Australian immigration law allows for almost 150 visa subclasses, and each one has specific prerequisites, and conditions that must be complied with upon visa grant, to ensure the visa isn’t revoked.
If you apply for a visa but fail to meet its eligiblity criteria, your application will be refused, and DIAC will not refund your application fee.
If you obtain your visa but breach the conditions of visa grant, DIAC has the right to revoke both the visa, and your right to remain in Australia.
In either case, unless you are confident of your ability to interpret Australia’s immigration law as it applies to your individual circumstances, it might be in your best interests to consider seeking professional advice from a registered migration agent.
As at 1 March 2010, the following visa subclasses were available:
- 010 Bridging A
- 020 Bridging B
- 030 Bridging C
- 040 Bridging (Prospective Applicant)
- 041 Bridging (Non-applicant)
- 050 Bridging (General)
- 051 Bridging (Protection Visa Applicant)
- 060 Bridging F
- 070 Bridging (Removal Pending)
- 100 Spouse
- 101 Child
- 102 Adoption
- 103 Parent
- 105 Skilled – Australian Linked
- 106 Regional Linked
- 114 Aged Dependent Relative
- 115 Remaining Relative
- 116 Carer
- 117 Orphan Relative
- 118 Designated Parent
- 119 Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme
- 120 Labour Agreement
- 121 Employer Nomination
- 124 Distinguished Talent
- 126 Independent
- 132 Business Talent
- 134 Skill Matching
- 135 State/Territory-Nominated Independent
- 136 Skilled – Independent
- 137 Skilled – State/Territory-nominated Independent
- 138 Skilled – Australia-sponsored
- 139 Skilled – Designated Area-sponsored
- 143 Contributory Parent
- 151 Former Resident
- 155 Five Year Resident Return
- 157 Three Month Resident Return
- 159 Provisional Resident Return
- 160 Business Owner (Provisional)
- 161 Senior Executive (Provisional)
- 162 Investor (Provisional)
- 163 State/Territory Sponsored usiness Owner (Provisional)
- 164 State/Territory Sponsored Senior Executive (Provisional)
- 165 State/Territory Sponsored Investor (Provisional)
- 173 Contributory Parent (Temporary)
- 175 Skilled – Independent
- 176 Skilled – Sponsored
- 200 Refugee
- 201 In-country Special Humanitarian
- 202 Global Special Humanitarian
- 203 Emergency Rescue
- 204 Woman at Risk
- 300 Prospective Marriage
- 302 Emergency (Permanent Visa Applicant)
- 303 Emergency (Temporary Visa Applicant)
- 309 Spouse (Provisional)
- 405 Investor Retirement
- 410 Retirement
- 411 Exchange
- 415 Foreign Government Agency
- 416 Special Program
- 417 Working Holiday
- 418 Educational
- 419 Visiting Academic
- 420 Entertainment
- 421 Sport
- 422 Medical Practitioner
- 423 Media and Film Staff
- 426 Domestic Worker (Temporary) – Diplomatic or Consular
- 427 Domestic Worker (Temporary) – Executive
- 428 Religious Worker
- 442 Occupational Trainee
- 444 Special Category
- 445 Dependent Child
- 448 Kosovar Safe Haven (Temporary)
- 449 Humanitarian Stay (Temporary)
- 450 Resolution of Status – Family Member (Temporary)
- 456 Business (Short Stay)
- 457 Business (Long Stay)
- 459 Sponsored Business Visitor (Short Stay)
- 461 New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship (Temporary)
- 462 Work and Holiday
- 470 Professional Development
- 475 Skilled – Regional Sponsored
- 476 Skilled – Recognised Graduate
- 485 Skilled – Graduate
- 487 Skilled Regional Sponsored
- 488 Super yacht Crew
- 495 Skilled – Independent Regional (Provisional)
- 496 Skilled – Designated Area sponsored (Provisional)
- 497 Graduate – Skilled
- 570 Independent ELICOS Sector
- 571 Schools Sector
- 572 Vocational Education and Training Sector
- 573 Higher Education Sector
- 574 Postgraduate Research Sector
- 575 Non-Award Sector
- 576 AusAID or Defence Sector
- 580 Student Guardian
- 651 675 Visitor Medical Treatment (Short Stay)
- 676 Tourist
- 679 Sponsored Family Visitor
- 685 Medical Treatment (Long Stay)
- 771 Transit
- 773 Border
- 786 Temporary (Humanitarian Concern)
- 787 Witness Protection (Trafficking) (Temporary)
- 800 Territorial Asylum
- 801 Spouse
- 802 Child
- 804 Aged Parent
- 808 Confirmatory (Residence)
- 820 Spouse
- 834 Permanent Resident of Norfolk Island
- 835 Remaining Relative
- 836 Carer
- 837 Orphan Relative
- 838 Aged Dependent Relative
- 845 Established Business in Australia
- 846 State/Territory Sponsored Regional Established Business
- 850 Resolution of Status (Temporary)
- 851 Resolution of Status
- 852 Witness Protection (Trafficking) (Permanent)
- 855 Labour Agreement
- 856 Employer Nomination Scheme
- 857 Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme
- 858 Distinguished Talent
- 859 Designated Parent
- 861 Skilled – Onshore Independent New Zealand Citizen
- 862 Skilled – Onshore Australian-sponsored New Zealand Citizen
- 863 Skilled – Onshore Designated Area-sponsored NZ Citizen
- 864 Contributory Aged Parent
- 866 Protection
- 880 Skilled – Independent Overseas Student
- 881 Skilled – Australian-sponsored Overseas Student
- 882 Skilled – Designated Area-sponsored Overseas Student
- 883 Skilled – Designated Area sponsored (Residence)
- 884 Contributory Aged Parent
- 885 Skilled – Independent
- 886 Skilled – Sponsored
- 887 Skilled – Regional
- 890 Business Owner
- 891 Investor
- 892 State/Territory Sponsored Business Owner
- 893 State/Territory Sponsored Investor
- 956 Electronic Travel Authority (Business – Long Validity)
- 976 Electronic Travel Authority (Visitor)
- 977 Electronic Travel Authority (Business – Short Validity)
- 988 Maritime Crew (Temporary)
- 995 Diplomatic (Temporary)
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