Compare Australian skilled visa subclasses, eligibility signals, processing expectations, costs, and pathway fit in one readable view.
10
Visa subclasses
5
Currently open
5
Pathway categories
Points-tested visa for skilled workers not sponsored by an employer or family member.
Processing Time
4-12 months
Application Cost
$4,640
Min. Points
State-nominated visa for skilled workers to live and work in a specific state/territory.
Processing Time
6-15 months
Application Cost
$4,640
Min. Points
Provisional visa for skilled workers to live and work in regional Australia. Leads to subclass 191 PR after 3 years.
Processing Time
8-18 months
Application Cost
$4,240
Min. Points
Replaced the former TSS (Temporary Skill Shortage) visa. Three streams: Core Skills (CSOL, $73,150+), Specialist Skills (no list, $135,000+), and Labour Agreement. See SID Tracker for details.
Processing Time
1-4 months
Application Cost
$1,455 - $3,035
Permanent visa via employer nomination. Two main streams: Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) for 482/SID holders who have worked 2-3 years for their sponsor, and Direct Entry (DE) for those directly nominated.
Processing Time
6-12 months
Application Cost
$4,640
Replaces the Global Talent (858) visa. For individuals with exceptional talent or outstanding achievements in target sectors including technology, health, education, and critical minerals.
Processing Time
3-6 months (priority processing)
Application Cost
$4,640 (indicative)
Two-stage onshore visa for partners (spouse or de facto) of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible NZ citizens. Stage 1 (820) is temporary; Stage 2 (801) is permanent after ~2 years.
Processing Time
20-31 months (820 temp grant), then 801 assessment
Application Cost
$9,095 (combined)
Two-stage offshore visa for partners applying from outside Australia. Stage 1 (309) provisional; Stage 2 (100) permanent.
Processing Time
13-22 months
Application Cost
$9,095 (combined)
Permanent visa for parents of settled Australian citizens or permanent residents. Higher cost but significantly faster processing than the standard Parent (103) visa.
Processing Time
12-24 months
Application Cost
$4,990 + $43,600 (second instalment)
For dependent children of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible NZ citizens. Subclass 101 (offshore) or 802 (onshore).
Processing Time
8-14 months
Application Cost
$3,390
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