Here is an overview of the Other Visa Categories that may be available to individuals seeking to live, work, or visit Australia, beyond the commonly discussed skilled, partner, student, and visitor visas. These visa categories can apply to a variety of situations, including family reunification, business, humanitarian needs, and more.
Bridging Visas
- Bridging Visa A (subclass 010): Allows individuals to stay lawfully in Australia while they wait for a decision on their visa application or departure.
- Bridging Visa B (subclass 020): Allows individuals to stay lawfully in Australia while their visa application is processed, and grants the ability to leave and return to Australia.
- Bridging Visa C (subclass 030): Allows individuals to stay lawfully in Australia while their visa status is clarified, typically for individuals who are unlawful but applying for a visa.
- Bridging Visa E (subclass 050 and 051): E visas allow individuals to remain in Australia lawfully while they make arrangements to depart Australia or finalize their visa application.
Family and Relative Visas
- Adoption Visa (subclass 102): Allows adopted children to live in Australia with their adoptive parents.
- Parent Visa (subclass 103): For parents who wish to join their children in Australia, typically with a longer processing time.
- Aged Dependent Relative Visa (subclass 114 and 838): For individuals who are dependent on a relative in Australia and are elderly.
- Remaining Relative Visa (subclass 115 and 835): For individuals who are the only remaining relative outside Australia and wish to reunite with their family.
- Orphan Relative Visa (subclass 117 and 837): For children who are orphaned and wish to be cared for by a relative in Australia.
- Former Resident Visa (subclass 151): For former Australian residents who have lost their permanent resident status and wish to return.
- Resident Return Visa (subclass 155 and 157): For former permanent residents who want to return to Australia as permanent residents.
Business and Investment Visas
- Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) Visa (subclass 188): For individuals wishing to own and manage a business or invest in Australia on a temporary basis.
- Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) Visa (subclass 888): For individuals who have held the provisional subclass 188 visa and want to gain permanent residency through business or investment.
Humanitarian Visas
- Refugee Visas (subclass 200, 201, 203, and 204): For individuals who have been recognized as refugees and need protection.
- Global Special Humanitarian Visa (subclass 202): For individuals who have been subject to significant hardship in their home country and are seeking protection.
- Temporary Protection Visa (subclass 785): For individuals seeking protection but who have been refused refugee status; allows them to remain in Australia temporarily.
- Safe Haven Enterprise Visa (subclass 790): For individuals from certain countries who are seeking protection and are willing to live and work in regional Australia.
Temporary Work and Employment Visas
- Temporary Work (International Relations) Visa (subclass 403): For individuals coming to Australia under an international agreement or for short-term employment under specific conditions.
- Skilled-Recognised Graduate Visa (subclass 476): For recent engineering graduates to gain work experience in Australia.
- Medical Treatment Visa (subclass 602): For individuals coming to Australia for medical treatment.
Other Specialty Visas
- Special Category Visa (subclass 444): For New Zealand citizens to live and work in Australia.
- Dependent Child Visa (subclass 445): For children of New Zealand citizens who live in Australia.
- New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship (Temporary) Visa (subclass 461): For family members of New Zealand citizens who want to live in Australia temporarily.
- Global Talent Visa (subclass 858): For highly skilled professionals in particular sectors such as technology, research, and engineering, who are invited to live and work in Australia.
Transit and Temporary Stay Visas
- Transit Visa (subclass 771): For travelers transiting through Australia on their way to another country.
- Confirmatory (Residence) Visa (subclass 808): A transitional visa for certain former Australian permanent residents.
- Resolution of Status Visa (subclass 851): For individuals who arrived in Australia unlawfully and wish to resolve their status.
Skilled and Business Regional Visas
- Skilled Regional Visa (subclass 887): A pathway to permanent residency for holders of temporary regional visas who have lived and worked in regional Australia.
- Business Owner Visa (subclass 890): For business owners who wish to permanently reside in Australia after operating a business.
- Investor Visa (subclass 891): For investors who wish to live permanently in Australia after holding a temporary visa.
- State or Territory Sponsored Business Owner Visa (subclass 892): For business owners who are nominated by a state or territory to live and work in Australia.
- State or Territory Sponsored Investor Visa (subclass 893): For investors who are nominated by a state or territory to live and work in Australia.
Crew and Maritime Visas
- Crew Travel Authority Visa (subclass 942): For crew members of a foreign ship or aircraft who are traveling to Australia for business.
- Maritime Crew Visa (subclass 988): For individuals who are working on a foreign ship in Australian waters.
This extensive list of visas illustrates the variety of options available depending on your situation—whether it’s for work, study, family, business, humanitarian reasons, or specific transit needs. If you need more tailored advice or assistance with any of these visas, it would be helpful to consult with our migration professional to explore eligibility and application processes.