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.

The Visa Wizard can help you find the Australian visa most likely to meet your specific circumstances.

Visiting Australia

1. Electronic Travel Authority (ETA)
2. Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) Referrals
3.  Visitor Visa
4. Temporary Work (Short Stay Activity) Visa
5. Working Holiday Maker Visa
6.  Transit Visa

Studying and Training in Australia

1. Student Visa
2. Training and Research Visa
3. Student Guardian Visas
5. Other Information

Working in Australia

Temporary Work and Specialist Entry

1.  Temporary Work (Long-stay Activity) (subclass 401)

Exchange stream

Sport stream

Religious Worker stream

2.  Temporary Work (International Relations) (subclass 403)

Government Agreement stream

Foreign government agency stream

Domestic worker (diplomatic or consular) stream

Priveleges and immunities stream

3. Entertainment Visa (subclass 420)
4. Temporary Work (Skilled) (subclass 457)
5. Special Program (subclass 416)

Family Sponsored Temporary Visa

1. New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship (Temporary Visa) subclass 461

Migrating to Australia

Family Migration

Skilled Migration
1. Professional and other Skilled Migrants
2. Employer Sponsored Workers (Permanent Visas)

Business Development

Distinguished Talent Visa (Offshore) subclass 124

Returning Residents

1. Resident Return Visa
2. Former Resident Visa (subclass 151)

Other Visa Options

Doctors and Nurses
Regional Initiatives

Citizenship

The Citizenship Wizard will give you information on what to do and how to apply for Australian citizenship.

1. Citizenship by Descent

NOTE: For information on delivery and/or return of documents, please refer to item 6 under Important Tips When Making an Application in Ottawa

2. Evidence/Proof of Australian Citizenship
3. Resumption of Australian Citizenship
4. Citizenship by Conferral
5. Renouncing Australian Citizenship
6. Citizenship by Birth in Australia
7. Adopted Children and Australian Citizenship
8. Dual Citizenship
9. Entering and Leaving Australia as an Australian Citizen
10.Other Citizenship Issues

Forms and Booklets

Our forms are subject to change. Generally, this occurs three times a year with fixed dates of March, July and November.

However, in certain circumstances there may be a requirement for publishing forms outside of these dates. Prior to submitting any application you should ensure that you have completed the most current form.

Download Visa Application Forms
Download Citizenship Application Forms
Download Booklets
Download Information Forms