Work Visas

There are three main categories of work visas, namely:

• Skilled (Work) Visas
  • Australia's General Skilled Migration programme is for people who are over 18 and under 45 years of age, have competent English language ability and recent skilled work experience or a recently completed Australian qualification. You must have skills and qualifications for an occupation listed on the Australian Skilled Occupation List (SOL).

• Employer Sponsored Visas
  • Businesses can sponsor skilled individuals for either a temporary stay or for permanent residency in Australia on the basis of employment.

• Business Skills Visas
  • This visa category is designed to attract business owners, senior executives and investors who will contribute to the Australian economy through business activities.