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Australian citizenship
Australian Citizenship
Becoming an Australian citizen is the ultimate goal for immigrants to live and develop in Australia long-term. Citizens enjoy full civil rights, including the right to vote, obtain an Australian passport, and run for public office.
Application requirements (applicable to most applicants):
Holds Australian permanent resident status
Within the four years prior to submitting the application, applicants must have accumulated at least three years of residency.
Having permanent resident status and residing in Australia within the last 12 months
Good English communication skills
No serious criminal record
Pass the citizenship test (learn about Australian history, culture, laws, etc.)
Citizenship Process:
Online application + payment
Awaiting review and interview scheduling
Take the citizenship test (applicable to ages 18-59)
After approval, attend the citizenship oath ceremony.
Becoming a full Australian citizen allows you to apply for an Australian passport.
485 Graduate Work Visa
Temporary Graduate Visa – Subclass 485
The 485 visa is a temporary work visa that international students can apply for after completing a higher education course in Australia. It is an important step for many people to transition from studying to immigrating.
Visas are applicable to two main categories:
Post-Vocational Education
Suitable for those completing vocational courses (such as TAFE).
The occupation must be on the skilled migration list.
The validity period is 18 months.
Post-Higher Education Job Category
Applicable to completion of Australian undergraduate and postgraduate courses
List of professions without restrictions
Bachelor's degree: Maximum 2 years
Master's degree graduation: up to 3 years
PhD graduation: up to 4 years
Graduates studying in remote areas are eligible for an additional extension.
Visa advantages:
Full-time work rights
Spouse and children can come.
It is an important bridge to skilled migration or employer-sponsored visas.
600 Tourist Visa
Visitor Visa – Subclass 600
The 600 visa is a short-term visitor visa for Australia, applicable to tourism, visiting relatives, or short-term business visits. It is divided into several categories, the most common being the "Tourism Category" and the "Business Category".
Applicable situations:
Tourism and sightseeing in Australia
Visiting relatives and friends
Short-term business activities or meetings
Temporary visit by parents of international students
Visa features:
Visa duration is typically 1 or 3 years.
Single or multiple entry allowed
Each stay or study session must not exceed 3 months.
Applications are flexible and can be submitted from overseas or within the country.
590 Student Guardian Visa
Student Guardian Visa – Subclass 590
The 590 visa is a guardian visa for parents or relatives of underage international students studying in Australia. The guardian must accompany the student in Australia to ensure the child's daily life, studies, and safety.
Target audience:
Parents, grandparents or other legal guardians accompanying their children to school
Applicants must be 21 years of age or older.
The students being accompanied are between 6 and 17 years old (high school level).
Visa features:
The validity period is usually the same as the student visa.
Full-time work is not permitted; students can only take short-term courses of up to 3 months.
Valid medical insurance is required.
Supporting documents such as accommodation arrangements and financial support must be provided.
This visa ensures that international students can be accompanied by family members in Australia, providing them with safety and care.
500 student visa
Student Visa – Subclass 500
The 500 student visa is the main type of visa required for international students to study in Australia. Whether you are coming to study language courses, secondary school, foundation programs, undergraduate, master's, doctoral, or vocational courses, you will need to apply for this visa.
Scope of application:
Language Schools (ELICOS)
Primary and secondary school curriculum
Higher education (undergraduate, master's, doctoral)
TAFE (Technical Education and Training) courses
Research-based courses
Visa features:
Visa validity usually coincides with the course duration.
You can work a fixed amount of time every two weeks as stipulated.
Spouse and children can accompany you.
Multiple entries allowed into Australia
After graduation, you can apply for a 485 work visa (subject to meeting the requirements).
Application materials should include:
COE (Confirmation of Enrollment)
GTE (Genuine Temporary Entry Declaration)
English proficiency scores (e.g., IELTS)
OSHC (Outpatient Health Coverage)
Proof of financial resources (depending on the course and country's risk level)
