Know the Types of Visas

One of the first things you know if you want to go to Australia is what visa should you get. Below are the types of visas that you can choose from:

Skilled-Independent (subclass 189) Visa
Skilled-Independent visa or 189 visa are for those who want to live and work in Australia but doesn't have any sponsorship in either a state or a relative. The applicants nominated occupation must be in Skilled Occupation List (SOL).

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Skilled-Nominated (subclass 190) Visa
Skilled-Nominated visa or 190 visa is similar to Skilled-Independent (subclass 189) visa. The only difference is the nominated occupation must be on the Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List (CSOL) instead of in Skilled Occupation List (SOL).

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State/Relative Sponsored (subclass 489) Visa
State or Relative Sponsored visa or 489 visa for those who have being sponsored by a certain state or your relative (eg. parent, sibling, aunt/uncle, nephew/niece, etc) living in a designated area.

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Temporary Work (subclass 487) Visa
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Family Member Migration Visa
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Employer Sponsored Visa
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Student Visa
Student Visa is a temporary visa that allows you to live and study in Australia for a specific period of time.

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Visitor - Tourist Visa
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Last Updated: Jan 2016

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