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Australian visa processing times are subject to frequent changes and can vary depending on the type of visa and individual circumstances. Whilst IMMAGINE pays careful attention regarding the information provided in reference to visa processing times, these are constantly changing, and are updated as per the information provided by the Australian Government. This information is available for you to confirm via their official link: Global visa processing times (homeaffairs.gov.au). Staying updated with the latest processing times is crucial for planning your travel and ensuring a smooth application process.
Australian Visitor Visa Processing Times 2025
| Visa Type | Stream (if available) | 50% of Applications Processed | 90% of Applications Processed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 651 eVisitor | – | Less than 1 day | Less than 1 day |
| 600 Visitor | Tourist | 12 days | 23 days |
| 600 Visitor | Business Visitor | 6 days | 18 days |
| 600 Visitor | Sponsored Family | 27 days | 41 days |
| 771 Transit | – | 4 days | 28 days |
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Temporary Skill Shortage Visa Processing Times 2025
| Visa Type | Stream | 50% of Applications Processed | 90% of Applications Processed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 482 Skills in Demand visa | Core Skills | 79 days | 4 months |
| 483 Skills in Demand visa | Labour Agreement | 90 days | 4 months |
| 484 Skills in Demand visa | Specialist Skills | 29 days | 65 days |
| 482 Temporary Skill Shortage visa | Labour Agreement | 10 months | 14 months |
| 482 Temporary Skill Shortage visa | Medium-term | 8 months | 11 months |
| 482 Temporary Skill Shortage visa | Nomination | 38 days | 8 months |
| 482 Temporary Skill Shortage visa | Short-term | 8 months | 11 months |
| 482 Temporary Skill Shortage visa | Sponsorship | 39 days | 5 months |
Employer Nomination Scheme Visa Processing Times 2025
| Visa Type | Stream | 50% of Applications Processed | 90% of Applications Processed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 186 Employer Nomination Scheme | Agreement | 4 months | 8 months |
| 186 Employer Nomination Scheme | Direct Entry | 12 months | 18 months |
| 186 Employer Nomination Scheme | Transition Pathway | 14 months | 17 months |
Australian Skilled Visa Processing Times 2025
| Visa Type | Stream | 50% of Applications Processed | 90% of Applications Processed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 189 Skilled – Independent | Points-tested | 6 months | 7 months |
| 190 Skilled – Nominated | – | 14 months | 18 months |
| 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) | State/Territory Government Nominated Regional | 4 months | 23 months |
| 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) | Family Sponsored Regional | 22 months | 26 months |
| 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) | Employer Sponsored | 7 months | 11 months |
| 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) | Labour Agreement | 6 months | 8 months |
| 887 Skilled – Regional | – | 13 months | 17 months |
Australian Temporary Work Visa Processing Times 2025
| Visa Type | Stream | 50% of Applications Processed | 90% of Applications Processed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 400 Temporary Work (Short Stay Activity) | – | 7 days | 23 days |
| 403 Temporary Work (International Relations) | Seasonal Worker Programme | Refer to “PALM’ 403 stream | – |
| 403 Temporary Work (International Relations) | Government Agreement | 8 days | 39 days |
| 403 Temporary Work (International Relations) | Foreign Government Agency | 11 days | 45 days |
| 403 Temporary Work (International Relations) | Domestic Worker (Diplomatic or Consular) | 7 days | 3 months |
| 403 Temporary Work (International Relations) | Privileges and Immunities | 3 months | 4 months |
| 403 Temporary Work (International Relations) | Pacific Australia Labour Mobility Scheme | 8 days | 39 days |
| 403 Temporary Work (International Relations) | Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early-professionals Scheme (MATES) | 4 months | 4 months |
| 407 Training | – | 8 months | 11 months |
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Australian Temporary Activity Visa Processing Times 2025
| Visa Type | Stream | 50% of Applications Processed | 90% of Applications Processed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 408 Temporary Activity | Australian Government Endorsed Events | 6 months | 13 months |
| 408 Temporary Activity | Entertainment Activities | 33 days | 63 days |
| 408 Temporary Activity | Exchange Arrangements | 45 days | 4 months |
| 408 Temporary Activity | Invited for Other Social and Cultural Activity | 6 days | 20 days |
| 408 Temporary Activity | Religious Work | 31 days | 56 days |
| 408 Temporary Activity | Research Activities | 5 months | 10 months |
| 408 Temporary Activity | Special Programs | 18 days | 71 days |
| 408 Temporary Activity | Sporting Activites | 9 days | 59 days |
| 408 Temporary Activity | Superyacht Crew | 13 days | 39 days |
Australian Working Holiday Visa Processing Times 2025
| Visa Type | Stream | 50% of Applications Processed | 90% of Applications Processed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 417 Working Holiday | – | Less than 1 day | 81 days |
| 462 Work and Holiday* | – | 9 days | 79 days |
Australian Graduate Visa Processing Times 2025
