Permanent Visa

Temporary Visa

Provisional Visa

Bridging Visa

📌 Overview

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All Visa Subclasses — Master Overview

Complete listing of all Australian visa subclasses across all categories with type, location and key notes.

👨‍👩‍👧 Family Visas

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Partner Visas

Subclasses 309, 100, 820, 801, 300 — onshore & offshore partner and prospective marriage visas.

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Parent Visas

Subclasses 103, 143, 173, 804, 864, 884, 870 — contributory and non-contributory parent visas.

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Child Visas

Subclasses 101, 102, 117, 802, 837, 445 — dependent, adoption, and orphan relative child visas.

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Other Relatives

Subclasses 835, 836, 838 — remaining relative, carer and aged dependent relative visas.

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🎓 Skilled Migration

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GSM — 189 / 190 / 491

Points-tested skilled migration visas. EOI, invitation-based, occupation lists, skills assessment.

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ENS/TSS — 186 / 494 / 482

Employer-sponsored skilled visas: three-step process — sponsor, nominate, visa application.

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Visa Comparison

Side-by-side feature comparison of 189, 190, 491, 494, 482 and 186 skilled visas.

📜 Legal Reference

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PIC Schedule 4

Public Interest Criteria definitions — character, security, health, debt, passport.

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Key Regulations

Migration Regulations 1994 reference index with key provisions and summaries.

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Sponsorships

Sponsor obligations, enforcement outcomes and review rights.

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Medical Treatment (602)

Subclass 602 — streams, criteria, conditions and waiver policy.

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Visa Conditions & Waivers

Section 41 conditions, Condition 8503/8534 and Reg 2.05(4) waiver framework.

✨ Additional Sheets

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Student Visa 500/590

SC 500 (Student) & SC 590 (Student Guardian) — GTE, English, funds, conditions.

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485 Temporary Graduate

Post-Higher Education & Post-Vocational Education Work streams.

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Bridging Visas A–E

BVA/B/C/D/E — purpose, travel/work rights, duration, validity triggers.

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Protection & Refugee

SC 785, 866, 200–204, 449, 786 — comparison & key distinctions.

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Business Innovation 188/888

All 6 streams of SC 188 + pathway to SC 888 permanent.

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National Innovation 858

SC 858 — internationally recognised exceptional achievement.

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407 Training Visa

Occupational training; sponsor requirements; functional English.

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Short-Term & Visitor Visas

SC 417, 462, 600, 601 (ETA), 651 (eVisitor) + 417 breach scenarios.

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Temporary

Provisional

Bridging

Category	Sub-Category	Item No.	Visa Title	Subclass	Type	Location	Key Notes
Business	Business	1104BA	Business Skills	888	Permanent	Onshore	Employer-sponsored permanent business skills visa.
Business	Business	1202B	Business Skills	188	Provisional	Onshore/Offshore	6 streams: Business Innovation, Investor, Sig. Investor, Premium, Entrepreneur, Ext.
Family – Partner	Partner	1220A	Partner Provisional (Offshore)	309	Temporary	Offshore	Offshore partner visa; spouse/de facto of AUS citizen/PR.
Family – Partner	Partner	1129	Partner Migrant	100	Permanent	In or Outside	Must hold 309 visa; 2-year relationship requirement; follows 309 grant.
Family – Partner	Partner	1214C	Partner Temporary (Onshore)	820	Temporary	Onshore	Onshore partner visa; spouse/de facto of AUS citizen/PR.
Family – Partner	Partner	1124B	Partner Permanent (Onshore)	801	Permanent	Onshore	Must hold 820 or prospective marriage visa; 2-year relationship.
Family – Partner	Partner	1215	Prospective Marriage	300	Temporary	Offshore	9–15 months validity; no re-entry after marriage.
Family – Parent	Parent	1221	Contributory Parent Temp	173	Temporary	Offshore	~12-yr processing; leads to 143.
Family – Parent	Parent	1130	Contributory Parent	143	Permanent	Onshore/Offshore	Higher fee; ~12-yr processing; 2-stage payment.
Family – Parent	Parent	1221A	Contributory Aged Parent Temp	884	Temporary	Onshore	67+ years; leads to 864; ~12-yr processing.
Family – Parent	Parent	1130A	Contributory Aged Parent	864	Permanent	Onshore	67+ years; large 2nd instalment; AoS required.
Family – Parent	Parent	1124	Parent (Non-contributory)	103	Permanent	Offshore	~29-yr processing; balance of family test required.
Family – Parent	Parent	1124A	Aged Parent (Non-contributory)	804	Permanent	Onshore	67+ years; ~29-yr processing.
Family – Parent	Parent	1239	Sponsored Parent Temporary	870	Temporary	Offshore	Max 10 yrs cumulative; no pathway to PR; income test.
Family – Child	Child	1108	Child (Permanent)	101	Permanent	Offshore	Dependent child of AUS citizen/PR; under 18.
Family – Child	Child	1108	Adoption	102	Permanent	Offshore	Adopted child; overseas law compliance required.
Family – Child	Child	1108	Orphan Relative	117	Permanent	Offshore	Orphan relative; must not have turned 18.
Family – Child	Child	1108A	Child Residence	802	Permanent	Onshore	Onshore child visa; dependent child.
Family – Child	Child	1211	Dependent Child (Temp)	445	Temporary	In or Outside	Child of 309/820/826 visa holder; not on parent's app.
Family – Other	Remaining Relative		Remaining Relative	835	Permanent	Offshore	Last remaining relative outside AUS of AUS relative.
Family – Other	Carer		Carer	836	Permanent	Onshore/Offshore	Sponsor has long-term medical condition needing care.
Family – Other	Aged Dependent Relative		Aged Dependent Relative	838	Permanent	Offshore	Dependent on AUS relative financially due to age.
Skilled – GSM	Skilled Independent	1137	Skilled Independent	189	Permanent	Onshore/Offshore	Points-tested; EOI + invitation; 65+ pts; MLTSSL occupation.
Skilled – GSM	Skilled Nominated	1138	Skilled Nominated	190	Permanent	Onshore/Offshore	State/Territory nomination; EOI + invitation; 65+ pts.
Skilled – GSM	Skilled Regional	1241	Skilled Work Regional	491	Provisional	Onshore/Offshore	Temp 5 yrs; regional area; leads to 191 PR after 3 yrs.
Skilled – GSM	Permanent Regional	1139	Permanent Skilled Regional	191	Permanent	Onshore	Follows 491/494; 3-yr regional commitment + income test.
Skilled – Employer	Employer Sponsored Regional	1242	SESR	494	Provisional	Onshore/Offshore	Employer in regional area; leads to 191 PR after 3 yrs.
Skilled – Employer	Temporary Skills	1240	Skills in Demand	482	Temporary	Onshore/Offshore	3-step: sponsor → nomination → visa; max 4 yrs.
Skilled – Employer	Employer Nomination	1114B	ENS	186	Permanent	Onshore/Offshore	Permanent; TRT, DE, and LA streams.
Bridging	Bridging A	1301	Bridging A	010	Bridging	Onshore	Lawful stay while substantive visa decided; no travel rights.
Bridging	Bridging B	1302	Bridging B	020	Bridging	Onshore	As BVA + travel rights for substantive reasons.
Bridging	Bridging C	1303	Bridging C	030	Bridging	Onshore	No substantive visa at lodgement; no work rights generally.
Bridging	Bridging D	1304	Bridging D	040	Bridging	Onshore	5 working days only; no work/travel rights.
Bridging	Bridging E	1305	Bridging E	050	Bridging	Onshore	Unlawful non-citizen; resolving immigration status.
Protection	Protection	1401	Protection	866	Permanent	Onshore	Refugee/protection obligations; Ministerial determination.
Protection	Refugee	1402	Refugee & Humanitarian	200	Permanent	Offshore	Offshore refugee determination; UNHCR referral.
Protection	Temporary Protection	1403	Temporary Protection	785	Temporary	Onshore	Temporary status for certain protection visa applicants.
Other	Medical	1214A	Medical Treatment	602	Temporary	Onshore/Offshore	Short-stay for medical treatment; genuine need required.
Other	Student	1222	Student	500	Temporary	Onshore/Offshore	Registered course; OSHC required.
Other	Working Holiday	1225	Working Holiday	417	Temporary	Offshore	18–35; 12 months; eligible passport holders.
Other	Graduate	1229	Temporary Graduate	485	Temporary	Onshore	Post-study; Graduate/Post-study work streams.

