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Austrália's Department of Home Affairs runs one of the most structured points-based immigration systems in the world. This hub covers the visas that account for more than 95% of applications: visitor 600, student 500, skilled migration 189/190/491, employer sponsored 482/186/494 and partner 820/801 — all updated for the 2024 Skills in Demand reforms and the Genuine Student framework.
Whether you're flying in for a Sydney holiday, enrolling at Monash, chasing a 491 invitation from Tasmania or sponsoring a partner, the worked examples below show what a successful application actually looks like. Always verify fees and processing times on the official immi.homeaffairs.gov.au pages.
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- Visto de Visitante (Subclasse 600)
- Visto de Estudante (Subclasse 500)
- Migração Qualificada (Subclasse 189/190/491)
- Patrocinado pelo Empregador (Subclasse 482/186/494)
- Partner Visa (Subclass 820/801 & 309/100)
- Caminhos de Residência Permanente
- Requisitos de foto
- FAQ
Visto de Visitante (Subclasse 600)
Austrália's Subclass 600 Visitor Visa covers tourism, family visits and short business trips. It comes in four streams: Tourist, Business Visitor, Sponsored Family and Approved Destination Status. ETA (Subclass 601) and eVisitor (Subclass 651) are simpler online routes for eligible passports.
Elegibilidade
- Genuine temporary entrant (GTE) — strong reason to return home
- Sufficient funds (typically AUD 5,000+ for a 4-week trip)
- Health insurance recommended (mandatory for 600 Sponsored Family stream over 12 months)
- Character requirements — no significant criminal history
Documentos necessários
- Form 1419 (paper) or ImmiAccount online application
- Passport bio page
- Bank statements (3–6 months)
- Employment letter + leave approval
- Flight reservations + hotel/host details
- Invitation letter for family stream
Tempo de processamento:75% within 11–19 days; 90% within 38–55 days (Tourist stream) Custo:AUD 195 (Tourist), AUD 195 (Business Visitor), AUD 1,690 (Sponsored Family) Exemplo do mundo real.Adesh from Mumbai applied for a 3-month Tourist 600 to visit his daughter in Sydney. He included her PR card copy, her Notice of Assessment showing AUD 95,000 income, his ICICI statements showing AUD 8,200 equivalent, and a return ticket. Approved in 16 days.
Erros comuns
- Weak GTE statement that sounds like a migration intention
- Funds shown only in a sponsor's account without nominating a sponsor
- ETA 601 attempt by ineligible passport holders
Visto de Estudante (Subclasse 500)
A Subclasse 500 cobre estudo em tempo integral em um provedor registrado no CRICOS. O requisito do Estudante Genuíno (GS) substituiu o GTE em março de 2024, aumentando o escrutínio sobre a escolha do curso e a capacidade financeira. Os alunos podem trabalhar até 48 horas por quinzena enquanto o curso estiver em andamento.
Elegibilidade
- Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) from a CRICOS provider
- Genuine Student requirement (course relevance + plans)
- Financial capacity — AUD 29,710/year living costs + tuition + travel
- English proficiency (IELTS 5.5–6.5 depending on course)
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
Documentos necessários
- CoE
- GS statement
- Bank statements or education loan
- English test results
- OSHC policy
- Academic transcripts
Tempo de processamento:75% within 16–67 days depending on assessment level + country Custo:AUD 1,600 student visa application + AUD 600–800/year OSHC + tuition Exemplo do mundo real.A Vietnamese student starting a Master of IT at Monash University showed AUD 50,000 living-cost evidence (joint with parents), IELTS 6.5 and a GS statement explaining career fit. Approved 24 days after CoE issued.
Erros comuns
- Switching course/provider after arrival without notifying DHA
- Pathway packaging (ELICOS + diploma + bachelor) that doesn't make career sense
- Insufficient OSHC duration — must cover entire CoE period
Migração Qualificada (Subclasse 189/190/491)
Austrália's points-based skilled migration uses SkillSelect Expressions of Interest. Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent) requires 65+ points without sponsorship; 190 (State Nominated) adds 5 points with state sponsorship; 491 (Skilled Work Regional) is a 5-year provisional visa adding 15 points and leading to PR via Subclass 191.
Elegibilidade
- Occupation on the relevant MLTSSL/STSOL/ROL list
- Positive skills assessment from the designated authority
- Competent English (IELTS 6 each band, or higher for points)
- Under 45 at invitation
- 65 points minimum (effective threshold often 85–95+)
Documentos necessários
- Skills assessment certificate (ACS, EA, VETASSESS, etc.)
