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Australian Permanent Residency
There are a range of Australian visas that provide permanent residency to the visa holder and their family. Australian permanent residents are entitled to live, work and study in Australia on a permanent basis. Additional benefits of Australian permanent residency include access to government-subsidised healthcare (Medicare), certain social security benefits and the ability to apply for Australian citizenship.
Some of the most common work and family visas that provide Australian permanent residency are detailled below.
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SKILLED INDEPENDENT VISAThe Skilled Independent visa provides Australian permanent residency to those with qualifications and skills in demand. Applicants do not require sponsorship. |
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SKILLED SPONSORED VISASkilled workers may be eligible for Australian permanent residency through sponsorship from a family relative or participating State/Territory government. |
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PARENT VISAA Parent visa enables parents with children living permanently in Australia to obtain Australian permanent residency through sponsorship. |
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AGED PARENT VISAThe Aged Parent visa provides Australian permanent residency to parents (older than 63 years) of eligible Australians through sponsorship. |
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EMPLOYER NOMINATION SCHEMEThe Employer Nomination Scheme enables highly skilled workers to obtain Australian permanent residency through sponsorship from an Australian employer. |
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REMAINING RELATIVE VISAAn individual whose only remaining near relatives are residents of Australia may obtain Australian permanent residency through family sponsorship. |
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