Subclass	Visa Name	Item/Class	Type	Location	LIN / Form	Fees (AUD)	Key Requirements
309	Partner Provisional (Offshore)	1220A – Class UF	Temporary	Offshore	LIN 18/103 \| Form 47SP	$9,365 + $4,685 AAC	Spouse/de facto of AUS citizen or PR; outside AU at time of application.
100	Partner Permanent (Offshore)	1129 – Class BC	Permanent	In or Outside	LIN 18/103 \| Form 47SP	Nil (2nd stage of 309)	Must hold 309 visa; 2-year relationship requirement; follows 309 grant.
820	Partner Temporary (Onshore)	1214C – Class UK	Temporary	Onshore	LIN 18/103 \| Form 47SP	$9,365 (base combined)	Spouse/de facto of AUS citizen or PR; inside AU; s5CB de facto definition.
801	Partner Permanent (Onshore)	1124B – Class BS	Permanent	Onshore	LIN 18/103 \| Form 47SP	$9,365 (base)	Must hold 820 or prospective marriage visa; 2-year relationship; AoS possible.
300	Prospective Marriage	1215 – Class TO	Temporary	Offshore	LIN 18/103 \| Form 47SP	$9,365	Intends to marry; 9–15 months validity; no re-entry after marriage; apply 820/801 after.
445	Dependent Child	1211 – Class EG	Temporary	In or Outside	LIN 16/051 \| Form 918	$3,235	Child not on parent's 309/820 app; parent's provisional visa still in effect.

⚖️ Key Regulations & Definitions

Regulation	Topic	Summary
Reg 1.15A	Spouse	Definition of spouse for visa purposes.
Reg 1.09A	De Facto Partner	Definition of de facto partner and de facto relationship.
s5CB Act	De Facto Partner (Act)	Statutory definition of 'de facto partner' in the Migration Act 1958.
Reg 1.20J	Sponsorship Limitation	Limits Minister's discretion to approve partner sponsorships.
Reg 1.20KA	Sponsorship Bar	Bars certain sponsors from partner/prospective marriage visa sponsorship.
Div 1.5	Family Violence	Provisions for persons who have suffered family violence (regs 1.22–1.27).
s83 Act	Family Members on Visa	Certain persons taken to be included in spouse or parent's visa.
PIC 4001–4021	Public Interest Criteria	Character, security, health, debt, and passport requirements.

⚠️ Income Test for 870 Sponsorship: Sponsor must demonstrate taxable income of AUD $83,454.80 (LIN 19/149). Can combine with spouse/de facto or another child of the sponsored person.

Criteria	173 Contr. Parent Temp	143 Contr. Parent Perm	884 Contr. Aged Temp	864 Contr. Aged Perm	103 Parent Non-Contr.	804 Aged Parent	870 Sponsored Parent
Item / Class	1221 – Class UT	1130 – Class CA	1221A – Class UU	1130A – Class DG	1124 – Class AX	1124A – Class BP	1239 – Class GH
Type	Temporary	Permanent	Temporary	Permanent	Permanent	Permanent	Temporary
Location	Offshore	Onshore or Offshore	Onshore	Onshore	Offshore	Onshore	Offshore (or permitted onshore)
Age Requirement	None	None	67+ years	67+ years	None	67+ years	None (18+ for dependent)
Balance of Family Test	Yes (Reg 1.05)	Yes (Reg 1.05)	Yes (Reg 1.05)	Yes (Reg 1.05)	Yes (Reg 1.05)	Yes (Reg 1.05)	NO
Settled Sponsor Required	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	NO (Income test)
Form	47PA	47PA or 47PT	47PA	47PA or 47PT	47PA	47PA	Form 1502 (Internet)
Base VAC (AUD)	$3,395	$5,040	$5,040	$5,040	$5,280	$5,280	$4,855 (≤3yr) / $10,925 (≤10yr)
2nd Instalment (AUD)	$29,130	$43,600	$29,130	$43,600	$2,065	$2,065	N/A
Assurance of Support	N/A	Yes – $10,000 main; $4,000 MOFU; 10-yr bond	N/A	Yes – $10,000 main; $4,000 MOFU	Yes – $10,000 main; $4,000 MOFU	Yes – $10,000 main; $4,000 MOFU	NO
Processing Time	~12 years	~12 years	~12 years	~12 years	~29 years	~29 years	~6 months
Visa Validity	2 years	5 years	2 years	5 years	5 years	5 years	3 or 5 yrs (max 10 yrs cumulative)
Health Test (PIC 4005)	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes (4007 onshore; 4005 offshore)
Key Notes	Leads to SC 143; offshore only.	Most popular contributory parent visa; AoS required.	Leads to SC 864; onshore only; age 67+.	Onshore; age 67+; largest 2nd instalment.	Very long queue; offshore only.	Onshore; age 67+; very long queue; cheapest.	No pathway to PR; income test; sponsor form 1501.

