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All visas available for Australia

Browse every visa category with key facts like stay limits, work rights, processing times, and whether there is a path to permanent residency.

Visa categories

7

Total visas listed

47

Short Term(5)Study(2)Work, Employment & Skilled(12)Investment(3)Dependent & Family(7)Humanitarian(8)Others(10)

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Short Term

5 visas

Visas in this category

Transit visa (subclass 771), Visitor visa (subclass 600), eVisitor (subclass 651), Medical Treatment visa (subclass 602), Electronic Travel Authority (Subclass 601)

Study

2 visas

Visas in this category

Student visa (subclass 500), Student Guardian visa (subclass 590)

Work, Employment & Skilled

12 visas

Visas in this category

Working Holiday visa (subclass 417), Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491), Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462), Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190), Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485), Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189), Temporary Work (Skilled) visa (subclass 457) (legacy), Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482), Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186), Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494), Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa (subclass 191), Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) visa (subclass 400)

Investment

3 visas

Visas in this category

Business Talent (Permanent) visa (subclass 132), Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa (subclass 888), Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188)

Dependent & Family

7 visas

Visas in this category

Child visa (subclass 101), Parent visa (subclass 103), Adoption visa (subclass 102), Contributory Parent (Migrant) visa (subclass 143), Partner visa (subclass 820/801) (onshore temporary and permanent), Partner visa (subclass 309/100) (offshore temporary and permanent), Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300)

Humanitarian

8 visas

Visas in this category

Refugee visa (subclass 200), Protection visa (subclass 866), Woman at Risk visa (subclass 204), Emergency Rescue visa (subclass 203), Temporary Protection visa (subclass 785), Safe Haven Enterprise visa (subclass 790), Global Special Humanitarian visa (subclass 202), In-country Special Humanitarian visa (subclass 201)

Others

10 visas

Visas in this category

Global Talent visa (subclass 858), Bridging visa A (subclass 010), Bridging visa B (subclass 020), Bridging visa E (subclass 050), Bridging visa F (subclass 060), Resident Return visa (subclass 155), Resident Return visa (subclass 157) (legacy/current depending on status), Special Category visa (subclass 444), Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408), Distinguished Talent visa (subclass 124) (legacy/temporary distinguished talent)

Category

Short Term

5 visas listed

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Transit visa (subclass 771)

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Entry: singleFee: varies AUD (Typically low fee or waivers apply; check stream)
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Stay:up to 72 hours
Work:no
Processing:short
Path to PR:No
Work Allowed:No
Extendable:No

Visitor visa (subclass 600)

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Entry: conditionalFee: varies AUD (Fee varies by stream and application circumstances)
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Stay:up to 12 months (stream-dependent)
Work:no
Processing:varies (stream-dependent)
Path to PR:No
Work Allowed:No
Extendable:Conditional

eVisitor (subclass 651)

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Entry: multipleFee: 0 AUD (No visa application charge; service provider charges may apply)
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Stay:up to 3 months per visit
Work:no
Processing:usually fast (electronic)
Path to PR:No
Work Allowed:No
Extendable:No

Medical Treatment visa (subclass 602)

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Entry: single | multipleFee: varies AUD (Fee varies by nationality and stream)
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Stay:up to 12 months (stream-dependent)
Work:no
Processing:varies
Path to PR:No
Work Allowed:No
Extendable:Conditional

Electronic Travel Authority (Subclass 601)

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Entry: multipleFee: varies AUD (Service fees apply; amount varies by provider)
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Stay:up to 3 months per visit
Work:no
Processing:often short (electronic processing)
Path to PR:No
Work Allowed:No
Extendable:No

Category

Study

2 visas listed

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Student visa (subclass 500)

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Entry: multipleFee: varies AUD (Tuition financial obligations separate from visa charge)
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Stay:course duration plus post-study work entitlement (varies)
Work:limited
Processing:varies
Path to PR:Conditional
Work Allowed:Varies
Extendable:Conditional

Student Guardian visa (subclass 590)