| Visa Type | Stream | 50% of Applications Processed | 90% of Applications Processed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 485 Temporary Graduate | Post-Higher Education work | 51 days | 3 months |
| 485 Temporary Graduate | Post-Vocational Education work | 58 days | 3 months |
Australian Talent Visa Processing Times 2025
| Visa Type | Stream | 50% of Applications Processed | 90% of Applications Processed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 858 Distinguished Talent | – | 9 months | 18 months |
Australian Business Visa Processing Times 2025
| Visa Type | Stream | 50% of Applications Processed | 90% of Applications Processed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 888 Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) | Business Innovation | 71 days | 7 months |
| 888 Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) | Investor | 76 days | 9 months |
| 888 Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) | Significant Investor | 89 days | 24 months |
| 888 Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) | Entrepreneur | Must hold 188: Entrepreneur first | – |
| 888 Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) | Premium Investor | N/A – no new applications | – |
Australian Student Visa Processing Times 2025
| Visa Type | Stream | 50% of Applications Processed | 90% of Applications Processed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 Student | Foreign Affairs or Defence Sector | 6 days | 71 days |
| 500 Student | Higher Education Sector | 23 days | 4 months |
| 500 Student | Independent ELICOS Sector | 7 days | 6 months |
| 500 Student | Non-Award Sector | Less than 1 day | 24 days |
| 500 Student | Postgraduate Research Sector | 21 days/td> | 7 months |
| 500 Student | Schools Sector | 25 days | 66 days |
| 500 Student | Vocational Education and Training Sector | 6 months | 15 months |
| 590 Student Guardian | – | 35 days | 6 months |
Australian Family Visa Processing Times 2025
| Visa Type | Stream | 50% of Applications Processed | 90% of Applications Processed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Partner | – | 9 months | 18 months |
| 101 Child | – | 22 months | 27 months |
| 102 Adoption | – | 5 months | 12 months |
| 117 Orphan Relative | – | 50 months | 86 months |
| 300 Prospective Marriage | – | 13 months | 27 months |
| 309 Partner (Provisional) | – | 17 months | 27 months |
| 445 Dependent Child | – | 20 months | 24 months |
| 461 New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship (Temporary) | – | 83 days | 5 months |
| 801 Partner* | – | 7 months | 14 months |
| 802 Child | – | 22 months | 27 months |
| 820 Partner | – | 15 months | 23 months |
| 837 Orphan Relative | – | See: “Ministerial Directions (102)” | – |
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Parent and Sponsored Visas
| Visa Type | Stream | 50% of Applications Processed | 90% of Applications Processed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 870 Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa | Sponsorship | 83 days | 4 months |
| 871 Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa | Visa application | 5 months | 7 months |
| 804 Aged Parent Visa | – | 4 weeks acknowledged: Lodged to Nov ’22 | – |
| 103 Parent visa | – | 4 weeks acknowledged: Lodged to Nov ’22 | – |
| 864 Contributory Aged Parent visa | – | 4 weeks acknowledged: Lodged to July ’22 | – |
| 173 Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa | – | 4 weeks acknowledged: Lodged to N/A | – |
| 884 Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) visa | – | 4 weeks acknowledged: Lodged to July ’22 | – |
| 143 Contributory Parent visa | – | 4 weeks acknowledged: Lodged to July ’22 | – |
Other Visas 2025
| Visa Type | Stream | 50% of Applications Processed | 90% of Applications Processed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 602 Medical Treatment | – | 17 days | 6 months |
| 155 Five Year Resident Return | – | Less than 1 day | 29 days |
| 157 Three Month Resident Return | – | 30 days | 62 days/td> |
| 159 Provisional Resident Return | – | Classed as a Service | – |
| 808 Confirmatory (Residence) | The Confirmatory (Residence) visa (subclass 808) is closed to new applications from 6 February 2025. | – | – |
| 988 Maritime Crew Visa | – | Less than 1 day | 2 days |
Australian Citizenship Application Type
| Application Type | 25% of Applications Processed | 50% of Applications Processed | 75% of Applications Processed | 90% of Applications Processed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conferral (lodgement to ceremony**) | 10 months | 11 months | 12 months | 15 months |
| Descent (lodgement to decision) | 86 days | 4 months | 4 months | 5 months |
| Evidence (lodgement to decision) | 1 day | 3 days | 8 days | 17 days |
Take Your First Steps To
Migrate to Australia
Our immigration lawyers and registered migration agents in Melbourne will be able to find you the best visa for your unique situation. You’ll be in good hands.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Myer Lipschitz was born in Johannesburg and is a graduate of the University of the Witwatersrand. In 1985 he was conferred the degree Bachelor of Laws. Myer completed his Articles of Clerkship with Ivor Trackman, Attorneys and was admitted as an Attorney to the Supreme Court of South Africa in 1988. Myer immigrated to New Zealand in 1989 and was admitted to practice law in New Zealand as a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand...
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