Criteria	101 – Child (Offshore)	102 – Adoption (Offshore)	117 – Orphan Rel. (Offshore)	802 – Child (Onshore)	837 – Orphan Rel. (Onshore)	445 – Dep. Child (Temp)
Item / Class	1108 – Class AH	1108 – Class AH	1108 – Class AH	1108A – Class AH	1108A – Class AH	1211 – Class EG
Type	Permanent	Permanent	Permanent	Permanent	Permanent	Temporary
Location	Outside AU	Outside AU	Outside AU	Inside AU	Inside AU	In or Outside
Form	47CH	47CH	47CH	47CH	47CH	918
Fees (AUD)	$3,235	$3,235	$1,980	$3,235	$3,235	$3,235
Age Limit	Under 18	Under 18	Under 18	Under 18 (s48: under 25 or incapacitated)	Under 18	Under 18
Relationship Requirement	Dependent child or step-child of AU citizen/PR/ENZC	Adopted/prospectively adopted child	Orphan relative of AU citizen/PR/settled ENZC	Dependent child or step-child	Orphan relative	Dependent child of 309/310/445/820/826 visa holder
Special Requirements	If over 18: not engaged, not married, studying FT	Overseas adoption laws complied with; competent AU authority approved	Orphan; no parent able to care; family unity principle	s48 bar: must be under 25 and incapacitated for work	Must be onshore; s48 bar conditions apply	Parent's provisional visa still in effect

Criteria	835 Remaining Relative (Off)	836 Carer (Offshore)	116 Carer (Onshore)	838 Aged Dep. Relative (Off)	114 Aged Dep. Relative (On)
Item / Class	1123B – Class BF	1123A (offshore)	1123B (onshore)	1123A – Class BF	1123A – Class BF
Type	Permanent	Permanent	Permanent	Permanent	Permanent
Location	Offshore	Offshore	Onshore	Offshore	Onshore
Purpose	All children of AU relative live in AU permanently (last relative overseas)	Provide care to AU relative with long-term medical condition	Onshore carer for AU relative	Aged and financially dependent on AU relative; unable to live independently	Aged and financially dependent on AU relative
Key Condition	All children (eligible) must live in AU	Medical evidence of long-term condition; no suitable care available in AU	Same as offshore	Financial dependence due to age; no other relative in AU	Same as offshore version
Health Test	Yes – PIC 4005	Yes – PIC 4005	Yes – PIC 4005	Yes – PIC 4005	Yes – PIC 4005
Relevant Regulations	Reg 1.15 – Remaining Relative	Reg 1.15AA – Carer	Reg 1.15AA – Carer	Reg 1.14 – Orphan/Aged dependent	Reg 1.14 – Aged dependent

Criteria	189 Skilled Independent	190 Skilled Nominated	491 Skilled Work Regional	485 Temp Graduate	191 Permanent Skilled Regional
Item / Class	1137 – Class SI	1138 – Class SN	1241 – Class PS	1229 – Class TU	1139 – Class RN
Type	Permanent	Permanent	Provisional	Temporary	Permanent
Invitation Required	YES – EOI + Minister's invitation	YES – EOI + State/Territory + Minister	YES – EOI + nomination/sponsorship	No invitation; apply directly post-study	No invitation; eligibility-based after 3 yrs
Age Limit	Under 45 at invitation	Under 45 at invitation	Under 45 at invitation	Varies (generally under 50)	No age limit
Points Test	YES – 65+ points	YES – 65+ (+5 for nomination)	YES – 65+	No	No
Occupation List	MLTSSL	MLTSSL / STSOL	MLTSSL / STSOL / ROL	Relevant to study/degree	Based on prior provisional visa
English Requirement	Competent (Reg 1.15C) – IELTS 6.0 each	Competent (Reg 1.15C)	Competent (Reg 1.15C)	Competent (Reg 1.15C)	Competent (Reg 1.15C)
Location Requirement	None – anywhere in AU	None (2-yr state/terr. commitment)	Must live/work/study in regional area	Must have studied in AU	Must have lived/worked regional AU 3 yrs
s48 Bar (Onshore)	NOT prescribed – must be offshore	NOT prescribed – must be offshore	Prescribed – can apply onshore	Prescribed	Prescribed
Fees (AUD)	$4,910 base; AAC 18+ $2,455	$4,910 base; AAC 18+ $2,455	$4,910 base; AAC 18+ $2,455	$4,600 base	Varies
Path to PR	Immediate PR	Immediate PR	SC 191 after 3 yrs + income $65,000	SC 189 or employer sponsorship	Immediate PR
Key LINs	LIN 19/051; LIN 19/210; LIN 20/162	LIN 20/162; LIN 19/051	LIN 20/162; LIN 19/051; LIN 19/260	LIN 19/051	LIN 19/051

✅ 491 relative sponsorship: Relative must be 18+, AU citizen/PR/ENZC and related (parent, child, sibling, aunt/uncle, cousin, grandparent). 191 income threshold: AUD $65,000 in last year before application.

⬆️ The Three-Step Employer Sponsorship Process

① Step 1SPONSORSHIP
Employer becomes approved SBS
(Form 482S/SR; Reg 2.59)

② Step 2NOMINATION
Employer nominates specific position
(Reg 2.72; s140GB)

③ Step 3VISA APPLICATION
Skilled worker applies for visa
(Schedule 1 & 2)

Criteria	482 Specialist Skills	482 Core Skills	482 Labour Agreement	494 SESR	186 TRT Stream	186 Direct Entry
Item / Class	1240 – Class GK	1240 – Class GK	1240 – Class GK	1242 – Class PE	1114B – Class EN	1114B – Class EN
Type	Temporary	Temporary	Temporary	Provisional	Permanent	Permanent
Age Limit	No age limit	No age limit	No age limit	Under 45	Under 45	Under 45
Income Threshold	AUD $135,000	AUD $76,515	Per Labour Agreement	N/A (regional)	Market salary rate	Market salary rate
Occupation List	ANZSCO 2022 Major Groups 1,2,4,5,6	CSOL – LIN 24/089	Per Labour Agreement	Employer-sponsored list LIN 19/219	Same occupation as 457/482	CSOL (LIN 24/093)
English Requirement	IELTS 5.0 / PTE 36 (LIN 24/099)	IELTS 5.0 / PTE 36	Yes	Competent (IELTS 6.0)	Competent English (Reg 1.15C)	Competent English (Reg 1.15C)
Work Experience	12 months FT in last 5 years	12 months FT in last 5 years	Per Labour Agreement	3 years	2+ years in same position (last 3 yrs)	3 years relevant experience
Regional Requirement	No	No	No	YES – live/work in designated regional area	No	No
Fees (AUD)	$3,210 base	$3,210 base	$3,210 base	$4,910	$4,910	$4,910
Path to PR	SC 186 TRT after 2 yrs in same role	SC 186 TRT after 2 yrs in same role	SC 186 LA	SC 191 after 3 yrs + income test	Immediate PR	Immediate PR
Key LINs	LIN 24/089; LIN 24/099	LIN 24/089; LIN 24/099	IMMI 18/018	LIN 19/211; LIN 19/260	LIN 24/093; LIN 19/216	LIN 24/093

