Australia Immigration VISA

You can become a permanent resident of Australia, by applying for and being granted a permanent VISA that allows you to remain in Australia indefinitely.

The most common permanent VISAs include some skilled work and family VISAs.

What are the Entitlements I have when I possess an Aussie Permanent Resident VISA?

As a permanent resident of Australia, you generally can:

• remain in Australia indefinitely
• work and study in Australia
• enroll in Australia’s national health scheme, Medicare
• apply for bank loans to buy property
• sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residence
• apply for Australian citizenship, if eligible
• travel to and from Australia for as long as your travel facility permits.
• attend free English language classes provided by the Adult Migrant English Program
• work in New Zealand

You may also qualify for other government benefits and services. If you hold a permanent VISA, but you are not residing in Australia, your eligibility for the above may be impacted.

Note: An Australian permanent resident and an Australian citizen are not the same.

Read: How To Apply For The Australia Tourist VISA

Requirements For The Australia Immigration VISA

When you apply for a permanent VISA, you will need to meet the Australian VISA requirements. Look under Eligibility in each VISA to see what those requirements are. For example, you need a permanent residence permit after your studies, or because you are working in Australia or running a Business in Australia.

Note: Before you’re qualified to apply for the Aussie Permanent Residence, you must have resided in Australia for years, probably 5 or more.

When you are granted a permanent VISA, you are usually permitted a 5-year travel facility. This means you can leave and re-enter Australia as many times as you like in the 5 years from the date your permanent VISA was granted, as long as your VISA remains valid.

After 5 years, your travel facility expires. You will need to apply for and be granted either:

• a Resident Return VISA – if you wish to re-enter Australia as a permanent resident
• Australian citizenship – if you wish to travel as an Australian citizen.