VISA CATEGORIES
STUDY / TRAINING VISA

Student visa is a type of visa that allows individuals to study in a foreign country for a specific duration. It is typically granted to individuals who have been accepted into an educational institution in the host country and intend to pursue full-time studies.
Purpose
The primary purpose of a student visa is to enable individuals to pursue academic studies in a foreign country. Eligibility
The duration of a student's visa is usually linked to the duration of the course of study. In some cases.
Restrictions
Application process
The Application process typically involves submitting an application form, proof of acceptance into an educational institution, evidence of financial support, a valid passport, and sometimes medical and police clearance certificates.
Renewal
Post-study options
Overall, a student visa provides the opportunity for individuals to pursue educational opportunities abroad, enriching their academic and personal experiences while contributing to cross-cultural exchange and understanding.
TEMPORARY / VISITOR VISA

A temporary visa, also known as a visitor visa or tourist visa, allows individuals to enter and stay in a foreign country for a temporary period for purposes such as tourism, visiting family or friends, attending business meetings, or participating in short-term educational or cultural activities.
Purpose
The primary purpose of a temporary visa is to permit individuals to visit a foreign country for a temporary period for specific purposes such as tourism, visiting family or friends, attending business meetings, or participating in short-term educational or cultural activities. Eligibility
Eligibility criteria for a temporary visa vary depending on the country and its immigration policies. Generally, applicants must demonstrate ties to their home country, such as employment, property ownership, or family relationships, to ensure they have reasons to return home after their temporary stay. They may also need to show proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay and return journey.
Restrictions
Application process
The application process for a temporary visa usually involves submitting an application form, providing supporting documents such as proof of sufficient funds, travel itinerary, accommodation arrangements, and a valid passport, and sometimes attending an interview at the consulate or embassy.
Renewal
Exit Requirements
Overall, a temporary visa provides individuals with the opportunity to visit a foreign country for a temporary period for a various purposes, enriching their experiences and fostering cultural exchange and understanding.
BUSINESS VISA

A business visa is a type of visa that permits individuals to travel to a foreign country for business-related purposes. It is typically granted to entrepreneurs, businesspeople, and professionals who need to engage in activities such as attending meetings, conferences, negotiations, or exploring business opportunities.
Purpose
The primary purpose of a business visa is to facilitate travel for individuals engaging in business-related activities in a foreign country. These activities may include attending meetings, conferences, trade shows, negotiations, or exploring potential business opportunities. Eligibility
Eligibility criteria for a business visa vary depending on the country and its immigration policies. Generally, applicants must demonstrate that their purpose of travel is strictly for business-related activities and that they have ties to their home country.
Duration
Activities Permitted
Business visa holders are usually permitted to engage in a range of business-related activities, including attending meetings, conferences, seminars, trade shows, and negotiations.
Application process
Restrictions
Renewal
Exit Requirements
Refugee and humanitarian visas

- Global Special Humanitarian (subclass 202)
- Protection visa (subclass 866)
- Refugee visas (subclass 200, 201, 203 and 204)
- Temporary Protection visa (subclass 785)
- Safe Haven Enterprise visa (subclass 790)
- Resolution of Status visa (subclass 851)
Other visas

- Bridging visa A – BVA - (subclass 010)
- Bridging visa B – BVB – (subclass 020)
- Bridging visa C – BVC – (subclass 030)
- Bridging visa E – BVE – (subclass 050 and 051)
- Crew Travel Authority visa (subclass 942)
- Former Resident visa (subclass 151)
- Maritime Crew visa (subclass 988)
- Medical Treatment visa (subclass 602)
- Resident Return visa (subclass 155 157)
- Special Category visa (subclass 444)
- Special Purpose visa
- Investor Retirement visa (subclass 405)
- Confirmatory (Residence) visa (subclass 808)
Repealed visas

- Business (Short Stay) visa (subclass 456)
- Business Skills (Provisional) visa (subclass 160 and 165)
- Business Talent (Permanent) visa (subclass 132)
- Distinguished Talent visa (subclass 124)
- Domestic Worker (Temporary) Diplomatic and Consular visa (subclass 426)
- Domestic Worker (Temporary) Executive visa (subclass 427)
- Electronic Travel Authority (Business Entrant) visa (subclass 956 and 977)
- Electronic Travel Authority (Visitor) visa (subclass 976)
- Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 121 and 856)
- Established Business in Australia visa (subclass 845)
- Exchange visa (subclass 411)
- Foreign Government Agency (subclass 415)
- Government Agreement visa (subclass 406)
- Labor Agreement visa (subclass 120)
- Labor Agreement visa (subclass 855)
- Media and Film Staff visa (subclass 423)
- Medical Practitioner visa (subclass 422)
- Medical Treatment (Short Stay) visa (subclass 675)
- Medical Treatment Long Stay visa (subclass 685)
- Regional Sponsor Migration Scheme (subclass 119 and 857)
- Religious Worker visa (subclass 428)
- Retirement visa (subclass 410)
- Skilled Designated Area Sponsored visa (subclass 496)
- Skilled Independent Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 495)
- Skilled Independent visa (subclass 175)
- Skilled Independent visa (subclass 885)
- Skilled Regional Sponsored visa (subclass 475)
- Skilled Regional Sponsored (subclass 487)
- Skilled Sponsored visa (subclass 176)
- Special Program visa (subclass 416)
- Sponsored visa (subclass 886)
- Sport visa (subclass 421)
- Superyacht Crew visa (subclass 488)
- State or Territory Sponsored Regional Established Business in Australia visa (subclass 846)
- Temporary Work (Entertainment) visa (subclass 420)
- Temporary Work (Skilled) visa (subclass 457)
- Tourist visa (subclass 676)
- Temporary Work (long Stay Activity) visa (subclass 401)
- Training and Research visa (subclass 402)
- Visiting Academic visa (subclass 419)
- Foreign Affairs or Defence sector visa (subclass 576)
- Higher Education Sector visa (subclass 573)
- Independent ELICOS Sector visa (subclass 570)
- Non Award Sector visa (subclass 575)
- Postgraduate Research Sector visa (subclass 574)
- School Sector visa (subclass 571)
- Student Guardian visa (subclass 580)
- Vocational Education and Training Sector visa (Subclass 572)