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Work-related Visa Options
Australia welcomes skilled workers of all professions. Please find below different visa options for work or training. Please select the appopriate category for your purposes.
If you need assistance in finding the right visa category for you, please contact our call centre at +49 (0)30 700129 129, Monday to Thursday from 1pm to 5pm, Fridays from 1pm to 4pm.
You wish to attend a conference, business meeting or exploratory business trip for a short stay of less than 3 months.
You wish to travel to Australia for up to 12 months and have the possibility to work and study.
You found an Australian employer sponsoring you for an occupational training course or short-term work focusing on further training and gaining work experience.
You found an Australian employer sponsoring you for a temporary stay of up to 4 years.
Working for an Australian Company (as a Sponsored Employee)
You found a non-Australian employer sponsoring you to work in Australia for up to 4 years.
Working for a non-Australian Company (as a Sponsored Employee)
You intend to work at a University, Research Institute or similar education provider as a researcher or visiting academic.
Working at a University or Research Institute
You wish to participate in a sporting event, perform as an artist or travel to Australia as a film maker, photographer or journalist.
Working in the Field of Entertainment, Media or Sports
You are taking part in a reciprocal exchange program to work in Australia.
If none of the above visa options refer to your situation, please follow the link to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship's website and read further visa options.
See: Working Visas - DIAC Website