Visa to Australia

Main types of visas for Australia:

1. Visitor visa (subclass 600) For tourism, visiting friends and relatives Duration — up to 3, 6, or 12 months Multiple entry visa available
2. Student visa (subclass 500) For enrollment in colleges, universities, language schools Requires Confirmation of Enrollment (CoE), proof of finances, and English proficiency Allows work up to 48 hours per 2 weeks (during study)
3. Work visas
   • Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) — subclass 482: contract with an Australian employer
   • Skilled Independent visa — subclass 189: points-based system, no employer required
   • Skilled Nominated visa — subclass 190: requires state nomination
   • Employer Nomination Scheme — subclass 186: permanent visa through employer
   • Working Holiday visa — subclass 417/462: not available for Ukrainian citizens
4. Humanitarian and refugee visas Refugee and Humanitarian Program — subclass 200, 201, 202, 203, 204 Granted in cases of life threat, persecution, or inability to return home Require a justified case and usually support from a person in Australia
5. Family visas Partner visa (subclass 820/801, 309/100) — for spouses and partners of Australian citizens Parent visa, Child visa, Carer visa — for family reunification
6. Immigration visas (Permanent residency) Through General Skilled Migration (GSM): subclass 189, 190, 491 Through family sponsorship or employer Grant the right to permanent residence and work
7. Business and investment visas Business Innovation and Investment visa — subclass 188, 888 For entrepreneurs and investors ready to develop business in Australia