Moving to Australia
Find visa information, read the latest migration updates, and get help from registered agents.
Explore visa subclasses
Skilled migration, employer-sponsored work, graduates, students, and partner visas
Skilled Independent visa
For invited workers, eligible New Zealand citizens and eligible Hong Kong or British National (Overseas) passport holders with skills Australia needs, to live and work permanently anywhere in Australia.
Skilled Nominated visa
Permits skilled workers who are nominated by an Australian state or territory government to live and work in Australia permanently.
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
Allows skilled workers nominated by a state or territory or sponsored by an eligible family member to live and work in designated regional areas for up to five years.
Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Lets skilled workers who are nominated by their employer live and work in Australia permanently.
Skills in Demand visa
Lets an employer sponsor a suitably skilled worker to fill a position they cannot find a suitably skilled Australian worker to fill.
Temporary Graduate visa
A temporary visa that allows international students to live, study and work in Australia after completing their studies.
Student visa
Allows international students to study full-time in Australia at a recognised educational institution for up to 6 years.
Partner visa
Permits partners of Australian citizens or permanent residents who applied in Australia to stay temporarily and then permanently.
English Requirements for Australian Visas
Understand which English test you need and the scores required
IELTS
The most widely accepted English test for Australian skilled visas.
| Band score | Level | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 6 in each | Competent English | minimum |
| 7 in each | Proficient English | +10 pts |
| 8 in each | Superior English | +20 pts |
PTE Academic
Pearson's computer-based test, accepted by the Department of Home Affairs.
| Score | Level | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 50 in each | Competent English | minimum |
| 65 in each | Proficient English | +10 pts |
| 79 in each | Superior English | +20 pts |
Currently discussing
Community threads are general discussion only and are not migration advice
Can I travel overseas while waiting for a 190 decision
I lodged my 190 onshore and have a Bridging Visa A. I need to travel overseas for a family event before a decision is made. Is applying for a Bridging Visa B enough, and does travel affect the 190 processing queue?
Health examination request before uploading all partner evidence
We lodged our partner application and got the health examination option quickly, but we are still organising a few relationship statements. Should we wait until all evidence is uploaded before booking health checks, or is it fine to do health while continuing to upload documents?
Previous refusal from another country on Australian visa forms
A family member had a tourist visa refused by another country several years ago because they could not show enough funds at the time. The Australian visitor visa form asks about refusals. Should they include it even though it was not Australia and the situation has changed?
Tools
Free tools to help you plan and track your move to Australia
Points Calculator
Check your estimated points score for skilled migration visas before you apply.
- Covers age, English, experience, qualifications and more
- Instant score estimate — no sign-up required
Moving Checklist
A step-by-step checklist covering everything you need to do before, during, and after your move to Australia.
- Organised by stage — before you leave, on arrival, settling in
- Track your progress as you tick items off
Articles & Updates
The latest news and updates on Australian immigration
Temporary Graduate 485 Visa Changes in 2026: What International Graduates Need to Know
Learn what changed to Australia's Temporary Graduate 485 visa from 1 July 2024, including the closed Replacement stream and tighter post-study work rules.
Australia Student Visa Processing Priorities in 2026: How Direction 115 Works
Learn how Australia student visa processing priorities work under Direction 115 in 2026, including provider thresholds, timing bands and who moves first.
190 and 491 State Nomination in 2025-26: Allocations by State and Victoria's ROI Closure
See the 2025-26 state nomination allocations for 190 and 491 visas, and what Victoria's April 2026 ROI closure means for skilled migration plans today.