Guides, explainers, and policy updates on visas, permanent residence, and citizenship in Australia, checked against Department of Home Affairs sources.
The 485 visa in 2026: Post-Higher Education and Post-Vocational streams, how long you can stay, the age 35 limit, English scores and the AUD 5,750 fee.
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Compare Australia's parent visas in 2026: non-contributory 103/804, contributory 143/173/864/884 and the 870 temporary visa, with current fees, queues and 7,060 places.
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The full Australia points test table for 2026, worked examples for 189, 190 and 491 applicants, and what the announced housing-trades uplift could mean.
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How Australia's partner visa works in 2026: onshore 820/801 vs offshore 309/100, the AUD 11,710 fee, relationship evidence, sponsor rules and the visitor visa change.
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Everything you need for an Australian Student visa (subclass 500) in 2026: CoE, Genuine Student questions, English scores, funds, the AUD 2,500 fee and the October rules.
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Compare Australia's PR pathways in 2026: 189, 190, 491, 186 employer sponsorship and partner visas, with the new 2026–27 place numbers and fees.
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A timeline of Australia's 2026 immigration changes: the 185,000 program, fee rises, new processing directions, student visa reforms and what is announced but not yet law.
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From 2 October 2026, most Australian Student visa applicants cannot bring family and must apply offshore. Who is exempt, who must leave to reapply, and what to do.
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Every major Australian visa fee from 1 July 2026: student, graduate, work, skilled, partner, parent and visitor visas, with before-and-after figures where confirmed.
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Australia's working holiday visa in 2026: 417 vs 462 eligibility, the new age-35 countries, the 462 ballot, AUD 840 fee, regional work and planned year-two ballots.
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Australian student visa proof of funds for 2026: AUD 29,710 living costs, course fees, travel, the AUD 87,856 income option and worked examples.
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Australian citizenship requirements in 2026: the 4-year residence rule, how to count absences, the 20-question citizenship test, fees and processing times.
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First 90 days in Australia checklist for new permanent residents: TFN, Medicare, bank account, myGov, licence conversion, super and your citizenship clock.
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How Australia's Skills in Demand (482) visa works in 2026: Core Skills vs Specialist Skills streams, the AUD 79,423 and AUD 146,576 thresholds, fees and the path to PR.
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How SkillSelect EOIs and invitation rounds work, what the 4 June 2026 round needed (65 to 100 points), and what to expect from the 15 October 2026 round.
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Compare the 189, 190 and 491 skilled visas side by side: points, state nomination, regional rules, 2026 fees and the 191 PR pathway.
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