Department of Home Affairs
Live permanently in Australia
Australia offers various pathways to permanent residency for skilled workers, family members, investors, and individuals seeking asylum.
Permanent Resident Visa Options
Explore the different streams and pathways available to become an Australian permanent resident.
Visa Options
Family-stream permanent residence visas
For partners, children, parents, or dependent relatives of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen. This also includes children being adopted or carers who need to move to Australia to provide long-term care.
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For workers who have an Australian employer sponsoring them to work in Australia, or have skills that Australia values.
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For entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners looking to establish or manage a business in Australia.
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A pathway to permanent residency for eligible long-term resident retirees who have contributed to and are well-established in the community.
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This visa is for people with an internationally-recognised record of exceptional and outstanding achievement.
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These visas are for people who left their home country due to persecution and are seeking protection in Australia.
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This visa is for eligible citizens from participating Pacific Island countries and Timor Leste to apply for permanent residence to live in Australia.
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