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Entry: multipleFee: varies AUD (Fee varies by application details)
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Stay:up to 5 years (course-dependent)
Work:no
Processing:varies
Path to PR:No
Work Allowed:No
Extendable:Conditional

Category

Work, Employment & Skilled

12 visas listed

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Working Holiday visa (subclass 417)

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Entry: multipleFee: varies AUD (Fee varies by nationality and application circumstances)
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Stay:up to 12 months (with possible extensions)
Work:yes
Processing:varies
Path to PR:No
Work Allowed:Yes
Extendable:Conditional

Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)

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Entry: multipleFee: varies AUD (State/territory or family sponsored provisional regional visa)
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Stay:up to 5 years
Work:yes
Processing:varies
Path to PR:Conditional
Work Allowed:Yes
Extendable:No

Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462)

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Entry: multipleFee: varies AUD (Country-specific arrangements)
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Stay:up to 12 months (with possible extensions)
Work:yes
Processing:varies
Path to PR:No
Work Allowed:Yes
Extendable:Conditional

Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)

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Entry: multipleFee: varies AUD (State/territory nominated permanent skilled visa)
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Stay:permanent
Work:yes
Processing:varies
Path to PR:Yes
Work Allowed:Yes
Extendable:Varies

Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)

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Entry: multipleFee: varies AUD (Post-study work visa; fee varies)
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Stay:between 18 months and 6 years (stream-dependent)
Work:yes
Processing:varies
Path to PR:Conditional
Work Allowed:Yes
Extendable:No

Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)

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Entry: multipleFee: varies AUD (Points-tested skilled permanent visa; fees vary with family composition)
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Stay:permanent
Work:yes
Processing:varies
Path to PR:Yes
Work Allowed:Yes
Extendable:Varies

Temporary Work (Skilled) visa (subclass 457) (legacy)

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Entry: multipleFee: varies AUD (Legacy visa replaced by subclass 482; still defined for existing visa-holders)
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Stay:up to 4 years (legacy)
Work:yes
Processing:legacy
Path to PR:Conditional
Work Allowed:Yes
Extendable:No

Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482)

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Entry: multipleFee: varies AUD (Employer-sponsored visa; application charge varies by stream and applicant)
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Stay:up to 4 years (stream-dependent)
Work:yes
Processing:varies
Path to PR:Conditional
Work Allowed:Yes
Extendable:Conditional

Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)

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Entry: multipleFee: varies AUD (Employer-nominated permanent visa; application charges apply)
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Stay:permanent
Work:yes
Processing:varies (several months)
Path to PR:Yes
Work Allowed:Yes
Extendable:Varies

Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494)

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Entry: multipleFee: varies AUD (Employer-nominated provisional regional visa)
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Stay:up to 5 years
Work:yes
Processing:varies
Path to PR:Conditional
Work Allowed:Yes
Extendable:No

Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa (subclass 191)

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Entry: multipleFee: varies AUD (Requires prior provisional regional visa (e.g. 491 or 494) and residency requirements)
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Stay:permanent
Work:yes
Processing:varies
Path to PR:Yes
Work Allowed:Yes
Extendable:Varies

Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) visa (subclass 400)

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Entry: single | multipleFee: varies AUD (Designed for highly specialised short-term work)
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Stay:up to 6 months (can be shorter; short-stay specialist)
Work:yes (short-term specialist work only)
Processing:short
Path to PR:No
Work Allowed:Varies
Extendable:No

Category

Investment

3 visas listed

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Business Talent (Permanent) visa (subclass 132)

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Entry: multipleFee: varies AUD (High-wealth business applicant permanent visa (contributory))
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Stay:permanent
Work:yes
Processing:varies
Path to PR:Yes
Work Allowed:Yes
Extendable:Varies

Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa (subclass 888)

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Entry: multipleFee: varies AUD (Permanent stage for holders of provisional BIIP visas or eligible business owners)
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Stay:permanent
Work:yes
Processing:varies
Path to PR:Yes
Work Allowed:Yes
Extendable:Varies

Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188)

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Entry: multipleFee: varies AUD (Multiple streams (Business Innovation, Investor, Significant Investor, etc.) with different investment thresholds)
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Stay:up to 5 years (provisional)
Work:yes
Processing:varies (complex)
Path to PR:Yes
Work Allowed:Yes
Extendable:Conditional

Category

Dependent & Family

7 visas listed

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Child visa (subclass 101)

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Entry: multipleFee: varies AUD (Offshore child permanent visa)
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Stay:permanent
Work:yes
Processing:varies
Path to PR:Yes
Work Allowed:Yes
Extendable:Varies

Parent visa (subclass 103)

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Entry: multipleFee: varies AUD (Non-contributory parent visa with long queues)
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Stay:permanent
Work:yes
Processing:very long (years)
Path to PR:Yes
Work Allowed:Yes
Extendable:Varies

Adoption visa (subclass 102)

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Entry: multipleFee: varies AUD (Visa for children adopted overseas by Australian citizens or permanent residents)
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Stay:permanent
Work:yes
Processing:varies
Path to PR:Yes
Work Allowed:Yes
Extendable:Varies

Contributory Parent (Migrant) visa (subclass 143)

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Entry: multipleFee: varies_high AUD (Contributory parent visas have higher application charges)
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Stay:permanent
Work:yes
Processing:varies (often lengthy)
Path to PR:Yes
Work Allowed:Yes
Extendable:Varies

Partner visa (subclass 820/801) (onshore temporary and permanent)

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Entry: multipleFee: varies AUD (Two-stage partner visa (onshore temporary then permanent))
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Stay:820: temporary until decision on 801; 801: permanent
Work:yes
Processing:varies (processing often lengthy)
Path to PR:Varies
Work Allowed:Yes
Extendable:Conditional

Partner visa (subclass 309/100) (offshore temporary and permanent)

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Entry: multipleFee: varies AUD (Two-stage offshore partner visa)
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Stay:309: temporary until decision on 100; 100: permanent
Work:yes (309) | yes (100)
Processing:varies
Path to PR:Varies
Work Allowed:Varies
Extendable:Conditional

Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300)

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Entry: singleFee: varies AUD (For prospective marriage to an Australian citizen or permanent resident)
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Stay:up to 9 months
Work:no
Processing:varies
Path to PR:Varies
Work Allowed:No
Extendable:No

Category

Humanitarian

8 visas listed

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Refugee visa (subclass 200)

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Entry: multipleFee: 0 AUD (Humanitarian program visas generally exempt from application charges)
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Stay:permanent
Work:yes
Processing:varies (priority and processing dependent)
Path to PR:Yes
Work Allowed:Yes
Extendable:Varies

Protection visa (subclass 866)

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Entry: onshore decisionFee: 0 AUD (Onshore protection visa for people in Australia found to meet refugee criteria)
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Stay:permanent
Work:yes
Processing:varies (case-dependent)
Path to PR:Yes
Work Allowed:Yes
Extendable:Varies

Woman at Risk visa (subclass 204)

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Entry: multipleFee: 0 AUD (Humanitarian visa for women at risk offshore)
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Stay:permanent
Work:yes
Processing:varies
Path to PR:Yes
Work Allowed:Yes
Extendable:Varies

Emergency Rescue visa (subclass 203)

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Entry: multipleFee: 0 AUD (Reserved for persons evacuated to Australia from offshore)
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Stay:permanent
Work:yes
Processing:priority processing in emergency situations
Path to PR:Yes
Work Allowed:Yes
Extendable:Varies

Temporary Protection visa (subclass 785)

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Entry: conditionalFee: 0 AUD (Temporary protection arrangements for those found to be refugees in specific contexts)
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Stay:temporary (subject to conditions)
Work:yes
Processing:varies
Path to PR:No
Work Allowed:Yes
Extendable:Conditional

Safe Haven Enterprise visa (subclass 790)