Feature / Requirement	189 Skilled Indep.	190 Skilled Nom.	491 Skilled Regional	494 Emp. Sponsored Reg.	482 Skills in Demand	186 Employer Nom.
Visa Type	PERMANENT	PERMANENT	PROVISIONAL	PROVISIONAL	TEMPORARY	PERMANENT
Mandatory Sponsorship	No (independent)	State/Territory nomination	State/Territory OR eligible relative	Employer (SBS + work agreement)	Employer (SBS + nomination)	Employer nomination
Age Limit	Under 45 at invitation	Under 45 at invitation	Under 45 at invitation	Under 45 (exemptions apply)	No age limit	Under 45 (exemptions: s216 LIN)
Points Test	YES – 65+ (Schedule 6D)	YES – 65+ (+5 for nomination)	YES – 65+	NO	NO	NO
English	Competent – IELTS 6 each	Competent	Competent	Competent	IELTS 5.0 each (LIN 24/099)	Competent
Occupation List	MLTSSL	MLTSSL / STSOL	MLTSSL / STSOL / ROL	Employer-sponsored list	CSOL / ANZSCO Grp 1,2,4,5,6	CSOL / Same role (TRT)
Location Restriction	None	None (2-yr state condition)	Must be in regional AU	Must be in regional AU with sponsor	Work for sponsor only	None
s48 Bar (Onshore)	NOT prescribed (offshore)	NOT prescribed (offshore)	Prescribed – can apply onshore	Prescribed – can apply onshore	Prescribed (must hold substantive/BVA/B/C)	Prescribed
Path to PR	Immediate PR	Immediate PR	SC 191 after 3 yrs + $65K income	SC 191 after 3 yrs + $65K income	SC 186 TRT after 2 yrs same role	Immediate PR
Fees (AUD Base)	$4,910	$4,910	$4,910	$4,910	$3,210	$4,910
Skills Assessment	YES – 3 years	YES – 3 years	YES – 3 years	YES – 3 years (LIN 19/260)	Mandatory in some cases	YES (DE); Prior employment (TRT)

PIC #	Short Title	Full Requirement Summary	Common Visa Types	Waivable?
4001	Character Test	Must pass the character test (s501). Minister may still grant if no basis to refuse.	All substantive visas	No (Minister may decide not to refuse)
4002	Security (ASIO)	Must not be assessed by ASIO as a risk to security (s4 ASIO Act 1979).	All substantive visas	No
4003	Foreign Policy	Must not be determined by Foreign Minister as contrary to Australia's foreign policy interests.	All substantive visas	No
4003B	Critical Technology	Related to critical technology concerns (national security assessment).	Selected visas	No
4004	Commonwealth Debts	Must not have outstanding debts to the Commonwealth, unless arrangements made for payment.	All substantive visas	Yes – if arrangements made
4005	Health Requirement	General health requirement – must not have disease/condition causing significant healthcare costs or public health risk.	All substantive visas (offshore)	Yes – Ministerial discretion in some cases
4007	Health Requirement (Onshore)	Similar to 4005 but applied to onshore applicants. Waiver possible in some circumstances.	Selected onshore visas	Yes – Ministerial discretion
4009	Family Support / Establishment	Likely to become established without undue difficulty or cost to the community.	Permanent family visas	No
4010	Likely Establishment in Australia	Likely to become established in Australia without undue personal difficulty or cost.	Long-stay and permanent visas	No
4019	Values Statement	Applicant has signed an approved Australian values statement (if 18+ at time of application).	Most substantive visas for adults	No
4020	Bogus Documents	Applicant has not given, and is not using, a bogus document in relation to any visa application.	All substantive visas	No (serious consequences)
4021	Valid Passport	Applicant holds or has applied for a valid passport, unless unreasonable to expect them to hold one.	Most substantive visas	Yes – exemptions in regulations
5001	Special Return Criteria	Previously in Australia as a non-citizen and has complied with visa conditions; not overstayed.	Return travellers	No
5002	Conditions of Stay	Was previously lawfully in Australia on the visa and complied with its conditions.	Selected visas	No

Regulation / Section	Topic / Name	Summary	Applies To	Related Sections
Reg 1.03	Definitions	Key definitions including: Aged Parent, Relevant Assessing Authority, Skilled Occupation, Registered Course, Core Skills Income Threshold, Specialist Skills Income Threshold, De facto partner.	All visas	s5, s5CB, s501
Reg 1.05	Balance of Family Test	A parent satisfies the test if eligible children (in AU) ≥ ineligible children (overseas). Reg 1.05A: dependent definition.	Parent visas (103, 143, 173, 804, 864, 884)	s5, s47
Reg 1.09A	De Facto Partner	Definition of de facto partner and de facto relationship.	Partner visas	s5CB, Reg 2.03A
Reg 1.15	Remaining Relative	Definition of remaining relative for SC 835 visa.	SC 835	s5
Reg 1.15A	Spouse	Definition of spouse.	Partner visas	s5F
Reg 1.15AA	Carer	Definition of carer for SC 836 visa.	SC 836	s5
Reg 1.15C	Competent English	IELTS 6.0 each band; PTE 50 each; OET; TOEFL; CAE. Must be within 3 years.	Skilled, employer-sponsored, partner (some)	Reg 1.15B, 1.15D
Reg 1.20J	Sponsorship Limitation – Partner	Limits sponsorship approvals for partner/prospective marriage visas.	Partner, prospective marriage visas	s140E
Reg 2.05	Conditions Applicable to Visas	Conditions that may be applied to visa grants; s41 conditions.	All visas	s41, Reg 2.05(4)
Reg 2.59	Standard Business Sponsor Criteria	Criteria for approval as a standard business sponsor: lawfully operating, no adverse info, no cost recovery, etc.	482, 494	s140E, s140F
Reg 2.60W	Income Test – Parent Sponsor	Sponsor must demonstrate taxable income ≥ AUD $83,454.80.	SC 870	LIN 19/149
Reg 2.72	Nomination Criteria – 482/494	Criteria for approval of nominations for SC 482 and 494; genuine position; AMSR; income thresholds.	482, 494	s140GB
Reg 5.19	Nomination Approval – 186/187	Approval of nominated positions for SC 186 and 187 (ENS).	SC 186, 187	LIN 24/093
s140E Act	Minister to Approve Work & Family Sponsors	Minister must approve both work and family sponsors; framework for sponsorship.	All employer-sponsored; 870	s140F, 140G
s501 Act	Character Test	Comprehensive character test; grounds for refusal/cancellation.	All visas	PIC 4001
s48 Act	s48 Bar – Refusal After Entry	Restricts persons in AU who had visa refusal/cancellation from applying for certain visas onshore.	189, 190 (not prescribed); 482, 491, 494, 186 (prescribed)	Reg 2.12
Div 1.5 (Regs 1.22–1.27)	Family Violence	Evidence and processes for persons who have suffered family violence in relation to partner/family visas.	Partner visas, family visas	s5(1)
Div 2.19 (Regs 2.78–2.87CA)	Sponsorship Obligations	Full set of obligations for standard business sponsors: equivalent terms/conditions, travel costs, record-keeping, reporting, non-discrimination, etc.	All employer-sponsored visas	s140H, s140K
Schedule 6D	General Points Test	Points scoring for GSM visas: age, English, experience, qualification, regional study, nomination bonus.	189, 190, 491	Reg 2.26AC

