Australian Work Visa Finder: Explore Skilled, Temporary and Working Holiday Visas
Choose the kind of work you plan to do and see the Australian work visa options worth exploring.
About the Australian Work Visa Finder
Australian work visas range from short-stay specialist and temporary activity visas to employer sponsored and permanent skilled visas. Some listed visas may be closed or replaced, so every result carries a status note.
The Work Visa Finder narrows the list by the type of work you plan to do, how long you want to stay and how you intend to apply. It shows options only and does not assess eligibility.
How to use the Work Visa Finder
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Answer the questions. Choose the kind of work you will do. Skilled workers are asked how long they plan to stay and how they will apply.
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Review your options. See a short list of visa options to explore, with stay, fees from and key points for each.
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Read the guide. Open the Migration Republic guide for any visa that looks relevant.
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Book a consultation. Send your answers to a registered migration agent to talk through your options.
Australian Work Visa Finder FAQs
Which work visas lead to permanent residence?
Skilled options such as the 186, 190 and 189, and some business and talent visas, can lead to permanent residence. Rules and availability change.
Are the 188, 187 and 489 still open?
They remain on the official list but are reported closed or replaced. We label them. Confirm their status with a registered agent.
Does this tool assess my eligibility?
No. It lists options to explore and is not migration advice.
Can I book a consultation from the results?
Yes. Every result links to Book a Consultation and you can send your answers to an agent.
Looking for more? Browse all migration tools or book a consultation with a MARA registered migration agent.