Temporary Residence

Temporary Resident Visas are used in a wide variety of situations where people come to Australia for periods of up to four years, and not initially for permanent residence. It is possible in many situations to apply to change from a temporary visa to a permanent resident visa within Australia.

There is a wide range of Temporary Resident Visas for entry to Australia. Some of these visas have more complex and demanding eligibility criteria, while some are quite straightforward. Hitchcock and Associates frequently recommends use of these visas when the need to be in Australia is urgent or in the short term. The main example of this is where a person with needed skills is being sponsored by an Australian company.

EMPLOYER SPONSORED

Our firm has had a long history of providing visa services to Australian and international employers wishing to bring skilled and executive staff to Australia. The process is a 3 stage one, involving sponsorship, nomination and visa application.


OTHER TEMPORARY RESIDENCE

Visas are available for sporting contestants and coaches, medical personnel, sales staff, media and film personnel, entertainers and several others.

STUDENT VISAS

Many thousands of international students come to Australia each year for study. Some of these change status within Australia to permanent residence.

NEW ZEALAND CITIZEN SPECIAL CATEGORY VISAS

TEMPORARY SPOUSE VISAS

RETIREE

It is posible to live in Australia as the holder of a Temporary Resident (Retiree) Visa. There are capital and, in some cases income requirements to be met.

WORKING HOLIDAY VISAS

Australia has working holiday agreements with a number of countries.

For further information or assistance, please contact Annaleen van der Westhuyzen or Vanessa Gale.