The easiest way to become a permanent resident of Australia

Australia is a fantastic place to live and many of its cities and towns regularly appear in the most livable cities indexes. There are many pathways to becoming a permanent resident of Australia.

Becoming a permanent resident of Australia requires you to apply for a permanent visa that allows indefinite stay in Australia. There are several types of visas that are a pathway to permanent residency. The two most common are skilled work visas and family visas.

You will need to meet visa requirements to obtain a skilled work or family permanent visa. The Australian government has clear eligibility checklists that you can find on their website.

Once you have received permanent residency you may be able to travel overseas and re-enter Australia without reapplying for a new visa. This depends on whether the travel facility that you have on your visa is valid. A migration agent can help you to understand your visa.

Once you have permanent residency you may be eligible for Australian citizenship. This depends on certain requirements that you will need to meet such as how long you have lived in Australia.