📋 Sponsorship Obligations

Regulation	Obligation	Details
Reg 2.78	Cooperate with Inspectors	Provide access to premises, documents, and personnel to authorised inspectors.
Reg 2.79	Equivalent Terms & Conditions	Ensure sponsored workers receive terms and conditions no less favourable than Australian workers in the same position and location.
Reg 2.80	Pay Travel Costs (Departure)	Pay reasonable travel costs for sponsored person (and family) to leave Australia if employment ends.
Reg 2.81	Pay Commonwealth Removal Costs	Pay costs incurred by the Commonwealth to locate and remove an unlawful non-citizen who was previously sponsored.
Reg 2.82	Keep Records	Maintain records relevant to sponsorship obligations for the required period.
Reg 2.83	Provide Records to Minister	Provide records and information to the Minister when requested.
Reg 2.84	Report Certain Events	Report specific events (e.g. employment cessation) to the Department within the required timeframe.
Reg 2.86	Ensure Work in Nominated Occupation	Ensure sponsored worker is employed in the nominated occupation, program, or activity.
Reg 2.87	No Cost Recovery from Sponsored Person	Must not recover, transfer, or take actions resulting in the sponsored person paying for certain sponsorship-related costs.
Reg 2.87C	No Discriminatory Recruitment	Must not engage in discriminatory recruitment practices.

⚠️ Possible Enforcement Outcomes for Breach (s140K, s140M)

Outcome Type	Description
Bar Sponsor from Actions	Sponsor barred from sponsoring more people; bar period usually 3 months – 5 years.
Cancel Sponsorship Approval	Cancellation of approval; standard process under Regs 2.96–2.98 must be followed.
Civil Penalty Order	60 penalty units; applied through court (s140Q). Infringement notice may be issued instead (s506A).
Infringement Notice	30 penalty units (first offence) or 60 (subsequent); served within 12 months of contravention (Reg 5.22).
Accept Undertaking	Minister may accept an enforceable undertaking under s140RA.
Formal Warning	Written reminder/warning; no action under s140M but still adverse information.

🔍 Factors Considered When Deciding to Bar/Cancel (Reg 2.89; s140L)

1. Past and present conduct in relation to the Department

2. Number of occasions on which the sponsorship obligation has been breached

3. Nature and severity of circumstances leading to the breach

4. Period of time as an approved sponsor

5. Any direct or indirect impact of the breach on another person

6. Whether the breach was intentional, reckless or inadvertent

7. The extent of any cooperation with the Department, including self-disclosure

8. Implementation of processes to ensure future compliance

9. The number of other sponsorship obligations that have been breached

10. Any other relevant factors

📌 Review Rights: Subreg 4.02(4)(h) allows merits review for decisions to cancel or bar an approved sponsor. BUT: Subreg 4.02(4B) — sponsor must be lawfully operating a business in Australia, otherwise NO merits review rights. Application for review must be lodged within 28 days (Para 347(3)(b)).

Item / Class

1214A – Class UB

LIN

LIN 19/046

Form

48ME (Internet Application)

Location

Onshore or Offshore

Fees (AUD)

$380

Condition

8503 – No Further Stay (may be waived under compelling/compassionate circumstances per Reg 2.05(4))

🏥 Visa Streams / Pathways

Stream	Key Requirements
Medical Treatment	Applicant seeks medical treatment (not surrogacy) in AU; treatment arrangements finalised; no disease posing public health risk; all costs covered privately.
Organ Donor	Applicant donates organ for transplant in AU; recipient may also apply; meets health requirement (PIC 4005); all costs covered privately.
Support Person	Provides emotional or other support to someone holding a 602/675/685 visa for medical purposes; must meet health requirement (PIC 4005).
Western Province – Papua New Guinea	Applicant is a PNG citizen residing in Western Province; Queensland Dept of Health approved medical evacuation/treatment in a Queensland hospital.
Medically Unfit to Depart	Applicant is in AU; turned 50; applied for permanent visa while in AU; appeared to meet all criteria except health; refused; medically unfit to depart.
Financial Hardship	Holds a 602/675/685 visa; in AU; financial hardship due to changed circumstances after arrival; cannot leave AU for reasons beyond control; compelling personal reasons to work.
Compelling Personal Reasons	In AU; compelling personal reasons for grant; holds 602/675/685 visa; meets PIC 4005 (excluding 4005(1)(c)).

Provision	Content / Summary
s41(1)	The regulations may provide that visas, or visas of a specified class, are subject to specified conditions.
s41(2)(a)	Regulations may provide that a visa is subject to a condition that the holder will not, after entering Australia, be entitled to be granted a substantive visa (other than a protection visa or SC 771 transit visa).
s41(2)(b)	Regulations may provide conditions imposing restrictions about work that may be done in Australia: any work; work other than specified work; work of a specified kind.
s41(2A)	The Minister may, in prescribed circumstances, by writing, waive a condition of a kind described in s41(2)(a) to which a particular visa is subject.
Reg 2.05(4)	Prescribed circumstances for waiver: (a) Since visa was granted, compelling and compassionate circumstances have developed: (i) over which the person had no control; AND (ii) that resulted in a major change to the person's circumstances; AND (b) If Minister has previously refused to waive: circumstances are substantially different; AND (c) The request is made in writing.
s46	Sets out when a visa application is a valid application under the Act (formal validity requirements).
Condition 8503	Standard 'no further stay' condition — holder cannot be granted another substantive visa while in Australia. Can be waived under s41(2A)/Reg 2.05(4).
Condition 8534	Certain holder not entitled to be granted a substantive visa in Australia. Can be waived — see policy 5.1.9.
Policy 5.1.9	Conditions 8503 and 8534 can be waived where compelling and compassionate circumstances per Reg 2.05(4) are demonstrated. Must be in writing; circumstances must be over which person had no control and resulted in a major change.

