Immigration and Visas
If your query relates to visiting, working in or migrating to Australia, you will need advice from the Department of Immigration and Citizenship. The website address is: www.immi.gov.au
The website provides a starting point for visa and migration information for coming to Australia.
Frequently requested information about visa and migration options
Skilled migration
Visa options available for professionals and other skilled workers who want to either work temporarily or migrate to Australia.
www.immi.gov.au/skilled/index.htm
Working holiday visas
Information for to people wishing to holiday in Australia and supplement their travel funds through employment.
www.immi.gov.au/visitors/working-holiday/index.htm
Student visas
Information for people studying or seeking study, training, or skills development in Australia
www.immi.gov.au/students/index.htm
Family visas
Visa options for fiancé(e)s, partners, children, parents and other family members.
www.immi.gov.au/migrants/family/index.htm
Information booklets
Booklets designed to help you understand who qualifies to migrate to Australia, and how to make an application. Information booklets are far more detailed than information forms and describe the procedures to follow for migration or some temporary entry visas.
www.immi.gov.au/allforms/booklets/booklets.htm
Information for New Zealand citizens
Visa, access to benefits and citizenship issues relating to New Zealanders in Australia.
www.immi.gov.au/media/fact-sheets/17nz.htm
Doctors and nurses
Information and visa options for doctors and nurses who want to work in Australia.
Other common queries about immigration
Travel documents for entry to Australia
Everyone travelling to Australia must present a valid and approved travel document as evidence of their identity and nationality.
www.immi.gov.au/managing-australias-borders/border-security/travel/documents/index.htm
Australian Skills Recognition Information (ASRI)
Information on getting an assessment of occupational qualifications, skills or experience that you have gained overseas.
www.immi.gov.au/asri/index.htm
Using a migration agent
Advice on the use of migration agents to help with your application
www.immi.gov.au/students/migration_agents/index.htm
Character requirements needed to enter Australia
You must meet certain character requirements to be allowed to enter Australia.
www.immi.gov.au/allforms/character-requirements/index.htm
Living in Australia
Find out all about living in Australia, what it is like, Australian culture and values, plus what things you need to do first.
www.immi.gov.au/living-in-australia/index.htm
Immigration offices outside Australia
Find the contact details for the Department of Immigration and Citizenship in your country, or closest to you.
For any other queries
For any other queries relating to permanent residency, immigration, visas, working in Australia or refugee or humanitarian entry, please contact the Department of Immigration and Citizenship directly through their website.
