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Australia - Visas and Work Permits
If you are looking to live and work in Australia, then you will
need to do some research into the visas and permits available
and see if you qualify to apply. Australia is probably the most
attractive destination in the world for skilled workers, businessmen
and even holiday makers and visitors, with over 80,000 Australia
working holiday makers a year and over 60,000 Australia skilled
worker visas granted annually! TipTopJob have teamed
up with Skillclear to help provide professional information
to you so you can find out more about this topic.
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What are Visas and Work Permits?
Firstly, here is an explanation of what a visa, a work permit
and immigration actually is.
- A visa is an official authorization appended
to a passport, permitting entry into and travel within a particular
country or region.
- A work permit is a generic term for a legal
authorization, which allows a person to take employment. It
is most often used in reference to instances where a person
is given permission to work in a country where one does not
hold citizenship,
- Immigration is the act of immigrating; the passing
or coming into a country for the purpose of permanent residence.
It will depend on how long you want to go for, why you want
to go and certain other factors as to which of the visas you
must apply for.
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Types of Visas
Australian
Skilled Worker Visa
If you want to move to Australia as a skilled worker, then you
can find out more information on this page. You can apply for
an Australian Skilled Worker Visa although age, Qualifications,
experience and other factors are considered. Skillclear also
offer a free visa application assessment. Immigration to Australia
as a skilled worker grants instant permanent residence status
in Australia, providing you meet the basic requirements under
the Australian skilled worker points system.
Australian
Business Visa
If you are a successful business person (business owners, investor
and senior executive) and wants to settle permanently in Australia
and develop new or existing businesses in Australia, you can
apply for an Australian Business Visa.
Student
As a student you are also able to apply.
Work
Permit
For a work permit in Australia, you can be sponsored by an employer.
There are 4 categories for employer-sponsored migration, so
please take a look and see which one may relate to you.
Family
and Spouse Visas
The Australia Immigration program allows relatives of Australian
Citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their spouse or
family members into Australia
Retirement
to Australia
The Australia temporary residence program includes a category
for those wanting to live in Australia in retirement.
Australia
Visitor Visa
The Visitor Visa for Australia allows people wanting to visit
for tourism or other recreational activities such as holiday,
sightseeing, social or recreational reasons, to visit relatives
or friends or other short-term non-work purposes (including
short-term study).
Working
Holiday Visa
The Australia Working Holiday Visa allows working holiday makers
to have an extended working holiday in Australia by supplementing
their travel funds through incidental employment, and to experience
closer contact with a local community in Australia.
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Visa Exemptions
Visas are required by everyone visiting Australia except:
1. nationals of New Zealand;
2. nationals of the following countries do not need to
obtain a transit visa before travel if they are continuing their
journey to a third, within eight hours of arriving in Australia:
Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany,
Greece, Hungary, Hong Kong, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy,
Japan, Kiribati, Korea (Rep), Lativia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mexico, Micronesia
(Federated States of), Monaco, Nauru, The Netherlands, New Zealand,
Norway, Palau, Papua New Guinea, The Philippines, Poland, Portugal,
Samoa (Western), San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia,
Solomon Islands, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan
(if issued by the authorities in Taiwan), Thailand, Tonga, Tuvalu,
UK (and its colonies), USA, Vanuatu, Vatican City and Zimbabwe.
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What is an ETA?
The ETA is an electronically stored authority for travel to
Australia that allows people from certain countries (see below)
to visit Australia for up to three months for tourism, short-term
business or elective study purposes. An ETA is invisible and
therefore will not show up in your passport. ETAs (Visitor and
Business - Short Validity ETAs only) may, for some nationals,
be obtained online from the main Department of Immigration and
Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs (DIMIA; website: www.eta.immi.gov.au)
or from over 10,000 travel agents and airline offices throughout
the UK. Only nationals of the following countries are eligible
for an ETA: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, British Overseas Territories,
Brunei, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong
Kong (SAR), Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea (Rep), Liechtenstein,
Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Monaco, The Netherlands, Norway,
Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Taiwan (China), UK, USA and Vatican City.
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Types of Visa and Cost
Tourist Visit/Business Visit (short-term): Free of charge. Note:
A service fee of A$20 is charged when applying for an ETA online
through the DIMIA ETA website. Tourist Visit and Business Short-stay
visas cost £35; Business Long-stay visas cost £70.
There are also student visas available, plus sponsored family
visitor visas; please enquire at the Australian High Commission.
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Validity
Tourist Visit ETAs are valid for 12 months from date of issue.
Short-term Business Visit ETAs are valid for 12 months from
date of issue. Business Visit ETAs are valid for 10 years (or
the life of the passport) and permit multiple entries for a
stay of up to three months for each visit.
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Further Information
Please contact your local Embassy or Consulate or High Commission
to find out further information about visas. The UK and USA
are listed below.
Australian High Commission in the UK
Australia House, The Strand, London WC2B 4LA, UK. Tel: (020)
7379 4334 or (09065) 508 900. Website: www.australia.org.uk
Embassy of the Commonwealth of Australia in the USA
1601 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA. Tel:
(202) 797 3000 or (888) 990 8888. Website: www.austemb.org
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New Zealand - Visas and Work Permits
New Zealand has become an even more attractive destination for
skilled workers and is actively seeking people with certain
skills and experience, offering new and exciting opportunities
for immigration. You can find full information about the options
available by visiting SkillClear
New Zealand Immigration and Work Permit Services.
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Jobs in Australia
If you are looking for a job in Australia, then we may be able
to help you to find one on TipTopJob.com. Please click on one
of the industry sectors below to find what Jobs in Australia
we have.
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