Australian Visa Types

Australia currently offer 60+ visa sub-classes, finding out which one is best suited to you can often be complicated. Over the past 25 years, we've come to know which is right for you, and offer a range of tailored visa services that will take you from Day 1 to Day Visa Grant. Read more about the visa classes below then register for free to see how we can help you today.

General Skilled Migration Visas

General Skilled Migration (GSM) are points tested visas which aim to permanently bring in skilled applicants who provide a boost to the Australian economy. Applicants are those aged under 45 with sufficient English ability to work in Australia. An applicant needs their qualifications/work experience to be on the current Skills Occupation List and then to be assessed by a relevant skills assessing authority.

GSM visas consist of Skilled Independent (Subclass 186) and Nominated visas (Subclass 190), there are also options open to students completing tertiary education in Australia. Independent visas include more freedom but have stricter requirements. Nominated visas include nomination by a State or territory of Australia, and are less restrictive on application requirements.

Visa Solutions assist with the full visa process, from nomination of your chosen occupation and confirming your points score, putting together and lodging your Skills Assessment, lodging your final application the Department of Home Affairs and continued liaison with the Department after lodgement. There are over 80,000 applicants per year, but with less than 68,000 yearly GSM openings the Department of Home Affairs have have strict guidelines and timing requirements for visa grants, with many little ins and outs. The GSM team at Visa Solutions will secure your spot in Australia and take you through the entire process efficiently, affordably, and most importantly - stress free!
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Family Visas

Australia offer distinct visas for a range of family circumstances, from South African partners of Australians to their parents and children. These visa classes offer multiple pathways to permanent residency and citizenship in Australia for the applicant.

Spouse/Partner visas (Subclass 820/801) are for those wishing to join their Australian partner permanently in Australia - the visa is open to married, de facto and same-sex partners. This visa is split into an initial temporary stage and then moves onto permanent residency for the applicant.

There are multiple visa options open for parents of Australian permanent residents and citizens to join their biological or adopted children in Australia, either permanently or temporarily.

Overseas biological or adopted children of Australian permanent residents and citizens may also be eligible for a range of visa that will grant them permanent residency in Australia.

If you are looking to marry an Australian, or if you'd like your children or parents to join your life in Australia, register for free with us below to find out which options are available to you.
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Employer Sponsored Visas

Australia offers South African skilled workers the opportunity to be sponsored by an Australian company to live and work in Australia both temporarily and permanently, depending on your circumstances and goals.

Applicants may apply for under either the Employer Nomination Scheme Subclass 186 (ENS) or the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) Subclass 187. Both of these streams require your occupation to be present on the relevant Skills Occupation List and for the applicant to undergo an Australian Skills Assessment, and hold an eligible level of English skill

There are also requirements for the sponsoring business, they must become a nominated sponsor and prove they are legally and actively operating in Australia, and will be your direct employer. Once the business is approved, you have 6 months within which to lodge. Visa Solutions have assisted many businesses with sponsorship approval and will work with both parties.

This visa stream leads to Australian Permanent Residency and Citizenship. Register for free below to find out how Visa Solutions can help you, your family and your sponsor attain this visa.
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Business/Investment Visas

Business Innovation & Investment Visas are designed to attract successful business people to Australia and offer South Africans the chance to gain permanent residency and citizenship in Australia through large investment in new or existing businesses.

This visa class has recently been overhauled by the Australian Government, it consists of an initial temporary stage (Subclass 188) which transitions to permanent residency (Subclass 888). These stages are split into 7 distinct streams, each with varying requirements, restrictions and allowances. 

Investment and business opportunities across the streams range from starting new business in Australia, buying existing business, investing AUD$1.5m to AUD$15m over 4 years and more. Visa Solutions have extensive experience in vetting and preparing business plans to Immigration standards, determining the level of investments required,  and much more. Contact us today to see which stream and requirements will work for you. 
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Student & Graduate Visas

Australia offer a range of visas suited to those who plan to attend tertiary education within Australia, with opportunities to live and even work here. There are also options open to those who have recently completed tertiary education within Australia.

Education is one of Australia's top exports, with nearly 500,000 student applications last year alone. Visa Solutions have extensive experience in assisting those applying Temporary Graduate (Subclass 485) and Student (Subclass 500) with the application process. Applicants may require English checks, and be of correct age and be enrolled in an approved course. You are then eligible to work for up to 40 hours a fortnight, and travel to and from Australia while holding these visas.

If you are looking to study in Australia, or have recently completed any Australian education, and would like to know more on what your options are for moving to or living in Australia then register for free below to chat with one of our lawyers. We're always looking to help.
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Standalone Citizenship Services

Looking to become a fully fledged Australian Citizen? There are multiple pathways open to citizenship, you can apply based on your Permanent Residency Status, or by right of overseas birth to an Australian Citizen, whether that be in South Africa or elsewhere. If you'd like to learn more about how you can become an Australian Citizen register with us below to find out.
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Resident Return Visas

Many Australian Permanent Residency visas include up to 5 years of travel to and from Australia. After 5 years you will need an RRV for travel to and from Australia. If you have long since gained Australian PR and would like to visit South Africa, or take a trip a Bali, contact us first to assist you in arranging a quick hassle-free Resident Return Visa.
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If you know you want to move to Australia, but you aren't sure how - arrange a comprehensive assessment with one of our visa specialists today to get the full picture - requirements, government fees, deadlines and more from our team of professionals all in a handy written report.
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Want to do it yourself? We've still got you covered. For those completing their own visa applications we offer a standalone question & answer service. Harness the power of 25+ years of industry experience and ask your once-off question, our team will set you back on the right track in no time.
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