subject: Visitor Visa And Work Visa Australia - A Brief Guide To Visa Types [print this page] There are different visas that you can get for Australia. A visitor visa Australia and a work visa Australia are two of them. These in turn have many sub-categories. So if you want to get either of these two visas, you should know what different types of work visas and visitor visas you can get. Here's a brief guide to these visa types:
Visitor Visa Australia
Short Stay Visas: The ETA or Electronic Travel Authority issues these visas which allow entry into Australia for 3 months or less. It's meant for people who want to come to Australia for tourism, visiting friends/relatives or for a short educational course.
Tourist Visas: These visas are a good option if your stay is going to be more than 3 months, but less than a year. Tourism, visiting friends or relatives or short periods of study could be the motivations.
Sponsored Family Visitor Visas: A close relative, who is an Australian citizen or permanent resident needs to guarantee your visit if you want to get a sponsored visitor visa Australia. You can stay for 3 months or less in Australia. This visa is applied for by the sponsor in Australia. Sponsors may be requested to lodge a security bond of between $3500 and $7500. There are several conditions attached to this visa, so it's a bit tedious to get.
Working Holiday Makers Visa: This is commonly used by young budget travelers, as it offers them a way of earning money even as they travel across Australia. This visa is valid for up to 12 months and you may hold any job for up to 6 months. To apply, you must be between the age of 18 and 30 years old and be from one of these countries - Canada, Belgium, Denmark, Cyprus, France, Estonia, Germany, Finland, Hong Kong Italy, Japan, Ireland, Korea, Norway, Malta, Taiwan, Sweden, The United Kingdom or The Netherlands.
Work and Holiday Visa: This is for citizens of certain countries like United States, Chile, Bangladesh and Turkey, who do not have a working visa agreement with Australia. This visa is valid for a 12 month period as well and you can hold a job with the same employer for up to 6 months.
Employer Sponsored Work Visa: This is meant for highly skilled or qualified persons who have gained permanent or temporary employment in Australia. The employer typically applies on behalf of the employee in Australia.
Skilled Migration Program: Professionally skilled and experienced migrants who have yet not found a job can apply for this visa, if their skills are much in demand in Australia. You must be between the age of 18 and 45 and also have a good command of English.
Business People Visa: This is targeted at entrepreneurs who wish to start or manage a business in Australia. There are 3 further sub-categories for this visa - business visit, business development, permanent business development.