Criteria	SC 500 – Student	SC 590 – Student Guardian
Item / Class	1222 – Class TU	1222 – Class TU
Type	Temporary	Temporary
Location	Onshore / Offshore	Onshore / Offshore
Form	157A (Internet) or 157N	157A (Internet)
Fees (AUD)	$2,000	$2,000
Genuine Applicant (GTE)	Assessed on: applicant's circumstances; immigration history; value of course; parent/guardian status. Direction No. 106 & 108.	Genuine intention to live with the nominating student under 18. Direction No. 106 & 108 apply.
English Requirement	Must be tested within last 2 years; OR enrolled in ≥10 weeks ELICOS; OR ≥20 weeks ELICOS. Not required if studied 5+ years in English in AU/Canada/NZ/South Africa/Ireland/UK/USA. LIN 24/022.	IELTS not required for most applicants.
Financial Capacity	AUD $29,710 annual living costs + 1 year course fees + travel costs (if course >12 months). LIN 19/198.	Access to genuine funds for living costs during stay.
Health Insurance	OSHC required	OSHC required
Age Requirement	Minimum 6 years of age (school students)	Must be a parent of the student, OR relative aged over 21 years.
Course / Study	CRICOS-registered course. Evidence per LIN 24/109.	Nominee (student) must be under 18 and hold or be applying for SC 500.
PIC	4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4010, 4013, 4014, 4020, 4021	4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4010, 4013, 4014, 4019, 4020, 4021
Key Pathway	Subclass 485 (Temp Graduate) → then skilled migration or employer-sponsored.	No onward pathway; solely to supervise student under 18.

⚠️ Condition 8202 — Satisfactory Course Progress

Condition 8202 requires the student to: (a) remain enrolled in a registered course; (b) achieve satisfactory course attendance (generally ≥80%); (c) make satisfactory academic progress. If a student breaches 8202, the provider must report to the Department under the ESOS Act 2000, Standard 8. The Department may then consider cancelling the student visa under s116 (discretion) or s119/s122 (mandatory cancellation grounds).

📋 Key Visa Conditions (SC 500)

8105 Work limitation – 48 hrs/fortnight during study periods
8202 Satisfactory course progress and attendance (≥80%)
8501 Maintain health insurance (OSHC)
8516 Notify change of address
8517 Notify change of course/provider
8532 School-age dependent in full-time education
8533 Notify change of contact details

📌 Item 1229 – Class TU (Skilled Provisional) | Fees: Base $4,600 | AAC (≥18): $2,300 | AAC (<18): $1,160 | Location: In or outside Australia

Criteria	Post-Higher Education Work Stream	Post-Vocational Education Work Stream
Age Requirement	Under 50 if holding Hong Kong or BNO passport, OR completed masters/doctoral degree. Otherwise: 35 years or younger.	Generally 35 years or younger.
Qualification Requirement	Within 6 months before application: completed DEGREE (bachelor, bachelor honours, graduate diploma, masters, doctoral) that: (a) is registered; (b) ≥16 calendar months; (c) ≥2 academic years; (d) all instruction in English; (e) undertaken in AU on study-authorised visa.	Within 6 months before application: completed ASSOCIATE DEGREE, DIPLOMA, or TRADE QUALIFICATION that: (a) is registered; (b) ≥16 calendar months; (c) ≥2 academic years; (d) all instruction in English; (e) undertaken in AU on study-authorised visa.
Skilled Occupation	N/A — no occupation nomination required	Must nominate a skilled occupation (Reg 1.15I). Each qualification must be closely related to the nominated occupation. Skills assessment applied for within 3 years.
Skills Assessment	N/A for this stream	Must have applied for skills assessment. Assessment must confirm suitability within 3 years.
English Requirement	Competent English (Reg 1.15C): IELTS 6.0 each; PTE 50 each; OET; TOEFL; CAE. Within 3 years.	Competent English – same standards (Reg 1.15C).
AFP Check	Australian Federal Police check applied for within 12 months before application.	AFP check applied for within 12 months before application.
Visa Duration	Doctoral degree: up to 4 yrs. Masters: 2–3 yrs. Bachelor: 2 yrs.	Generally 18 months – 2 years.
2nd 485 Eligibility	Possible if lived only in regional area for ≥2 years immediately before applying for 2nd visa (LIN 22/022 postcodes).	Same regional condition applies for second 485.
Path to PR	Points test migration (189/190/491) or employer sponsorship (482/186/494).	Points test skilled migration or employer sponsorship.

Criteria	BVA – SC 010	BVB – SC 020	BVC – SC 030	BVD – SC 040/041	BVE – SC 050/051
Fees (AUD)	NIL	$190	NIL	NIL	NIL
Purpose	Maintains lawful status while NEW substantive visa application is being processed. Applicant must have held a valid substantive visa when lodging.	Allows lawful stay AND overseas travel while substantive visa or judicial review is pending. Only BV with travel rights.	Allows lawful status when the person did NOT hold a substantive visa at lodgement (unlawful or on previous BV).	Very short-term (5 working days). Allows a person to lodge a substantive visa or make arrangements to depart.	Allows lawful stay for unlawful non-citizens; persons on BVD; judicial review; Ministerial Intervention; seeking protection.
Travel Rights	❌ NO overseas travel — BVA immediately ceases on departure (s42(2)(c)).	✅ YES – overseas travel and re-entry permitted within Minister-specified period (typically 3–12 months).	❌ NO overseas travel — BVC ceases immediately on departure.	❌ NO overseas travel.	❌ NO overseas travel.
Work Rights	Generally same as previous substantive visa. Can apply for work rights on BVA if in financial hardship.	Generally mirrors BVA work rights.	Usually NO work rights initially (Condition 8101). Can apply if in financial hardship.	NO work rights.	Generally no work rights. Very limited for judicial review.
Duration	Until decision on substantive visa + 35 days after refusal (unless s1A bar — ceases immediately).	Specific travel period granted; then active until decision on substantive visa.	Until decision on substantive visa + 35 days after refusal.	5 working days from date of grant.	Case-by-case; weeks to longer depending on circumstances.
Application Method	Often AUTOMATICALLY granted when lodging valid onshore substantive visa (Reg 2.20; s78).	SEPARATE application required – Form 1006.	Often AUTOMATICALLY granted when lodging substantive visa without holding substantive visa.	Granted by Department — not applied for by individual.	SEPARATE application required – Form 1004.
Key Distinction	Maintains lawful status & existing visa conditions for those already legal.	ONLY bridging visa allowing overseas travel and re-entry.	Provides lawful status for those who overstayed or applied from unlawful status.	Last-resort, very short-term visa. Not renewable.	Often for complex immigration matters: unlawful non-citizens, protection applicants, judicial review.
Common Scenarios	Transitioning between visas; student/partner/skills visa being processed.	Need to travel overseas for work/family emergency while application pending.	Refused visa applicant; unlawful stay; applying for new substantive visa after becoming unlawful.	Released from immigration detention; system error preventing lodgement.	Overstayer seeking to regularise status; protection visa applicants; judicial review applicants.

