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Australian visa pathways
The Australian Government offers a range of visas designed to make it easy for skilled workers to enter Australia from overseas. With many different visa paths available, we’ve created this handy guide to help you see which is best for you.
Skills in Demand (SID) Visa
Visa duration: up to four years, with a pathway to Permanent Residency after two years of sponsorship.
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (SESR) Visa – subclass 494
Visa duration: five years, with a pathway to Permanent Residency after three years of regional employment.
Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) Visa – Subclass 400
Visa duration: up to three months, or six months in special cases.
Subsequent Entrant Visa (for Families)
Visa duration: matches the main applicant’s visa.