Western Australia, Australia — A breathtaking view of Perth's illuminated skyline reflecting on the calm water at dusk.

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Western Australia

A resource-rich state with a strong demand for skilled labor in mining, engineering, and healthcare.

Capital

Perth

Immigration

Own programs

Free — regional programs often accept profiles the federal routes turn down.

About Western Australia

A resource-rich state with a strong demand for skilled labor in mining, engineering, and healthcare.

Western Australia runs its own immigration / nominee-style programs in addition to federal pathways.

Visas linked to Western Australia

All country visas
WORKREGIONAL

Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) - Western Australia

A permanent visa for skilled professionals nominated by the Western Australian government. This pathway prioritizes sectors like mining, construction, and healthcare to address state-specific skill shortages.

WORKFEDERAL

Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) - Post-Higher Education Work stream

A temporary visa for international graduates who have completed a degree (Bachelor, Master, or PhD) at an Australian institution. It allows you to live, work full-time, and study in Australia temporarily after your studies.

WORKFEDERAL

Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482)

A temporary employer-sponsored visa that allows skilled workers to fill positions where local talent is unavailable. It serves as a primary pathway for skilled professionals to work in Australia for up to 4 years and provides a structured route to permanent residency.

WORKFEDERAL

Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) - Post-Vocational Education Work stream

A temporary visa for international graduates with trade or vocational qualifications (diplomas, associate degrees) relevant to an occupation on the skilled occupation list. It allows you to live, work, and study in Australia for up to 18 months.

STUDYFEDERAL

Student visa (subclass 500)

The primary visa for international students to enroll in a CRICOS-registered course of study in Australia. It serves as the foundational step for potential future migration pathways by allowing students to gain local qualifications and experience.

VISITORFEDERAL

Visitor visa (subclass 600)

A flexible visa for individuals who do not qualify for an ETA or eVisitor, available in multiple streams including Tourist, Business Visitor, and Sponsored Family. It allows for short-term stays for tourism, visiting family, or business visitor activities.

WORKREGIONAL

Second Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) - Regional

An extension of the Temporary Graduate visa for graduates who studied at a regional campus and lived in a designated regional area during their first 485 visa. This visa allows eligible graduates to continue living, working, and studying in Australia for an additional 1 to 2 years.

WORKFEDERAL

National Innovation visa (subclass 858)

A prestigious permanent residency visa for individuals with an internationally recognized record of exceptional and outstanding achievement in a profession, sport, arts, academia, or research. This visa replaces the former Global Talent visa and focuses on attracting high-caliber leaders who can contribute to Australia's future prosperity.

Cities in Western Australia

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