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Partner visa document checklist (Updated on: 1 June 2026)
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Partner Visa

Partner visa document checklist (Updated on: 1 June 2026)

Australia’s Partner visas are both temporary and permanent visas that enable the spouses (married) or de facto partners of Australian citizens, permanent residents, and eligible New Zealand citizens to reside in Australia on the basis of their relationship. Eligibility for a Partner visa is dependent on several factors, primarily relating to the nature of your relationship. Onshore and Offshore visas…
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1 June, 2026
What can you expect in your Australian visa health examinations? (Updated: 1 June 2026)
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What can you expect in your Australian visa health examinations? (Updated: 1 June 2026)

As part of your Australian visa application, you may be requested to undertake health examinations to ensure visa applicants meet minimum health standards in order to:  protect the local community from public health threats;  estimate the cost the applicant will bear to the healthcare system; and assess the impact it may have on services in short supply.  The type of…
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1 June, 2026
Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) (Subclass 186) visa checklist (Updated on: 1 June 2026)
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Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) (Subclass 186) visa checklist (Updated on: 1 June 2026)

The Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) (Subclass 186) visa is an employer sponsored visa for skilled foreign workers employed in specified occupations. The visa enables suitable employees to live and work in Australia permanently where a suitable Australian worker cannot be sourced. Eligibility for the 186 visa is dependent on several factors, including the occupation, age, and salary of the candidate.…
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1 June, 2026
ENS visa processing times and in demand occupations (updated on: 1 June 2026)
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Employer SponsoredENS Visas

ENS visa processing times and in demand occupations (updated on: 1 June 2026)

A shortage of skilled workers is an ongoing challenge in Australia and globally. Businesses in Australia are able to consider the Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) (ENS) visa to hire foreign workers as a solution to local labour market shortages. Whilst businesses are entitled to hire foreign workers on both temporary and permanent visas, the process can be time-consuming. ENS…
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1 June, 2026
Training (Subclass 407) Visa Checklist (Updated on: 1 June 2026)
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Training (Subclass 407) Visa Checklist (Updated on: 1 June 2026)

The Training (Subclass 407) visa is temporary employer sponsored visa valid for up to two years. It allows an individual to complete workplace-based occupational training activities to improve their skills for their job, area of tertiary study, field of expertise, or in a professional development training program in Australia. The 407 visa has three streams including occupational training that is:…
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1 June, 2026
“Member of the Family Unit” – Who can I include in my Australian visa application? (Updated on: 1 June 2026)
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“Member of the Family Unit” – Who can I include in my Australian visa application? (Updated on: 1 June 2026)

When you apply for an Australian visa, in most instances you’re able to include certain family members in your visa application as dependents. This enables your family to be granted the same visa, for the same duration as you. There are restrictions on exactly which family members you can include. Typically, you can include someone who is known as a…
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1 June, 2026