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Entry: conditionalFee: 0 AUD (Introduced as a temporary protection pathway for certain onshore applicants)
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Stay:temporary (usually 5 years)
Work:yes
Processing:varies
Path to PR:Conditional
Work Allowed:Yes
Extendable:No

Global Special Humanitarian visa (subclass 202)

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Entry: multipleFee: 0 AUD (Humanitarian visa for people subject to substantial discrimination)
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Stay:permanent
Work:yes
Processing:varies
Path to PR:Yes
Work Allowed:Yes
Extendable:Varies

In-country Special Humanitarian visa (subclass 201)

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Entry: multipleFee: 0 AUD (Offshore humanitarian subclass within program)
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Stay:permanent
Work:yes
Processing:varies
Path to PR:Yes
Work Allowed:Yes
Extendable:Varies

Category

Others

10 visas listed

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Global Talent visa (subclass 858)

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Entry: multipleFee: varies AUD (Global Talent route for individuals with outstanding achievements in target sectors)
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Stay:permanent
Work:yes
Processing:varies (priority processing available)
Path to PR:Yes
Work Allowed:Yes
Extendable:Varies

Bridging visa A (subclass 010)

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Entry: not_applicableFee: 0 AUD (Issued to lawful non-citizens bridging to a substantive visa decision)
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Stay:until primary visa application decision
Work:conditional
Processing:n/a (issued administratively)
Path to PR:No
Work Allowed:Conditional
Extendable:No

Bridging visa B (subclass 020)

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Entry: not_applicableFee: 0 AUD (Provides travel permission while a bridging visa is in effect)
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Stay:varies (return facility for bridging visa holders)
Work:conditional
Processing:n/a
Path to PR:No
Work Allowed:Conditional
Extendable:No

Bridging visa E (subclass 050)

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Entry: not_applicableFee: 0 AUD (Short-term bridging option for unlawful or certain visa holders)
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Stay:temporary while making arrangements to leave or resolve immigration status
Work:conditional
Processing:n/a
Path to PR:No
Work Allowed:Conditional
Extendable:Conditional

Bridging visa F (subclass 060)

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Entry: not_applicableFee: 0 AUD (Limited-issue bridging visa for specified cases)
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Stay:temporary (issued in limited circumstances)
Work:conditional
Processing:n/a
Path to PR:No
Work Allowed:Conditional
Extendable:Conditional

Resident Return visa (subclass 155)

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Entry: multipleFee: varies AUD (For Australian permanent residents and former residents to return to Australia)
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Stay:up to 5 years (or 3 years in some cases)
Work:yes
Processing:varies
Path to PR:Varies
Work Allowed:Yes
Extendable:Conditional

Resident Return visa (subclass 157) (legacy/current depending on status)

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Entry: multipleFee: varies AUD (Legacy resident return subclass for certain circumstances)
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Stay:varies
Work:yes
Processing:varies
Path to PR:Varies
Work Allowed:Yes
Extendable:Conditional

Special Category visa (subclass 444)

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Entry: multipleFee: 0 AUD (Grant on arrival to New Zealand citizens (Special Category))
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Stay:temporary while in Australia (for NZ citizens)
Work:yes
Processing:immediate on arrival
Path to PR:Varies
Work Allowed:Yes
Extendable:No

Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408)

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Entry: single | multipleFee: varies AUD (Covers a range of temporary activities including events, research, and cultural exchanges)
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Stay:up to 2 years (stream-dependent)
Work:conditional
Processing:varies
Path to PR:No
Work Allowed:Conditional
Extendable:Conditional

Distinguished Talent visa (subclass 124) (legacy/temporary distinguished talent)

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Entry: multipleFee: varies AUD (Legacy distinguished talent temporary visa; permanent distinguished talent is subclass 858)
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Stay:temporary (legacy arrangements)
Work:yes
Processing:varies
Path to PR:Conditional
Work Allowed:Yes
Extendable:Conditional