No, an Australian visit visa cannot be converted into a work permit. Applicants who are willing to work in Australia have to leave the country and apply for a work visa after receiving a valid job offer in the country. Australia has more than 800,000 job vacancies. Every year, more than 140,000 workers migrate to the country for job purposes.
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What are the eligibility requirements for applying for an Australian work visa?
Australia follows a points-based system for a work visa. Applicants have to score a minimum of 65 points to be eligible. The following are the requirements and the maximum points you can get to apply for an Australian work visa:
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Requirements to apply for an Australian work visa |
Maximum Points |
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Age must be between 25 and 32 years |
30 points |
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Education (outside Australia) – Doctorate degree |
20 points |
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Study in a regional area |
5 points |
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Work Experience in Australia 8 to 10 years |
20 points |
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Work Experience outside Australia 8 to 10 years |
15 points |
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Accredited in community language |
5 points |
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Niche skills such as Doctorate or master’s degree by research in Australia |
10 points |
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State sponsorship (190 visas) |
5 points |
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Professional year in a skilled program in Australia |
5 points |
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Spouse or de facto partner fluent in English |
5 points |
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Skilled spouse or de facto partner to be met, like, Age, Skills & English language requirements |
10 points |
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Must obtain eight bands in English proficiency tests |
20 points |
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Relative or regional sponsorship or 491 visa |
15 points |
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Applicants without a spouse or de facto partner or where a spouse is an Australian citizen or PR holder |
10 points |
What are the steps to apply for an Australia work visa?
The following are the steps to apply for an Australian work visa:
Step 1: Get a valid job offer
Step 2: Complete the visa application
Step 3: Gather all the required documents
Step 4: Book an appointment at the nearest embassy or consulate
Step 5: Submit all the required documents with the visa fee
Step 6: Wait for your visa approval
Step 7: Fly to work in Australia
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