If you do not have an Australian passport, you will need a visa to reach the land of kangaroos: there are various types of them, here we will see together how to obtain a permanent visa (ie without time limits).
As we have already explained in other articles of our blog, do not rely on experiences of friends and acquaintances, because most likely your profile, although it may be similar, is different from others.
Age, nationality, goals, and reasons for travel are just some of the important factors to understand which visa is best for you.
From 2016 all visas must be requested online and have different prices. The process begins with the creation of an IMMIAccount, which is an account that is created on the Australian immigration site.
Visas work in Australia
There are different types of visas to work in Australia: The Working Holiday Visa, that is a temporary visa that allows you to work full time (maximum 6 months for the same employer) and to stay in Australia for a maximum of 2 years (provided you have worked in rural areas for at least 88 days).
Sponsor visa: the employer offers a contract to an employee (for 2 or 4 years) who has the characteristics required by the Australian Immigration Department. Experience requirements, English level (IELTS) and professional qualifications must be met.
Skilled independent visa: a scoring program for those who want to emigrate to Australia. It is not easy to get it, but not impossible. know more Australia Visa Application
The skilled visa or skilled independent visa is a permanent visa to work in Australia. The most requested is the subclass 189, although there are other types that vary according to the state in which they are asked and the presence, or not, of an employer. It is a point visa: based on your professional, academic and age characteristics you can reach, or not, the maximum points.
Here are the requirements to obtain a permanent visa in Australia:
your profession must be present on the Combined List of Eligible Skilled Occupations categorized as a Medium and Long-term Strategic Skill.
educational qualification (taken outside Australia)
qualification obtained in Australia
IELTS (General)
age
years of professional experience
If your project is to move to Australia, we advise you to organize and evaluate the possibility of obtaining a degree directly in Australia (better if university). This will give you more possibilities on a professional level.
But this depends a lot on your profession: if you work in the hospitality sector – as a chef or dining room staff, consider getting an Australian Diploma in this area. Australian employers are certainly looking at the previous experience but, often, the government itself requests official titles.
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