Each year, more UK citizens join the ranks of applicants for Australian visas. It is important to apply for the right visa to prevent unnecessary delays in acquiring one.

To accommodate the growing number of applications, Australia has increased its limit on visa releases. The most popular visa is the Skilled Migration visa, which is also one of the easiest to acquire. Australia advertises more than 150,000 job opportunities each week to fill up the country’s deficit in skilled workers. The Skilled visa can either be permanent or temporary, and is available to people who possesses skills in a certain trade or profession that is needed in Australia. A skilled worker can either be supported by close relatives, or by an Australian state or region.

Another type of visa which is popular especially with young people is the Working Holiday visa. It is a vacation visa where you can travel around the country for a period of 12 months, which can be extended. This visa is temporary, and you can apply for other visa types before the working holiday visa expires.

For visas that cater specifically for people in relationships, Australia offers the Fiancé, Interdependent Partner visa, and the Spouse visa. The Fiancé visa is for individuals who are engaged to an Australian citizen and are planning to get married in Australia. The spouse visa is for individuals who have an Australian citizen for a spouse, while the interdependent visa is for same-sex and domestic relationships where one party is a native of Australia.

Each type of visa application has different sets of requirements and accompanying charges. By knowing which visa to apply for, you can save both time and money which can be spent instead on your new life in Australia.