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Visa types
The following lists are NOT exhaustive and refer only to the more common types of visas available. For more comprehensive information on all visa types, please refer to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) website
Visiting Australia
Electronic Travel Authority (ETA)
Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) Referrals
Short-stay Business Visa (subclass 456)
Work and Holiday Visa (US Citizens)
Studying and Training in Australia
Occupational Trainee Visa (subclass 442)
Other Sponsored Training Visas
Working in Australia
Workers and Special Activities Visas (Temporary Visas)
Special Programs Visa (subclass 416)
Visiting Academic Visa (subclass 419)
Entertainment Visa (subclass 420)
Media and Film Staff Visa (subclass 423)
Religious Worker Visa (subclass 428)
Other Workers and Special Activities Visa
Employer Sponsored Workers (Temporary Visas)
Temporary Business (long-stay) Visa (subclass 457)
Educational Visa (subclass 418)
Medical Practitioner Visa (subclass 422)
Other Sponsored Workers (Temporary) Visa Options
Family Sponsored Temporary Visa
New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship (Temporary Visa) subclass 461
Migrating to Australia
Family Migration
Skilled Migration
Business Development
Distinguished Talent Visa (Offshore) subclass 124
Returning Residents
Former Resident Visa (subclass 151)
Re-evidencing of a Resident Return Visa
Other Visa Options
Citizenship
Citizenship by Descent - Applying in Washington for Citizenship by Descent
Certificate of Evidence of Australian Citizenship
Resumption of Australian Citizenship
Renouncing Australian Citizenship
Citizenship by Birth in Australia
Adopted Children and Australian Citizenship
Entering and Leaving Australia as an Australian Citizen
Forms and Booklets
Download Visa Application Forms