How to apply for an Australian work visa?

You can apply for an Australian work visa using your ImmiAccount from the official portal of the Australian Department of Home Affairs (DHA) website. You will be required to meet specific requirements like having a valid job offer, demonstrating skills and requirements for the visa, meeting language proficiency levels, and abiding by the minimum salary threshold, depending on the type of visa you choose.
 

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Australia Work Visa Application Process

Australia offers several types of work visas, both temporary and permanent, allowing foreign workers to migrate, stay, and work in Australia as legal immigrants. The application process for work visas in Australia generally involves the following steps:
 

Step 1: Choose the type of visa you want to apply for

Australian work visas can be broadly classified into temporary and permanent work visas. Certain visas are also sponsored by the employer, allowing the visa holder to migrate to Australia with sponsorship. Below is the list of work visas offered in Australia:
 

Temporary Work Visas:

• Skills In Demand (Subclass 482)
• Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485)
• Skilled- Recognised Graduate Visa (Subclass 476)
• Skilled Regional (Provisional Visa (Subclass 489)
• Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (Subclass 188)
   

Permanent Work Visas:

• Regional Sponsor Migration Scheme (Subclass 187)
• Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) Visa (subclass 191)
• Employer Nomination Scheme Visa (Subclass 186)
• Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189)
• Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190)
• Skilled Regional Visa (Subclass 887)
   

Step 2: Create an ImmiAccount

An ImmiAccount is an online service provided by the DHA that allows immigrants to apply for and track their visas for Australia immigration. To create an ImmiAccount, you can start by visiting the DHA's official portal and filling in your details.
 

Step 3: Gather and arrange all the required documents

The documents required for an Australian work visa vary on the basis of the visa type you choose. However, the following documents are required for any type of Australian visa you wish to apply for:
 

• An original and valid passport
• Recent passport-sized photos
• Details of the job offer
• Certificate of Sponsorship (only for employer-sponsored visas)
• Language proficiency test results
• Details of educational qualifications
• Proof of work experience (if applicable)
• Details of health insurance coverage
• Police clearance certificates
• Medical fitness certificates
• Other documents depending on the specific visa you have chosen
   

Step 4: Fill out the application form and apply

Provide all information in the visa application form along with the documents required and submit the form.
 

Step 5: Complete the fee payment

The application fees for various Australian work visas are mentioned in the table below:

Type of Visa	Fees (In AUD)
Skills In Demand (Subclass 482)	$3115
Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485)	$2235
Skilled- Recognised Graduate Visa (Subclass 476)	$410
Skilled Regional (Provisional Visa (Subclass 489)	$360-$4115
Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (Subclass 188)	$6270- $14,240
Regional Sponsor Migration Scheme (Subclass 187)	$4045- $4770
Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) Visa (subclass 191)	$490
Employer Nomination Scheme Visa (Subclass 186)	$7155
Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189)	$4765
Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190)	$1190-$2385
Skilled Regional Visa (Subclass 887)	$490

 

Step 6: Wait for the visa to be processed

The processing time for different Australian Work visas is given in the table below:

Type of Visa	Processing Time
Skills In Demand (Subclass 482)	39-70 days
Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485)	4-5 months
Skilled- Recognised Graduate Visa (Subclass 476)	10-12 months
Skilled Regional (Provisional Visa (Subclass 489)	12-24 months
Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (Subclass 188)	15-22 months
Regional Sponsor Migration Scheme (Subclass 187)	14-25 months
Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) Visa (subclass 191)	1-4 months
Employer Nomination Scheme Visa (Subclass 186)	5-8 months
Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189)	3-4 months
Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190)	20-21 months
Skilled Regional Visa (Subclass 887)	8-18 months

 

Step 7: Fly to Australia

Once your visa is processed, you can migrate and work in Australia.

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