Other Visas

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Student Visa (Subclass 500)
  • Primary Purpose: To allow genuine students to undertake formal, full-time education in Australia.
  • Key Requirements: Must satisfy the Genuine Student (GS) requirement, be enrolled in a CRICOS-registered course, and have adequate Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).
  • Work Rights: Generally granted limited work rights (e.g., 48 hours per fortnight) during the term and full-time during scheduled breaks.


Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485)

This is a post-study work visa for international students who have recently completed eligible studies in Australia. It allows graduates to live, work, and study temporarily to gain experience.

  • Eligibility: Must be under 50 years of age, have completed the Australian Study Requirement, and hold an eligible student visa within the last six months.
  • Key Streams:
    • Post-Higher Education Work Stream: Based on degree level.
    • Post-Vocational Education Work Stream: Based on trade qualification/diploma.
  • Duration: Varies significantly based on the stream, qualification, and location of study


Temporary Activity Visa (Subclass 408)

The Subclass 408 visa covers a range of activities, allowing people to come to Australia to do specific types of work on a short-term, temporary basis.

  • Streams Include: Invited Participant, Exchange Arrangements, Research Activities, and the now-closed Australian Government Endorsed Events (such as the COVID-19 Pandemic event stream).
  • Key Condition: Requires support or sponsorship from an Australian organisation (depending on the stream) and is limited to the specific temporary activity or event.


Working Holiday Maker (WHM) Visas (Subclass 417 & 462)

These visas are designed for young adults to holiday in Australia, with the ability to undertake short-term work to supplement their travel funds.

  • Age Limits: Generally 18 to 30 (or 35 for certain countries).
  • Key Condition: Work with any one employer is generally limited to 6 months. Short-term study (up to 4 months) is also permitted.


New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 461)

This visa is for a non-New Zealand citizen who is a member of the family unit of a New Zealand citizen who holds (or is eligible for) a Special Category Visa (SCV) (Subclass 444).

  • Purpose: Allows the non-NZ family member (e.g., partner, dependent child) to live, work, and study in Australia.
  • Duration & Renewability: Granted for up to 5 years and can be renewed if eligibility criteria are still met.


Resident Return Visa (RRV) (Subclass 155/157)

The RRV is a permanent visa that is essential for current and former Australian permanent residents to maintain their ability to travel internationally and re-enter Australia.

  • Key Purpose: To grant a travel facility to permanent residents whose previous travel facility has expired or is about to expire.
  • Main Requirement: Eligibility typically requires having spent at least two years in Australia as a permanent resident in the last five years.


Medical Treatment Visa (Subclass 602)

This visa allows a person to come to Australia for medical treatment or consultation, or to support a patient receiving treatment.

  • Condition: Requires a demonstration of arrangements for satisfactory treatment with a health provider in Australia.


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