Holding a permanent visa makes you an Australian permanent resident, which offers you many of the same rights as a citizen, including the ability to live, work, and study in Australia indefinitely.
Australia offers several permanent work visa pathways for skilled professionals, regional workers, business owners, and individuals with exceptional global talent.
If you’re unsure which visa is most suitable for your circumstances, try our Visa Finder tool or speak directly with one of our licensed agents.
Regional visas
Visas for skilled migrants to live and work in regional Australia.
- Regional Sponsor Migration Scheme (subclass 187) – Sponsorship needed
- Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) Visa (subclass 191)
Skilled migration visas
Visas for skilled migrants to live and work anywhere in Australia.
- Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186) – Sponsorship needed
- Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)
- Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) – Nomination needed
- Skilled Regional visa (subclass 887)
Business investment visas
Visas for entrepreneurs, investors and business owners to continue activity in Australia, and to establish a new or develop an existing business in Australia.
- Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa (subclass 888) – Sponsorship needed
- Business Talent (Permanent) visa (subclass 132) – Sponsorship needed
Global Talent visas
Visas for people who have an internationally recognised record of exceptional and outstanding achievement in an eligible field, including Global Talent pathway and Distinguished Talent pathway applicants.