Can I Apply for a Permanent Visa While on an Australian Tourist Visa?
An Australian tourist visa allows a limited stay in the country. However, there is a special process for those interested in permanent residency. Potential migrants are selected based on skills, health, financial resources, age, English language ability and family and business contacts in Australia.
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Significance
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An Australian resident visa will allow you to live, work and study permanently in Australia. It also makes you eligible for health care and eventually Australian citizenship.
Options
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Australia's "skilled migration" program handles applicants with occupational or business skills that would benefit the country's economy. The "family migration" program allows a visa applicant to be sponsored by a relative with Australian citizenship or permanent residency.
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Qualifications
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Refer to Australia's Skilled Occupation List if you wish to apply for a working visa or skilled independent visa. You must be 18 to 45 years old and have the qualifications for one of the occupations on the list, in addition to passing an assessment of your ability to satisfy basic visa criteria.
Documentation
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The minimum travel documents that will be requested of you when filing for any Australian visa are a valid passport and a signed incoming passenger card, including health and character declaration.
Procedure
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You may register on the website of the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship if you'd like to complete your visa application online. Otherwise, locate the Australian Embassy or Consulate nearest you (see Resources) to apply in person.
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