Migration

Sponsored Visa Applications 

apply online

Skilled Sponsored (176) Eligibility List

skills in demand in Victoria (pdf 1.02mb)

Skilled Sponsored (886) Eligibility List for Graduates

skills in demand in Victoria (pdf 659kb)

Skilled Regional Sponsored (475 and 487) Eligibility List

skills in demand in regional Victoria (pdf 1.1mb)

Visa Wizard 

finding you the right Australian visa

Skilled - Independent visa (subclass 175)

pass mark 120, Form 1276

Skilled - Sponsored visa (subclass 176)

pass mark 100, Form 1276

Temporary Business (Long Stay) - Standard Business Sponsorship (subclass 457)

Form 1066, valid 3mths - 4years

Skilled - Regional Sponsored (Provisional) visa (subclass 475)

pass mark 100, Form 1276

Skilled - Recognised Graduate (Temporary) visa (subclass 476)

aged under 31, Form 1276

Investor Retirement visa (Subclass 405)

55 years or older, Form 1249 & 147

Five Year Resident Return visa (subclass 155)

allows permanent residents to re-enter Australia after travelling overseas

All Application Forms 

forms to print and complete by hand

Application Form 147

pdf 489kb

Application Form 1066

pdf 423kb

Application Form 1249

pdf 74kb

Application Form 1276

pdf 922kb

Complete A to Z Occupation Listing 

skills assessing authorities

Architect

Architects Accreditation Council of Australia

Chartered Accountant

Institute of Chartered Accountants

Engineers

Engineers Australia

IT&T

Australian Computer Society

Nurse

Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council

Psychologist

Australian Psychological Society

Teachers

Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership

Tradespeople

Trades Recognition Australia

Occupational Reports

skill shortages research per individual occupations

IELTS English Test

find a test centre & practice materials

NAATI Translators

find an accredited translator

Health Requirements

for temporary & permanent visa applicants

Panel Doctors 

find a medical location by country

UK Panel Doctors

find a medical location in UK

Police Certificates 

information by country (pdf 155kb)

UK Police Certificates

application form & instructions

After you Lodge your Application 

what to do

Check the Progress of an Application

progress of your online application

Attaching Documents to a Visa Application 

general skilled migration online visa

Post-Lodgement Enquiry Form 

for general skilled migration

Change of Circumstances 

you must inform the department asap

Arriving Travellers 

items you must declare on arrival

Importing Personal Effects & Household Goods 

common items of quarantine concern

Customs Procedures

for importing and exporting

What Can't I Take

quarantine information (pdf)

Ship Tracker

track where your container is

Bringing Cats and Dogs

30 days in quarantine

Oz Forex 

an easy way to transfer and receive funds internationally

Exchange Rate History

historical currency exchange rates

DIAC Living in Australia 

Department of Immigration & Citizenship

Live in Victoria 

live & work in Melbourne & regional Victoria

The Lifestyle

living a quality life

Victoria's Regions

the regions & major towns

Working in Victoria

a buoyant economy supported by a highly skilled workforce

Victoria's Services

childcare, communications, education, health and transport

Regional Locations

regional locations that want to attract migrants

Living in Provincial Victoria

a quality of life that you just can't buy

Settlement Information Australia

information form for migrants to Australia

Welcome to Victoria 

70 page booklet for newly arrived migrants to Victoria

Things to do first 

things to do soon after arriving in Australia

Apply for a Tax File Number

apply for your TFN online

Ambulance Cover

apply online

Apply for a Driver's Licence

overseas drivers licences

Register with Medicare

medicare enrolment form

Register with Centrelink

Australian Government Statutory Agency

Schools Online

for more information see Other Services

Pet Registration

required by law

Application to Purchase Residential Real Estate 

for people on temporary visas

UK Pension in Australia

guidelines for British pensioners

Siddalls

financial solutions for your life abroad

Migration Agents Registration Authority (MARA) 

find an authorised migration agent

Using a Migration Agent Registered with the MARA 

what to expect

Ptlabs Consulting

migration agent specialising in skilled visa applications, in particular technology-related cases

Go Matilda 

provides migration and visa assistance to individuals and businesses

Migration Matters 

visa advice, immigration legal advice

Making a Complaint about a Migration Agent 

seek an explanation or a refund

Double Dutch Translations

expert translations of Dutch and English by an accredited translator

New Life in Melbourne

moving to Melbourne? We'll help you move here with a minimum of stress

Expat Focus

global relocation advice for expatriates

Moving To Melbourne

personalised relocation assistance

Australian Capital Territory ACT

the capitol

New South Wales NSW

Sydney

Northern Territory NT

Darwin

Queensland QLD

Brisbane, Cairns

South Australia SA

Adelaide

Tasmania TA

Hobart

Victoria VIC

Melbourne

Western Australia WA

Perth

Aus Timeline 

record details about visa process

BEupdate 

visa timelines by month

Australian Slang

arvo, shout, dunny, barbie, fair dinkum

Slip, Slop, Slap

SunSmart Victoria

Victoria Fire Restrictions & Total Fire Bans

Country Fire Authority

Are You Fire Ready?  

bushfire survival plan

Victorian Spiders

spiders commonly found in and around homes and gardens throughout Victoria

Victorian Snakes

overview, maps, venom ratings, photos

Getting Married In Victoria 

FAQs

British High Commission, Canberra

passport & visa services

British Consulate-General, Melbourne

in the case of a real emergency only

The Royal Netherlands Embassy, Canberra

address, phone number, opening hours

The Netherlands Consulate, Melbourne

passport and visa applications by appointment only

Passport Application Form

(pdf) 206kb

Passport Renewal

renewal of an existing British passport

Passport Photo Standards

photograph standards for new biometric passports (pdf)

Applying for Citizenship

application, test, dual nationality

The Citizenship Test

overview of the process

Becoming an Australian Citizen Booklet

pdf document you're tested on (1mb)

Aussie Test

test yourself online for free

New Adult Passport

application form & information

New Child Passport

application form & information

Renew Adult Passport

application form & renewal information

Priority Processing Service

ready for despatch within two working days

Lost or Stolen Passport

report online

Go Walkabout 

travel insurance incl. one-way trips

Excess Baggage

shipping sent worldwide

Letton Percival 

shipping household goods insurance

Worldwide Flights

flights and holiday search

Anglo Pacific

UK's largest independent international removals company