Individuals

The Student visa is the unique visa that allows you to study in Australia for the length of time you need and be able to work; this visa is recommended if you intend to study an English, Vocational or University course for over 3 months. The application process can take up to 3 months depending on your country; it will cost you AU$ 550. The conditions depend on the Assessment level of your country. Click here to know the Assessment level of your country and here for the requirements of your country according to the Assessment.

The main conditions of the student visa in Austalia are the following:
- You cannot apply for a student visa unless you have been enrolled in an accredited Australian institution, have paid all fees and received an e-COE (electronic Confirmation of Enrolment)
- You must be enrolled in a FULL TIME course superior or equal to 3 months (12 weeks): it can be an English course, vocational training, university degrees, secondary studies… with the condition that they are all CRICOS accredited;
- You can work up to 20 hours per week during your studies and full time during your school holidays. WARNING: you cannot work unless you have started your course.
- You must have paid the compulsory OSHC (Overseas Students Health Cover) with the selected Australian institution.
- This visa can be renewed several times as long as you are enrolled in a full time course each time.
- When your student visa expires, you can renew it for different visas such as Visitor Visa (AU$200), Sponsorship Visa or Permanent Residency.
- You may have to undertake medical exams and X-rays (please check with the closest Australian diplomatic mission).
- You can bring members of your family with you (spouse and under 18 year old children) as “dependants”: both parents can work.

Please refer to our section Training in Australia if you need some help to enrol in an accredited Australian institution or contact us if you are not sure about the training you want for yourself and your children.

The Working Holiday visa is recommended if you intend to work in Australia for one year, travel at the same time and cover your costs. Australia has reciprocal Working Holiday Maker arrangements in effect with the United Kingdom, Canada, the Netherlands, Japan, Republic of Ireland, Republic of Korea, Malta, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People's Republic of China, Finland, the Republic of Cyprus, France, and Italy, Belgium, Estonia and Taiwan.
Consult the following website for further details.

The conditions are the following:
- Valid for one year from arrival in Australia.
- You can only apply for this visa OUTSIDE of Australia.
- You will receive an electronic virtual visa if you apply online!!
- You must be between 18 and 30 years old;
- You can study for a maximum of 4 months (17 weeks).
- You can work full time for one year but not more than 6 months for the same employer.
- When your visa expires, you can renew it for different visas such as Visitor Visa (AU$ 200), Student Visa (AU$430), Sponsorship Visa. Conditions apply.

For further information about our working holiday Starterpacks, especially prepared to provide you with airport transfer, accommodation, English course and job assistance, refer to our section Working Holiday.

The e-Business visa in Australia is similar to a Tourist visa and is issued for 3 months maximum ; you can renew it for another 3 months.

The objectives of this visa are to do business in Australia: you are only allowed to organise appointments with Australian companies, participate in professional fairs and conferences or develop a professional project; you are not allowed to receive any salary in Australia. You can study up to 3 months maximum.

If you are interested in the e-Business visa or planning longer Business trips in Australia, consult the official DIAC website (Australian Deparment of Immigration) for further information.

You can be sponsored by an Australian company to work in Australia on a temporary basis (Visa 457) or on a permanent basis (ENS).

The issue is to define if you have the profile to be sponsored and if the company willing to employ you has the profile and financial capacity.

You are faced with 2 possibilities:

- If an Australian company is willing to sponsor you, then the procedures will be simpler. We recommend you use a migration agent. We have selected a reputable migration agency experienced in business sponsorship. A fee is charged for your first consultation. Please contact us at executive@boomerangaustralia.com explaining your situation and we will put you in contact with our expert.  

- If you have not found a sponsor, we have no solution to offer you, as yet! 

If you are planning to migrate to Australia, you have to apply for permanent residence : it's a complex process and you have different options.

Find below a list of the most popular permanent visas options:

- The Spouse Visa: if you are in Australia and can prove you have lived over 12 months with your de facto spouse who is either an Australian resident or an Australian citizen, or if you have married an Australian resident or an Australian citizen, you can apply for this visa in Australia and receive a relatively quick answer ; if you apply from overseas, it may take longer. Be aware that this visa is a temporary visa that will become permanent if you can prove that you are still in a genuine relationship 2 years later.

- The Skills Migration Visa: it is based on a point system whose criteria depend on your age, family history, professional experience and level of English. There have been some changes from 1 September 2007 that favour applicants with a high level of English.

- Family Reunion Visa: if more than 50% of the children are resident or citizen of Australia and if the parents are in good health, parents can apply for a Family Reunion visa.

- Business Owners or Investors Visa: you can apply for this visa if you intend to create a company in Australia or invest a significant amount of money in an Australian company or development projects...

Conditions are complex and keep changing regularly. Your best option is to contact our Immigration expert based in Sydney, who enjoys a good reputation. If you are interested, contact us and send us as much information as possible about you.

If you are already resident in Australia and you are having difficulties in finding a job, we propose our JOB READY programme: it is the perfect solution if you are a professional or a young graduate looking for work experience in Australia.
The Job Ready programme includes a Communication Skill training (minimum duration of 4 weeks) and then an industry placement in an Australia company ; then if your visa and profile allow it, your CV will be sent to recruitment agencies for a permanent job. Our Job Ready programme costs only AU$2750. Contact us!