Permanent work visas

​​​​​​​If you hold an Australian permanent visa, you are an Australian permanent resident.

This is a list of Permanent work visas available. If you are unsure which visa is right for you use our Visa Finder.

Regional visas

Visas for skilled migrants to live and work in regional Australia.

• Regional Sponsor Migration Scheme (subclass 187) – Sponsorship needed
• Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) v​isa (subclass 191)​
• Skilled Regional visa (subclass 887)

Skilled migration visas​

Visas for skilled migrants to live and work anywhere in Australia.

• Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186) – Sponsorship needed
• Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)
• Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) – Nomination needed

Business investment visas

Visas for entrepreneurs, investors and business owners to continue activity in Australia, and to start a new or develop an existing business in Australia.

Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa (subclass 888) – Nomination needed​

National Innovation visa

Visas for people who have an internationally recognised record of exceptional and outstanding achievement in a profession, a sport, the arts or academia and research.  

National Innovation visa (subclass 858) – Invitation needed to apply​​