Australian Visa Options

29/05/2026

The Migration Legislation Amendment (Arrangements for Work and Holiday Visas - Luxembourg) Instrument 2026 commences on 3 June 2026 and introduces a significant procedural change for Luxembourg passport holders applying for a Subclass 462 (Work and Holiday) visa.

Under the amendment, applicants holding a valid passport issued by Luxembourg will be exempt from the requirement to provide a letter of support from their government when lodging a Subclass 462 visa application.

29/05/2026

Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visa ballot China, India and Vietnam open

The Department of Home Affairs has advised that registrations for the Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visa ballot for China, India and Vietnam for the 2026–2027 program year will open on Thursday, 4 June 2026, and will close on Thursday, 25 June 2026.

Individuals seeking to apply for a first Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visa in the 2026–2027 program year must register in the ballot for their respective country during the registration period of 4 June to 25 June 2026.

29/05/2026

The next invitation round for the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) visa will be held on 4 June 2026.

21/05/2026

Tasmania closing to new applications on 3 June

08/05/2026

Update on NT General Skilled Migration (GSM) nomination applications for 2025-26
The NT Government has now received sufficient applications to fully utilise its GSM nomination allocation for the 2025-26 program year.

As a result, the NT nomination portal is now closed to new applications. Applications lodged before the closure will continue to be assessed. Updates on assessment of applications will be provided through the online portal.

Apply for Northern Territory Government visa nomination. Discover eligibility, skilled occupation lists, and steps to migrate and work in Australia's Northern Territory.

07/05/2026

LATEST NEWS: NSW closes allocation for 190 for this program year.

Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491) - Pathway 2

An invitation round for the Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491) Pathway 2 was conducted last week. NSW will continue to invite EOIs for the subclass 491 visa until the nomination allocation is reached.

01/05/2026

17/04/2026

Breaking News:

From 22 April 2026 applications for four permanent Parent visa subclasses (103, 143, 804, 864) will transition to online lodgement. Paper applications will only be considered in exceptional circumstances, with all other applications to be lodged through Immiaccount.

26/03/2026

Temporary travel restrictions for Visitor visa holders with Iranian passports​​​​
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Temporary travel restrictions are in place for people outside Australia who have a Visitor (Subclass 600) visa linked to their Iranian passport.

An Arrival Control Determination began on 26 March 2026 and is in force for 6 months. If you are:

- outside Australia
- hold a Visitor (Subclass 600) visa, and
- departmental records indi​cate you provided a passport issued by the Islamic Republic of Iran when you applied for that Visitor visa

Your Visitor visa has temporarily ceased to be in effect as a result of the Determination, unless an exemption applies.

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04/03/2026

Gabriella moved to Sydney on a Student (subclass 500) visa in 2022. Just before finishing her course, she saw a TikTok from someone claiming to be a “migration adviser” who promised permanent residency in Australia.

She paid them a high fee and trusted them to handle everything, not even checking what visa they had applied for on her behalf.

Gabriella later found out they had applied for a Protection visa – which she wasn’t eligible for – using false claims and documents.

Her application was refused. Now Gabriella faces serious consequences, including a possible fine and up to 10 years in jail, because her visa application included false and misleading information.

Gabriella’s advice?

“Don’t pay anyone for visa help unless they’re a registered migration agent or an Australian legal practitioner – and always know what type of visa you’re applying for.”

Learn from Gabriella and others who’ve had their Protection visa applications refused. Visit: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/pv-applicant-stories