Become an Australian citizen You can become a citizen of Australia in different ways. You must meet our criteria before you apply. Conferral and descent are the most common ways to apply. Learn about being an Australian citizen. Permanent residents or New Zealand citizens Australian […]
Former Resident visa – Subclass 151 This permanent visa allows former permanent residents and certain people who served in the Australian Defence Force to live in Australia. Basic Eligibility meet our age and long residence requirement or defence service requirement apply on paper With this […]
Resident Return visa – Subclasses 155 and 157 If you leave Australia after your travel validity expires, or it expires when you are outside Australia, you will not be able to return to Australia as a permanent resident. This visa allows you to return as […]
Bridging visa E (BVE) – Subclass 050 and 051 This visa lets you stay lawfully in Australia while you make arrangements to leave, finalise your immigration matter or wait for an immigration decision. Basic Eligibility comply with all Australian laws be in Australia when the […]
Bridging visa C (BVC) – Subclass 030 This temporary visa generally allows you to stay in Australia after your current substantive visa ceases and while your new substantive visa application is being processed. Basic Eligibility be in Australia when you apply if you meet all […]
Bridging visa B (BVB) – Subclass 020 You can leave and return to Australia during a specified travel period while your application for a substantive visa is being processed. Basic Eligibility be in Australia when you apply for this visa be the holder of a […]
Bridging visa A (BVA) – Subclass 010 This temporary visa generally allows you to stay in Australia after your current substantive visa ceases and while your new substantive visa application is being processed. Basic Eligibility be in Australia when you apply if you meet all […]