If you are looking for information on visa options for Australia, I cannot blame you. I would love to spend significant time there and explore for what could be a lifetime. The Aussies I have met abroad have been wonderful representatives of their nation and what defines freedom to me.
We will touch on the main visa classes for possible long-term stays in Australia.
- A wise, would-be, expatriate should plan on an explorative trip to answer questions empirically and build the beginning relationships for that dream you have. Visitor visa criteria are quite clear. They are for business or tourism and grant you a 90-day stay. Make mistakes on this visa and be denied a better visa.
- Allow me a moment to highly recommend using licensed and experienced counsel when even considering a life in a new nation. Start that relationship right now for a clear path to citizenship with migration lawyers in Sydney.
- Study or training visa requirements are logical. You will need a university acceptance, course enrollment, finances for living expenses, insurance and documentation of your academic and civic desire to excel.
- If you are a highly skilled and qualified professional, the Skilled Visa is for you. The first step is verification of your talents. Schedule a skills assessment for approved positions and prove your communication abilities.
- Family visas are for those with a documented relationship with a permanent resident via marriage or birth certificate for example. Your health will be checked for all visas and you will need to demonstrate sufficient finances and pass background checks.
- Global Special Humanitarian visas for refugees and others are available. It seems obvious that visas should be applied for outside of the country you wish to enter, but people will try anything when in dire need. It seems that these types of family emergencies and tragedies would be the hardest to document. However, proof of violations is required.
Citizenship is an entirely different approach. Your character must represent your will to live with the people of Australia in harmony. Proof of a minimum of four years of legal residence, employment, character references and language skills are required. Your in-country background and associations will be highly scrutinised. Be prepared to dispute with professionals in each case.
The policy I mentioned at the beginning of being on your best behaviour is a minimum. If your happiness in life goals truly exist in Australia, any criteria are worth the effort.
