Australia’s federal government through the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) is responsible for visas and migration to Australia. If you are interested in visiting or migrating to Victoria, you can find the visa most suited to your needs using DIAC’s Visa Wizard.
The Victorian Government supports skilled and business migrants through free state visa sponsorship. If you are seeking easier avenues for obtaining provisional and permanent visas, State sponsorship provides eligible applicants with additional points towards the Federal Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC)’s General Skilled Migration points test.
Skilled Migrants
Victoria has a long history of welcoming professionals and trades-people as skilled migrants. Skill shortages in many Victorian industries and sectors enable skilled migrants to capitalise on diverse employment opportunities.
There are multiple pathways to permanent residence for people wanting to live and work in Melbourne and regional Victoria including independent visas, state and territory nominated visas, family sponsored visas, and employer sponsored visas.
The Victorian Government and Federal Government provide valuable information on :
- The Skilled Migration Process;
- Comparison of Skilled Visas;
- Employer Sponsored Migration and General Skilled Migration;
- Visa Options;
- Applying for Visa Sponsorship;
- Tracking your Visa Application;
- Skills in Demand;
- Migrant Stories;
- Publications on living and working in Victoria, and
- Settlement Support Services,
Business Migrants
Victoria welcomes business migrants and offers exciting lifestyle and commercial opportunities. Victoria’s strong economy and advanced infrastructure provides your business with significant advantages.
Victorian businesses operate within a transparent regulatory system with a stable political and economic environment. It is relatively quick and easy to officially register and conduct your business in Victoria.
You can access information on Doing Business in Victoria including business opportunities, registration, banking and taxes, business support, employing staff and legal requirements.
The Victorian Government provides information on the business migration process, comparing business visas, business visa options, business skills entry process, visa options, applying for visa sponsorship, and tracking your application.
If you are thinking about migrating to Victoria, you can consider using an Immigration Agent to support and guide you through the visa application process.
Links
Live In Victoria
Provides comprehensive information and support on skilled and business migration to Victoria.
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship
Provides information on the visa and migration process common to all Australian states.