least three years
