Find the Right Visa, Faster
From your first student visa to permanent residency — Australian visa pathways grouped by what you're trying to do, not by subclass number.
Study visas
The two visas that cover almost every international student's journey — from enrolment through to post-graduation work.
Skilled migration
Points-tested pathways to permanent residency, with or without state and family support.
Skilled Independent Visa
Permanent residency, no sponsor or nomination required — but the most competitive of the three.
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Permanent residency with a state or territory nomination, adding 5 points to your score.
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A 15-point bonus for state or family sponsorship, in exchange for living regionally. Leads to PR via Subclass 191.
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The final step for people who already hold an older provisional regional visa.
Employer sponsored
Temporary and permanent pathways that start with a genuine job offer from an Australian employer.
Skills in Demand Visa
Temporary employer-sponsored visa (formerly TSS), now structured around salary-based streams, with a direct route to PR.
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Permanent residency through your employer, with no points test required.
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A provisional visa for regional employers filling genuine skill gaps, with a pathway to PR after 3 years.
Ask us about thisTraining Visa
Structured, workplace-based occupational training to build skills in your field — not a general work visa.
Ask us about thisGlobal Talent Visa Program
A streamlined PR pathway for exceptional, internationally recognised talent across ten priority sectors.
Ask us about thisTemporary activity
For a specific activity or event, not general work or study.
Temporary Activity Visa
Covers entertainers, athletes, religious workers, researchers, exchange staff and more — each with its own stream and sponsor rules.
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Pathways for partners, parents and children of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.
Partner Visa (Onshore)
For partners already in Australia — temporary and permanent stages assessed together.
Ask us about thisPartner Visa (Offshore)
For partners applying from outside Australia — the same two-stage process, assessed overseas.
Ask us about thisParent Visa
Permanent migration for parents of a settled Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.
Ask us about thisChild Visa
For a dependent child outside Australia to join a parent who is a citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.
Ask us about thisVisitor & working holiday
For tourism, family visits, or a working holiday — not for long-term study or migration.
Tourist Visa
For tourism, visiting family and friends, or a cruise — no work permitted.
Ask us about thisWorking Holiday Visa
For eligible young travellers aged 18–30 (18–35 for some countries) to work and holiday in Australia for up to 12 months.
Ask us about thisCanada permanent residency
Rigpa House also guides applicants through Canadian PR — a separate immigration system from Australia's, summarised here for anyone weighing up both destinations.
Federal Skilled Worker Program
Points-based PR pathway assessed on age, education, work experience, language and adaptability.
Ask us about thisProvincial Nominee Program
For applicants whose skills suit a specific Canadian province or territory, via paper-based or Express Entry streams.
Ask us about thisNot sure which visa is right for you?
Tell us your situation — study, work, family, or a bit of everything — and we'll map the pathway that actually fits, free of charge.
Book a free visa assessmentVisa subclasses, streams, eligibility criteria and fees are set by the Australian and Canadian governments and change periodically — several change every July. The categories above reflect publicly available guidance current as of mid-2026. Your Rigpa House adviser will confirm current requirements and figures before you apply.