Different type of Australia Visas

An Australian Visa is a permit that permits you to travel to Australia for a predetermined period. Apart from New Zealanders (who can get a visa on arrival), everyone else has to apply for a visa or authorization before they travel to Australia.

Australian visas are divided into the following categories:

Visitor visas. This category is for short-term travelers who do not intend to settle in Australia and includes the following visas and travel authorizations:

• Tourist Visa
• Electronic Travel Authority
• eVisitor
• Medical Treatment Visa

Study and training visas. This category includes visas for international students, trainees, as well as parents or guardians of the underage international student.

• Student Visa
• Training Visa
• Student Guardian Visa

Parent visas. This category of visa is issued to the parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens.

Family visas. This category of visas is issued to the minor or adult dependent relatives, or carers of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens.

Partner visas. This category of visas is issued to spouses, de facto partners, or prospective spouses of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens.

Humanitarian visas. These types of visas are issued to refugees who fulfill Australia’s protection obligations.

Bridging visas. These types of visas allow the holder to stay in Australia while their immigration application is being processed.

Work visas. These types of visas allow the holder to work in Australia legally. They vary depending on the type of work the person does.

Business and investment visas. This category of visa is issued to business owners who wish to operate an existing or new business or invest in Australia.

Work and holiday visas. These types of visas are issued to citizens of certain countries, who have a work and holiday agreement with Australia.

Transit visa This visa allows the holder to transit through Australia for up to 72 hours.

Special Category Visa This is a visa type specifically issued to New Zealand citizens when they enter Australia. In most cases, you will get the visa automatically, but you may also apply for one- it depends on your specific circumstances.

Resident Return Visas A resident return visa for Australia is a requirement for Australian permanent residents who want to travel freely without affecting their permanent visa status.

Declaratory Visa A declaratory visa is a travel permit given to Australian citizens who for some reason cannot travel using their Australian passports.