- English test results
- EOI submitted in SkillSelect
- Invitation to apply + nomination (190/491)
- Form 80 + Form 1221
- Police certificates + medical
Tempo de processamento:189: 6–12 months after invitation; 190: 4–10 months; 491: 4–8 months Custo:AUD 4,640 (189/190/491 base) + skills assessment AUD 500–2,500 + agent (optional) Exemplo do mundo real.A 31-year-old software engineer scored 95 points (age 30, English 20, experience 15, education 15, partner 10, skill 5). He received a 189 invitation in 3 months and PR was granted 7 months later.
Erros comuns
- Claiming partner points without partner skills assessment
- Overclaiming experience years (ACS deducts the first 2–4 years)
- Selecting wrong occupation ANZSCO code at EOI
Patrocinado pelo Empregador (Subclasse 482/186/494)
O visto Subclass 482 Skills in Demand substituiu o TSS 482 no final de 2024. Ele oferece três fluxos: Habilidades Especializadas, Habilidades Básicas e Habilidades Essenciais. A subclasse 186 ENS é o caminho permanente patrocinado pelo empregador e 494 é o visto provisório regional patrocinado pelo empregador.
Elegibilidade
- Sponsor is a Standard Business Sponsor approved by DHA
- Nominated occupation on the relevant list + Labour Market Testing
- Salary at or above the Core Skills Income Threshold (currently AUD 73,150)
- 2 years' relevant experience
Documentos necessários
- Employer SBS approval + nomination (Form 1196N)
- Employment contract meeting CSIT/SSIT
- Qualifications and experience evidence
- English test (unless exempt by passport)
- Police checks + medicals
Tempo de processamento:482: 25% within 25 days; 75% within 4 months. 186: 4–10 months Custo:482: AUD 3,210; 186: AUD 4,640; nomination fees AUD 405–540; SAF levy AUD 1,200–5,000/year (employer) Exemplo do mundo real.A Filipino registered nurse was nominated by a Brisbane hospital under the Core Skills stream at AUD 78,500 salary. The 482 was granted 9 weeks after lodgement and she will be eligible for 186 Direct Entry after 2 years.
Erros comuns
- Salary slightly below CSIT — automatic refusal
- LMT not done in the right format/duration
- Nominated occupation mismatching duties in the contract
Partner Visa (Subclass 820/801 & 309/100)
Os vistos de parceiros são emitidos em duas etapas: temporário (820 onshore / 309 offshore) e depois permanente (801/100), normalmente 2 anos depois. Os candidatos devem demonstrar uma relação genuína e contínua — casados, de facto (mais de 12 meses de união de facto) ou parceria registada.
Elegibilidade
- Sponsor is Australian citizen, PR or eligible NZ citizen
- Genuine relationship across financial, social, household and commitment criteria
- 12 months cohabitation for de facto (waived if registered relationship or compelling circumstances)
Documentos necessários
- Form 47SP + sponsor's Form 40SP
- Marriage/relationship registration certificate
- Joint financial documents (accounts, leases, bills)
- Statutory declarations from friends/family (Form 888)
- Photo evidence + communication history
Tempo de processamento:Combined 820+801: 18–30 months Custo:AUD 9,365 (combined fee, includes both stages) Exemplo do mundo real.A South African applicant married to an Australian citizen submitted joint mortgage documents, 4 years of joint Westpac transactions, 20 photos from family events, and 6 Form 888s. Temporary 820 approved in 21 months; permanent 801 transitioned 2 years later.
Erros comuns
- Thin evidence in the financial aspect of the four-pillar test
- Inconsistent dates between relationship history and stat decs
- Missing the No Further Stay (8503) condition implications
Caminhos de Residência Permanente
PR pode ser alcançado através de Skilled Independent (189), State Nominated (190), Employer Sponsored ENS (186), Skilled Regional 491→191, Business Innovation 188→888, Distinguished Talent (124/858) e Partner 801/100. Cada rota tem implicações distintas em termos de impostos, Medicare e relógio de cidadania.
Elegibilidade
- Meet the underlying visa requisitos
- Pass health and character at PR grant
- Comply with any regional residency obligations (491→191 requires 3 years regional living)
Documentos necessários
- Stage-specific application forms
- Updated police checks (under 12 months old)
- Medical examinations
- Sponsor/nomination if required
Tempo de processamento:Varies — usually 4–18 months once eligible to lodge Custo:Varies AUD 4,640–10,000+ depending on stream and family tamanho Exemplo do mundo real.A 491 holder living in Tasmania for 3 years and earning above the minimum income threshold transitioned to Subclass 191 PR. Processing took 7 months and citizenship eligibility started accruing immediately.
Erros comuns
- Leaving the regional area before meeting 491 residency conditions
- Letting medical/police certificates expire mid-process
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