Work Visas
Australia

Purpose

• The work visa is for people who have a job offer in Australia and want to work there either temporarily or permanently.

Benefits

• Job Opportunities: Work in various industries in Australia.
• Live in Australia: Experience the Australian lifestyle while working.
• Permanent Residency: Some work visas can lead to becoming a permanent resident.

Some Basic Requirements

• Job Offer: You must have a job offer from an Australian employer.
• Skills: You need to have skills that match the job you are offered according to a skills assessment peculiar to your industry.
• English: You need to prove your sufficient English language skills with tests like IELTS or TOEFL.
• Health and Character: Pass health exams and police checks.

Some Types of Work Visas

• Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa (Subclass 482): For skilled workers to work for an approved business for two to four years.
• Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Visa (Subclass 186): For skilled workers nominated by their employer to live and work permanently in Australia.
• Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) Visa (Subclass 187): For skilled workers nominated by an employer in regional Australia.
• Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) Visa (Subclass 400): For short-term, highly specialised work.
• Temporary Activity Visa (Subclass 408): For specific types of temporary work and activities.
• Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190): For skilled workers nominated by an Australian state or territory government to live and work permanently in Australia.