A person who wants to immigrate to Australia will have to apply for a visa. Only those with Australian passport or a qualifying New Zealand passport can enter Australia directly. There are different visa options. One needs to select the correct visa option to apply for the Australian visa.

Before the applicant thinks about Service for Immigration to Australia he has to do is select the correct visa category. There are different visa categories to choose from:

Those who want to visit Australia for a short period like a holiday can apply for this visa.

This visa is for those skilled workers who want to get the permanent resident visa for Australia.

Those who have a family member who is already an Australian citizen can apply for this visa.

ETA removes the need for application forms. Those who want to visit Australia as a tourist for less than 3 months will have to apply for a tourist visa.

ETA removes the need for application forms. Those who want to visit Australia as a tourist for less than 3 months will have to apply for a tourist visa.

This visa lets you stay for a maximum period of one year.

It should be noted that for ETA and E600 subclass the Australian authorities have given a list of qualifying countries.

This visa too lets the applicant stay for a maximum period of one year.

This visa is for people in the age group of 18 to 30 years. This visa lets the person work in Australia while travelling to the country. It is valid for a period of one or 2 years.

This visa too is for the applicants in the age group of 18 to 30 years. This visa is also valid for a period of one to two years.

To get this visa the applicant will need confirmation of enrolment from an education provider in Australia. Student visas can be a pathway for permanent residency visas.

Under this visa the local, state and federal government and government agencies and specified organisations in Australia  can give formal sponsorship to the applicant and the applicant can visit Australia for up to 3 months.

These visas will help the applicant get permanent residency in Australia.

• Skilled independent visa subclass 189 is the most popular category. No state or family sponsor required.
• Skilled nominated visa subclass 190 is for skilled applicants who are sponsored by Australian State or Territory
• Skilled nominated provisional visa subclass 489 is a temporary visa. The skilled migrants can stay in work in Australia for temporary period. They will need sponsorship from an Australian State or Territory.
• Skilled sponsored Provisional visa subclass 489 is a temporary visa. The skilled migrants can stay in work in Australia for temporary period. For this visa they need to get sponsorship from a family member who lives in Australia.
• Skilled regional visa is a visa where a company will sponsor a skilled worker. It is for the purpose of filling up a job vacancy. The applicant can later become a permanent resident
• Employer nomination scheme is normally for those people who already have a job waiting for them in Australia
• Regional skilled migration scheme is limited to only certain areas of Australia. In this the employer can sponsor a skilled migrant
• Labour agreement will allow an Australian employer to employ a specific number of employees from abroad. This will naturally depend on the skills and qualification of the employee and the requirement of the employer.

If a family member is already living in Australia and is eligible for the Australian citizenship then his family members can apply for this visa.

If the applicant has a spouse or partner who is an Australian or New Zealand citizen, then he or she can apply for this visa.

If a child is a Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen then his or her parents can apply for this visa.

Businessmen and investors who want to settle in Australia and develop a business in Australia can apply for this visa.

Australian permanent residents can travel in and out of Australia till the visa expires. The validity of this visa can be between 3 months to 5 years.

If you are already a resident of Australia and need to leave the country then to maintain your PR status and to come back to Australia you need to apply for this visa.

It must be noted that the eligibility and the formalities for Immigration to Australia will depend on the visa category that one selects. Each visa category will have its own specific requirements which need to be fulfilled.

The procedure and formalities involved in visa application and immigration can be confusing. You must get in touch with us at IRA immigration for hassle free Australia Immigration services. You must contact us for the following reasons:

• Years of fruitful experience in visa and immigration services
• Qualified and experienced team of visa and immigration experts
• Correct guidance right from selection of the visa category to the completion of different visa formalities

Those who wish to realise their Australian immigration dream must fix an appointment with our immigration experts right away. We will be more than happy to provide you the best possible services.