June 29, 2023 in Australia work visas

Australia Work visa processing time for Indians

The Australian immigration system is complicated, there are high application costs, and processing times for work visas for Australia, in some situations can exceed two years. Here is how much time you should allow while requesting an Australian visa.

Processing times for visas

The processing times are updated every month by the Australian government. The length of time it takes to issue your work visa in Australia may also depend on variables including application numbers, seasonal peaks, and difficult situations.

Visa subclass	Visa description	75% of applications are processed in:	90% of applications are processed in:
408	Temporary Activity visa (Superyacht Crew)	7 days	16 days
771	Visitor visa – Transit visa	9 days	19 days
408	Temporary Activity visa (Invited for other social and cultural activities)	14 days	22 days
400	Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) visa	15 days	22 days
408	Temporary Activity visa (Entertainment activities)	13 days	24 days
651	eVisitor	16 days	26 days
600	Visitor visa – Tourist stream	20 days	28 days
417	Working Holiday visa	17 days	30 days
408	Temporary Activity visa (Special Program)	28 days	38 days
482	Temporary Skilled Shortage (TSS) visa – Sponsorship	7 days	41 days
417	Working Holiday visa	27 days	40 days
482	Temporary Skilled Shortage (TSS) visa – Medium-term	31 days	46 days
408	Temporary Activity visa (Sporting activities)	31 days	50 days
482	Temporary Skilled Shortage (TSS) visa – Short-term	35 days	52 days
462	Works and Holiday visa	46 days	62 days
407	Training visa	67 days	76 days
485	Temporary Graduate visa (post-Study workstream)	70 days	90 days
408	Temporary Activity visa (Research activities)	29 days	4 months
485	Temporary Graduate visa (Graduate work stream)	90 days	4 months
408	Temporary Activity visa (Religious work)	68 days	5 months
189	Skilled Independent visa	6 months	7 months
476	Skilled - Recognized Graduate visa	8 months	11 months
186	Employer Nomination Scheme visa (Temporary Residence Transition stream)	11 months	13 months
489	Skilled – Regional (Provisional) visa (State/Territory Nominated visa classes)	10 months	13 months
802	Child visa	11 months	13 months
186	Employer Nomination Scheme visa (Temporary Residence Transition stream)	10 months	13 months
190	Skilled Nominated visa	11 months	14 months
186	Employer Nomination Scheme visa (Direct entry stream)	11 months	15 months
101	Child visa	11 months	15 months
187	Regional Sponsored migration Scheme visa (Temporary Residence Transition stream)	11 months	16 months
887	Skilled Regional visa	16 months	18 months
309	Partner (Provisional) visa	13 months	19 months
300	Prospective Marriage visa	14 months	21 months
132	Business Talent (Permanent) visa	21 months	21 months
187	Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa (Direct entry stream)	21 months	23 months
801	Partner visa	19 months	25 months
461	New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship (Temporary) visa	25 months	26 months
100	Partner (Migrant) visa	15 months	27 months
820	Partner visa	23 months	31 months
173	Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa	Applications for these visas are subject to capping and queueing.	Applications for these visas are subject to capping and queueing.
143	Contributory Parent (Migrant) visa	Applications for these visas are subject to capping and queueing.	Applications for these visas are subject to capping and queueing.
864	Contributory Aged Parent visa	Processing times are not available.	Processing times are not available.
445	Dependent Child visa	Unavailable due to low volume of applications.	Unavailable due to low volume of applications.
103	Parent visa	Processing times are not available.	Processing times are not available.
888	Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa	Processing times are not available.	Processing times are not available.
188	Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa	Processing times are not available.	Processing times are not available.
890	Business owner visa	Unavailable due to low volume of applications.	Unavailable due to low volume of applications.
124	Distinguished Talent visa	Unavailable due to low volume of applications.	Unavailable due to low volume of applications.
858	Distinguished Talent visa	Unavailable due to low volume of applications.	Unavailable due to low volume of applications.
891	Investor visa	Unavailable due to low volume of applications.	Unavailable due to low volume of applications.
186	Employer Nomination Scheme visa (Labour Agreement stream)	Unavailable due to low volume of applications.	Unavailable due to low volume of applications.
892	State or Territory Sponsored Business Owner visa	Unavailable due to low volume of applications.	Unavailable due to low volume of applications.
893	State or Territory Sponsored Investor visa	Unavailable due to low volume of applications.	Unavailable due to low volume of applications.
408	Temporary Activity visa (Exchange Arrangements)	Unavailable due to low volume of applications.	Unavailable due to low volume of applications.
408	Temporary Activity visa (Australian Government Endorsed Events)	Processing times are not available.	Processing times are not available.
408	Temporary Activity visa (Domestic work for executives)	Unavailable due to low volume of applications.	Unavailable due to low volume of applications.

Credit: Sable International

Factors that influence how quickly your visa application is processed

Applications are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and Australian Home Affairs' stated processing dates are subject to alter based on unique circumstances. The following are a few of the most frequent circumstances that could impact how quickly your visa is processed:

- Whether you correctly completed the application form

- Whether you have submitted and finished all required paperwork

- How long it takes for officials to verify the information provided and how long it takes for them to get additional information from outside sources?

If you wish to relocate to Australia, you must first ascertain which work visas in Australia you are eligible for before deciding which one best fits your unique situation and long-term goals.

Australia provides a variety of visas for persons with in-demand skills, business owners, partners, and dependents. The Australian government will introduce two new skilled immigrant regional provisional visas in November 2019. Regional Australia has a huge need for qualified workers, thus visas under the Migration Programme will be processed more quickly.

Do you have a query regarding the best Australian visa for you?

Without the proper advice, requesting a work visa in Australia can result in lost time, money, and application delays. Speaking with an immigration advisor who is registered helps with submitting your application and is one approach to guarantee that it is handled as quickly as possible. This will guarantee that you don't incur any unforeseen expenditures or delays. Your best option for obtaining a visa for you and your family can be suggested by an immigration agent.

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