What are the different types of Australian visas that Indian citizens can apply for?

 Australia is one of the preferred destinations for Indians wanting to migrate abroad. The country has a robust economy with a GDP of AUD 1.88 trillion and multiple job opportunities in the sectors of Education, Healthcare, Science & Technology, and Professional Services.
 

The country also has 39 top QS-ranking universities worldwide, with research-oriented courses in diverse fields. 
 

Australia offers various immigration programs with streamlined policies to attract foreign nationals from different sections of society. It provides permanent residency or Australia PR for long-term stays to retain skilled international individuals.

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What are the types of Australian visas for Indians?

There are more than 120 types of Australian visas for international individuals. You can apply for the visa depending on your qualifications, purpose, and intended duration of stay in Australia. 
 

The Australian visas can be broadly categorized into the types given below.

• Australia Skilled visa
• Australia Work visa
• Australia Student visa
• Australia Business visa
• Australia Family visa
• Australian Visitor Visas

What is the Australia Skilled visa?

Detailed information about the popular skilled visa in Australia is given below.
 

Type	Status
Subclass 189 – Skilled Independent Visa	Permanent
Subclass 190 – Skilled Nominated Visa	Permanent
Subclass 491 – Skilled Regional Visa	Temporary
Subclass 858 – Global Talent Visa	Permanent

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What are the Australian work visas?

The popular types of work visas in Australia are given below.

• Temporary Skills Shortage - Subclass 482 (TSS)
• Employer Nomination Scheme (Permanent) - Subclass 186.
• Employer-Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa - Subclass 494

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What is the Australian student visa?

If you are an international student wanting to study in Australia, you can apply for the Student visa (subclass 500). After graduating, you can apply for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485).
 

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What is the Business visa in Australia?

Australian business migration is aimed at international individuals who have relevant experience in operating international businesses and adequate funds to invest in Australia.
 

There are two primary Australian business visas. You can apply for Subclass 188—Business Innovation and Investment, which is a temporary visa. If you fulfill the eligibility conditions, you can eventually apply for a permanent subclass 888 Business visa.
 

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What is the Australian Visitor visa?

The Australian visitor visa facilitates short-term stays in Australia. The primary purposes of this visa are tourism, pursuing short-term courses, and visiting friends and family.
 

The popular types of Australian visitor visas are given below.

• Electronic Travel Authority – ETA 601
• eVisitor 654
• Visitor Visa 600
• Working Holiday (417)
• Work and Holiday (462)

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What is the Australian family visa?

The Australian family visas facilitate sponsoring eligible dependents to come to Australia for family reunification.  
 

How can Indians apply for Australian visas?

The step-by-step process to apply for an Australian visa is given below.

Step 1: Assess what kind of Australian visa you want to apply for.

Step 2: Evaluate your eligibility for the selected visa.

Step 3: Gather the required documents for the chosen visa.

Step 4: Pay the required fees and submit the visa application form.

Step 5: Fly to Australia.

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