1. Visitor Visas (Short-Term Stay)
2. A) Tourist Visa (Subclass 600)

• Purpose:Leisure travel, visiting family/friends.
• Validity:
  • eVisitor (Subclass 651):3 months (for EU nationals).
  • ETA (Subclass 601): 3 months (for eligible countries, such as the USA and Canada).
  • Standard Tourist Visa:Up to 12 months (longer stays possible).
• Requirements:
  • Proof of funds ( AUD 5,000 for a 3-month stay).
  • Return ticket or onward travel proof.

1. B) Business Visitor Visa (Subclass 600)

• Purpose:Attending conferences, meetings, or short-term business activities (no paid work).
• Validity:Up to 3–12 months.

1. C) Medical Treatment Visa (Subclass 602)

• Purpose:Medical treatment in Australia.
• Validity:Duration of treatment.

2. Work Visas (Temporary & Permanent)
3. A) Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (Subclass 482)

• Purpose:Work for an approved employer in a skilled occupation.
• Validity:2–4 years (pathway to PR possible).
• Requirements:
  • Employer sponsorship.
  • Skills assessment (for some occupations).

1. B) Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189)

• Purpose:Permanent residency for skilled workers without employer sponsorship.
• Points-tested:Minimum 65 points required (age, English, work experience).

1. C) Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186)

• Purpose:Permanent residency via employer sponsorship.
• Streams:
  • Temporary Residence Transition (TRT):For 482 visa holders.
  • Direct Entry (DE):For offshore applicants with a job offer.

1. D) Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417/462)

• Purpose:Work and travel for young adults (18–30/35).
• Validity:12 months (extendable to 2–3 years with regional work).

3. Student Visas (Subclass 500)

• Purpose:Full-time study at an Australian institution.
• Validity:Duration of the course + 1–2 months.
• Work Rights:
  • 40 hours/fortnightduring term.
  • Unlimited hoursduring holidays.
• Post-Study Work Visa (Subclass 485):
  • Graduate Work Stream:18 months (for skilled occupations).
  • Post-Study Work Stream:2–6 years (for degree holders).

4. Family & Partner Visas
5. A) Partner Visa (Subclass 820/801)

• Purpose:For spouses/de facto partners of Australians/PRs.
• Validity:
  • Temporary (820):2 years.
  • Permanent (801):After 2 years of relationship proof.

1. B) Parent Visas (Subclass 103/143/804)

• Purpose:For parents of Australian citizens/PRs.
• Wait times:Up to 30 years for non-contributory visas.
• Contributory Parent Visa (Subclass 143):Faster (~5 years) but costs ~ AUD 50,000.

1. C) Child Visa (Subclass 101/802)

• Purpose:For dependent children of Australians/PRs.

5. Business & Investment Visas
6. A) Business Innovation & Investment Visa (Subclass 188/888)

• Streams:
  • Investor Stream: AUD 2.5M investment.
  • Entrepreneur Stream:Start a business in Australia.
• Pathway to PR (Subclass 888):After 4 years.

1. B) Global Talent Visa (Subclass 858)

• Purpose:For globally recognized talent in tech, arts, sports, or academia.
• Fast-track PR:Processing in 1–2 months.

6. Permanent Residency (PR) Pathways

• Skilled Migration (189/190/491):Points-based system.
• Employer-Sponsored (186/494):Via job offer.
• Family Sponsorship: Partner and Parent Visas.

7. Other Visas

• Transit Visa (Subclass 771):For layovers (<72 hours).
• Retirement Visa (Subclass 410/405):For retirees (limited availability).

Key Notes:

✔ Visa-Free Entry: NZ citizens can live/work in Australia indefinitely.

✔ Biometrics Required: For most visa applications.

✔ Processing Times:

• Tourist visas:1–4 weeks.
• Work/study visas:3–6 months.
• PR visas:6–18 months.