How Australian Visas Work

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the aussie government change the visa rules as often as they they apply their sunscreen.

but at mint, we're all over it!

don’t let the visa dramas dampen your enthusiasm to make a better life for yourself, at Mint R2R we'll make it easy for you, we’ll lay it all out for you in the king's english so you know exactly where you stand and what you need in order to get the ball rolling for a new life down under.

Since the beginning of time, there have been literally billions upon trillions of UK Recruiters populating the Australian recruitment industry. They bloody love it over here! I mean, what does Leeds offer that Bondi can't (as a totally random example!)

Anyway, sadly, gone are the days when you could chuck ten quid at somebody at the airport and nab yourself a one-way ticket to the surf. Those days are gone.  Now you need a boring (but very important) little piece of paper called "a visa".

The visa rules are an ever changing beast, but we get them!  We understand all the current lingo and requirements, and we know what you need to enter this wonderful country.

And we'll lay it all out for you, in plain English.

What types of Australian visas are available to me?

There are dozens of different visas that visitors to Australia utilise to settle in this wonderful country.  But the main two that tend to apply to Recruiters are your classic 417 Working Holiday Visa (as Australian as a koala playing the didgeridoo on Bondi Beach) and the newer 482 Visa.


Don't even bother Googling them!  You'll only confuse yourself more.  Just reach out to us, and we'll explain everything to you in language that only a Recruiter can understand.

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Australian Work Visas

Work visas are designed to let you work while you're living in Australia.

There are several types of working visas, each with its own rules and restrictions. Some require you to be sponsored by an employer; others allow you to apply even if you don't have a job lined up before you arrive.



We have outlined below a brief overview of the available work visas:

Australian Work Visas

  • Working Holiday visa (subclass 417)

    The Working Holiday Visa (subclass 417) is a visa for young adults who want to holiday and work in Australia for up to 3 years in total. 


    The Working Holiday Visa lets UK citizens aged 18 to 30 years old live and work in Australia for up to 12 months at a time.


    You may apply for up to 3 Working Holiday visas. 


    They are simply known as: first, second, and third Working Holiday visas.


    Each of the visas allows you to stay for 12 months.


    You don’t need to be skilled in any particular occupation or have confirmed employment before you arrive in Australia.



  • Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482)

    Another good option is the 482 Visa. 


    This entitles skilled UK workers to work in Australia for up to four years if sponsored by an Australian employer. 


    You must have professional skills or work experience in a specified industry where there is a current skills shortage in Australia. 


    Again, many of our agency clients are set up and able to sponsor recruitment consultants with this visa. 


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    However, this visa has some caveats:


    Business size

    Excludes positions that are in a business that has fewer than five employees.


    Excludes positions in a business with an annual turnover of less than AUD1M.



    Salary

    Excludes positions that have nominated annual earnings of less than AUD80,000.

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Can my partner come to Australia with me?

The short answer is, Yes! 

The long answer is, it’s a little more complicated but definitely possible...

You are able to include family members in your visa application.


You can:


- Include them when you lodge your visa application
- Add them after you lodge your application but before we decide on your visa. 


But it’s worth doing your homework on this first. Family members who apply for the visa must meet our health and character requirements.



Family members not accompanying you to Australia might also need to meet our health and character requirements.

You can include family members that meet the following criteria:

- Children under 18 years
- Dependent children 18 years or older – must be financially and emotionally dependent on you (proof must be supplied)
- Spouse (opposite sex)
- De-facto partner, including same-sex couples, if you can prove you have lived together for a minimum of 6 months immediately prior to the date your application is logged.


Visas granted to family members do not have any limitations on work rights – they may work part-time, full-time and are not restricted to any particular type of work. Study is also permitted.


We have outlined some of the partner-related visas below to help you learn more about bringing a partner or family member to Australia.


Partner Visas

  • Partner (Provisional) visa

    Moving for love? 


    This visa lets the de facto partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen live in Australia temporarily. 


    Getting this visa is the first step towards a permanent Partner visa (subclass 100).





  • Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300)

    Only for the serious. The Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300), often called the Fiancé Visa, is a way to move to Australia if you plan to marry either an Australian citizen, a permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen.


    With this type of visa, you can ​​live and work in Australia on the condition that you marry your partner within nine months of the date of the visa grant.

  • Permanent residency visas

    The sure thing Visa. This is often considered the next step to secure your future in Australia for the long term. Once you have secured employer-nominated sponsorship either through a 190 or 482 visa, you may be eligible to apply for permanent residency. 


    PR as it is often referred to is often seen as the main option for moving to Australia indefinitely. Although it can be challenging to get permanent residency in Australia, you may be eligible if you are:


    - The partner, child, parent or dependent relative of an Australian citizen, permanent resident of Australia or eligible New Zealand citizen


    - Being sponsored by an Australian employer and/or have relevant qualifications and work experience in a specific skilled occupation


    - An entrepreneur, investors or business owner looking to establish or develop a business in Australia


    You can find out more about Permanent Residency Visas here: Becoming an Australian Permanent Resident.

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No matter what sector you specialise in, we can help.

We help talented Technical Recruiters find jobs across permanent and contract recruitment and move into new technical industries such as;

Legal Recruitment

If you're considering making the move, Mint R2R can help.

With offices in both Sydney and the UK (Manchester), Mint R2R is uniquely positioned to assist recruiters in making the transition to the Australian market. Our deep understanding of the recruitment landscape in Australia and can provide expert guidance and support throughout the process.


After all, one of us has already done it
and can talk to you first-hand about taking the plunge.

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