Australia offers numerous work visa opportunities for foreign nationals seeking employment “Down Under,” but navigating the complex application process requires careful preparation and understanding of eligibility requirements. We’ll offer a complete guide to securing a work visa in Australia.
Once you’ve obtained your Australian work permit and are all packed up and ready to relocate, Sabuy Express can help you move your belongings to Australia quickly and securely, so you can enjoy your new career and lifestyle in Australia.
The first thing to do is to apply for the correct work permit. We’ll start by explaining the different categories of work visas.
Understanding Australian Work Visa Categories
There are several types of work visas in Australia, depending on your age, the length of time you want to work, and your skill level. They include:
Short Stay Work Visas
These include the “Working Holiday Maker (WHM) visa subclasses 417 and 462. They both enable 18-to 30-year-olds to work for 12 months in Australia to help fund their visit.
- 462 – This visa is aimed at higher-educational workers and requires the applicant to satisfy certain educational and English language requirements. It also requires citizens of some countries to furnish a letter of support from their government of origin. Young adults from qualified nations can use this special visa to visit Australia for a year. With this visa, you can work part-time or take short courses.
- 417 – provides the same length of working stay in Australia without having the educational and English language requirements. A working holiday visa gives you the chance to work and enjoy Australia. This temporary visa is perfect for non-native English speakers as it needs no English skills or advanced qualifications.
Temporary Activity and Specialist Visas
Short stay visas also include subclass 400 visas for specific, specialized work to improve international relations on a short-term basis. They grant permission to the holder to work in Australia for up to six months. Two subclasses of this visa include:
- 403 – Temporary Work (International Relations) visa covers work that improves Australia’s international relations and is regulated by an agreement between the Australian government and the government of the worker’s country of origin. Individuals involved in foreign government roles, formal global programs or official international agreements can use this Visa for temporary entry to Australia. It aids in diplomatic, consular, domestic, and seasonal work that is tied to global collaboration.
- 408 – Temporary Activity visa is for workers who need to travel to Australia to perform specific work on a short-term basis. It requires sponsorship from the inviting organization. Regardless of your pursuit of a unique job opportunity or a community program – it is tailored for individuals participating in specific activities in Australia.
Both of these visas can be extended under certain circumstances.
Skilled Migration: Permanent Career Opportunities
Three visas are designed for skilled workers, allowing the applicant to live and work in Australia as permanent residents.
- 190 – Skilled nominated visa allows applicants possessing specific verified skills listed on the skilled occupation list to live and work in Australia.
- 485 – Post-Vocational Education Work Stream is for international students at least 35 years of age who have recently graduated to work in Australia in certain relevant occupations related to their studies.
- 491 – Allows skilled foreign workers nominated by an Australian state or territory government to live and work in Australia when sponsored or nominated. They must pass a suitable skills assessment and point test on the occupation list.
How to Get a Work Permit in Australia
You can apply for most of these visas online from your home country by accessing the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs. Create an ImmiAccount, choose your type of visa, and fill out the application in full.
If you’re applying for a sponsored job, you must provide the sponsor’s contact details. However, there are unsponsored visas that don’t require a job offer and allow you to work for multiple employers.
To apply for most unsponsored visas, you must first complete an Expression of Interest (EOI) through the SkillSelect website. Once you’ve been declared eligible for the visa, you’ll then officially lodge the EOI.
How to Qualify for an Unsponsored Visa
Eligibility for most unsponsored visas is based on points accrued through your age, English language proficiency, and study qualifications.
With some unsponsored visas, such as subclass 190, you’ll also need to be nominated by a state or territory. This may require you to register on their respective regional websites to be nominated. You also may be required to submit:
- Skills assessment from relevant Australian assessing authorities
- English language proficiency test results
- Certified document translations
- Health examination results
- Police clearance certificates
Processing Times, Costs, and Professional Support
There is no standard processing time; each visa type has its own standard processing time based on the required information. However, you can check the status of a visa application by logging onto your ImmiAccount. The applicant will be contacted once the application process is finalized.
The cost of an Australian work visa varies by visa type. For example, the basic application charge for the Skilled Nominated visa (190) is AUD 4,770. If the price increases between the date the application was filed and the date it was approved, the new, higher charges will be applied.
Trust Your Relocation to Sabuy Express
Once you are approved for your work visa, the next step is safely moving your belongings to Australia. Sabuy Express is an international courier service in Thailand and Australia that has been shipping goods between the two countries for almost fifteen years and has achieved an enviable reputation for safety and efficiency.
If you’re considering relocating “Down Under,” trust your household belongings to Sabuy Express as the first step in enjoying a new working life in Australia.