⏱️ Bridging Visa Validity Triggers — When Does a Bridging Visa Cease?

Scenario	When Bridging Visa Ceases
Substantive visa is GRANTED	On grant of the substantive visa – immediately.
Substantive visa REFUSED (standard)	35 days after the Minister's refusal decision.
Substantive visa refused; subclause 1A applies	At the time the Minister makes the refusal decision – ceases IMMEDIATELY.
ART refuses review (not remitting to Minister)	35 days after ART's decision.
New bridging visa granted for the SAME substantive application	On grant of the new bridging visa – immediately.
Withdrawal of substantive visa or merits review application	35 days after the withdrawal.
Substantive visa held is CANCELLED	On cancellation – immediately.
ART REMITS the substantive visa application to the Minister	Continues until the new reconsideration process triggers the relevant event.
Judicial review proceedings COMPLETED	28 days after completion of judicial review proceedings.

🔖 Key Condition Codes for Bridging Visas

8101 No work – prohibits engaging in any work (s41, Reg 4.35)
8105 Work limitation – specific work restrictions apply (limited hours or types)
8303 No criminal activities while in Australia
8501 Maintain adequate health insurance throughout visa period
8517 Reporting requirements – must report to Department as directed

⚠️ Key Distinction — TPV (785) vs Permanent Protection (866): TPV (785) is only available to persons INELIGIBLE for 866 — those who: arrived by boat without a visa (UMA); were NOT immigration cleared; or have previously held a TPV, SHEV, or Temporary Humanitarian visa. Permanent Protection (866) is available ONLY to persons who did NOT meet any of the above conditions — arrived legally, were immigration cleared, and have NEVER held TPV/SHEV/UJ/UO visa.

Criteria	785 Temp Protection	866 Protection (Perm)	200 Refugee	203 Emerg. Rescue	204 Woman at Risk	449 Hum. Stay (Temp)
Item / Class	1403 – XD	1401 – XA	1402 – XB	1402 – XB	1402 – XB	1223B – UJ
Type	Temporary	Permanent	Permanent	Permanent	Permanent	Temporary
Form	1505	1401	842	842	842	N/A
Location	Onshore	Onshore	Offshore	Offshore	Offshore	Offshore
Fees (AUD)	$570	$50	$570	Same as 200	Same as 200	NIL
Core Eligibility	s36(2)(a)/(aa): protection obligations. Must be INELIGIBLE for 866 (UMA or held temporary humanitarian visa).	s36(2)(a)/(aa): protection obligations. Must NOT have arrived by boat without visa; must have been immigration cleared.	Person outside AU subject to persecution in home country.	Person with URGENT compelling need to travel to AU (immediate danger to life).	Woman subject to persecution/discrimination outside home country without government protection.	Applicant displaced from home, unable to return due to grave fear for personal safety.
Key Notes	For persons ineligible for 866 (UMA). Conditions include 8503, 8570 (must live/work in specified area).	Full protection visa; permanent residence. Subsumes previous processing under s36.	Requires UNHCR referral or proposal in most cases.	Used primarily for UNHCR emergency referrals. Very few granted each year.	Specifically for women without protection of any government.	No pathway to permanent residence directly; subject to annual cap.

Criteria	Business Innovation	Business Innovation Extension	Investor Stream	Significant Investor	Sig. Investor Extension	Entrepreneur Stream
Fees – Base VAC	$1,205 + $605 add.	$1,205 + $605 add.	$1,205 + $605 add.	$14,670 + $7,335 add.	$14,670 + $7,335 add.	$6,765 + $3,385 add.
Invitation Required	YES – by Minister (via SkillSelect EOI)	N/A – must HOLD 188 BI stream for 3 yrs	YES – by Minister	YES – by Minister	Must HOLD 188 SIS for ≥3 yrs OR held 188 SIE ≤1 time before	YES – by Minister
Age Limit	Under 55 OR exceptional economic benefit	—	Under 55 OR exceptional economic benefit	No age limit stated	—	Under 55 OR exceptional economic benefit
Points Test	YES – minimum 65 points (LIN 22/083)	—	YES – minimum 65 points	YES – minimum 65 points	—	YES – minimum 65 points
Business/Investment Requirement	Substantial interest in qualifying business for ≥2 of 4 fiscal years. Net assets ≥AUD $1,250,000. Turnover ≥AUD $750,000.	Continued operation of main business; maintained ownership and involvement.	≥1 year direct involvement managing qualifying business. Net eligible investments ≥AUD $2,500,000.	Complying significant investment of ≥AUD $2,500,000. Genuine intention to hold investment for whole visa period.	Investment ≥AUD $5,000,000. Overall successful record of eligible investment.	Proposed business activity; State/Territory determines exceptional economic benefit.
Pathway to SC 888	SC 888 Business Innovation & Investment (Permanent)	SC 888 after qualifying	SC 888 Investor stream	SC 888 Significant Investor stream	SC 888 Significant Investor stream	SC 888 Entrepreneur stream

✅ SC 888 — Business Innovation & Investment (Permanent): The applicant must: (a) currently hold or have held a SC 188 visa in the relevant stream; (b) have met all conditions of the 188 visa; (c) be nominated by the same or another State/Territory government; (d) demonstrate established qualifying business in AU or maintained qualifying investments; (e) meet health and character requirements. LIN 21/026 applies to SC 888 as well.

Item / Class

1113 – Class BX

Visa Type

PERMANENT

LIN

LIN 21/026

Form

47NI (Internet)

Location

Onshore / Offshore

Fees (AUD)

Base: $4,985 | AAC (≥18): $2,495 | AAC (<18): $1,250

Invitation Required

YES – must be invited by the Minister; must apply within the time limit specified in the invitation.

