Australia visa guides

Skilled, student, graduate and working holiday visas for Australia, checked against official Australian government sources.

Latest check: 31 October 2026

Work visas

Skills in Demand Visa, Subclass 482 (Australia)

The employer-sponsored temporary work visa for skilled workers in Australia, with the July 2026 income thresholds, the occupation lists and the routes to permanent residence.

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Temporary Graduate Visa, Subclass 485 (Australia)

The post-study work visa for international graduates in Australia: who can apply, the streams, the age limit, unlimited work rights and the March 2026 charge increase.

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Working Holiday and Work and Holiday Visas (Australia)

How the Australian Working Holiday (417) and Work and Holiday (462) visas work: who qualifies, age limits, the six month employer rule and the July 2026 changes.

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Study visas

Student Visa, Subclass 500 (Australia)

How to apply for an Australian Student visa: the Confirmation of Enrolment, health cover, work hours, the 2026 charge change and the new rules from 2 October 2026.

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Permanent residence

Skilled Migration and SkillSelect (Australia)

How Australia's points-tested skilled visas work: the SkillSelect expression of interest, the 65 point threshold, invitations and the 189, 190 and 491 visas.

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Department of Home Affairs (Australian Government). Always confirm the latest rules here before you apply.

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