PIC

4001 (Character), 4002 (Security), 4003 (Foreign Policy), 4004 (Debts), 4005 (Health), 4019 (Values Statement), 4020 (Bogus Documents), 4021 (Passport)

🌟 Core Eligibility Requirements

Core Requirement

The applicant must have an INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED RECORD OF EXCEPTIONAL AND OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT in: (i) A profession; (ii) A sport; (iii) The arts; OR (iv) Academia and research.

'Internationally Recognised'

Achievement must be recognised internationally — not sufficient to be prominent only within Australia or one country. Recognition must extend across countries/internationally.

'Exceptional and Outstanding'

Achievement must be of an exceptional and outstanding nature — this sets a very high bar. The person must be at the pinnacle of their field internationally.

'Still Prominent'

Applicant must currently be prominent in the area of their achievement — past achievement alone is not sufficient if the person is no longer active or prominent in the field.

'Asset to Australian Community'

The Minister must be satisfied that the applicant would be a genuine asset to Australia — economically, culturally, socially, or in another way relevant to their field of expertise.

Comparison with SC 189

Unlike SC 189, SC 858 does NOT require: points test; EOI via SkillSelect; skills assessment from assessing authority; or a specific occupation list.

✅ No points test. No employer sponsorship. No age limit. No occupation list. Suited for Olympic/World champions, Nobel-level academics, internationally renowned artists, and equivalent.

Item / Class

Item 1238 – Class GT

Type

TEMPORARY

Location

Onshore / Offshore

Fees (AUD)

Base: $430

English Requirement

FUNCTIONAL ENGLISH (lower than competent English) — capable of communicating in basic English as required for the training.

Approved Sponsor Required

YES — must be an APPROVED WORK SPONSOR (standard business sponsor or approved temporary activities sponsor). Must nominate a program of occupational training under s140GB(1)(b).

📋 Occupational Training Program

The applicant must undertake a GENUINE occupational training program: (a) Workplace-based training to improve skills in current occupation; (b) Training required to obtain registration/licensing in Australia; (c) Training as part of a bilateral/multilateral arrangement between AU and another country; (d) Training for the primary purpose of capacity building in the applicant's home country.

🏢 How to Become an Approved Temporary Activities Sponsor (for 407)

An eligible temporary activities sponsor must be ONE of: An Australian organisation lawfully established and operating in AU (company, body corporate, partnership, non-profit, unincorporated body — NOT sole trader) | Australian Commonwealth, State or Territory government agency | Foreign government agency lawfully operating in AU | International organisation recognised by AU (e.g. United Nations) | Organisation operating a superyacht | Sporting organisation lawfully operating in AU | Religious institution lawfully operating in AU. Sponsor Application Form: 1478 — Fee: AUD $420.

⚠️ SC 407 is specifically designed for OCCUPATIONAL TRAINING — it is NOT a general work visa. The visa holder is not permitted to engage in work outside the specific training program. There is no direct pathway to permanent residence from a 407 visa.

Criteria	417 Working Holiday	462 Work & Holiday	600 Visitor	601 ETA	651 eVisitor
Item / Class	1225 – Class TZ	1224A – Class US	1236 – Class FA	1208A – Class UD	1218AA – Class TV
Type	Temporary	Temporary	Temporary	Temporary	Temporary
Fees (AUD)	$670	$670	Onshore: $500 / Offshore: $200 / Frequent Traveller: $1,480	NIL	NIL
Age Requirement	Over 18 AND under 35 (some passports: under 30)	Generally 18–35	No specific age limit	No specific age limit	No specific age limit
English Requirement	Not required formally	Functional English (LIN 21/019)	Not required formally	Not required formally	Not required formally
2nd / 3rd Visa Conditions	2nd: 3 months specified work in regional area. 3rd: 6 months specified work.	2nd: 3 months specified work. 3rd: 6 months specified work.	N/A	N/A	N/A
Specified Work Types	Plant/animal cultivation, fishing/pearling, tree farming/felling, mining, construction in regional AU.	Same concept as 417.	N/A	N/A	N/A
Form	Form 1150 (Internet)	Form 1208 (Internet)	Form 48G / 1419	Australian ETA App	Form 1362 (Internet)
Key LINs	LIN 22/051; LIN 22/012	LIN 21/019	LIN 21/056	LIN 22/048	LIN 16/111
Key Notes	Most popular working holiday visa. 28-day grace period after expiry before 3-year re-entry ban. COVID-19 amendments apply.	Similar to 417 but for bilateral agreement countries. Country-specific caps apply.	Multiple streams: Tourist, Business Visitor, Frequent Traveller, Sponsored Family, ADS (PRC only).	Visa grants via Australian ETA app (iOS/Android). No fee.	For eligible European and other country passport holders. No fee.

⚠️ 417 Working Holiday — Common Breach Scenarios & Agent Guidance

Breach Scenario	Key Sections	Key Regulations	Agent Actions / Options
Visa Expiry Imminent / Already Expired (Most common urgent scenario)	s13 (Lawful/unlawful), s14 (When unlawful), s15 (Detention), s189 (Mandatory detention), s198 (Removal)	Reg 2.43A; Ministerial Direction 90	BEFORE EXPIRY: Lodge new substantive visa immediately → automatic BVA granted. AFTER EXPIRY: Apply for BVE immediately to regain lawful status. 28-day grace period: Lodge new application within 28 days of expiry to avoid 3-year re-entry ban.
Breach of Work Condition 8547 (6-month same employer rule)	s116 (Minister's power to cancel), s109 (Cancellation for non-compliance)	Reg 2.43A; Ministerial Direction 90	Assess extent of breach. Advise on potential consequences: NOICC, visa cancellation, future visa bars. Explore regularisation options. Respond to any NOICC immediately with submissions showing circumstances.
Breach of Study Condition 8548 (4-month study rule)	s116 (Cancellation powers), s109 (Cancellation for breach)	Reg 2.43A; Reg 2.43B; Ministerial Direction 90	Investigate study duration and nature of course. If genuinely transitioning to study: advise on Student visa (500) application. Prepare response to any NOICC showing intent and circumstances.

Australian Immigration Visa Reference Guide

Item / Class

LIN

Form

Location

Fees (AUD)

Condition

Item / Class

Visa Type

LIN

Form

Location

Fees (AUD)

Invitation Required

PIC

Core Requirement

'Internationally Recognised'

'Exceptional and Outstanding'

'Still Prominent'

'Asset to Australian Community'

Comparison with SC 189

Item / Class

Type

Location

Fees (AUD)

English Requirement

Approved Sponsor Required

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