Real ways to emigrate to Australia

How can a foreigner emigrate to Australia? There are several ways to do this: go to work, go to study, invest money in an Australian enterprise, move with your family, and also in case of persecution of a person in your homeland.

View of the city of Melbourne in Australia

Many are attracted to this continent and it’s clear why: a country with a high standard of living and social protection of the population, where in two years you can obtain its citizenship. Living on this continent also opens up the possibility of visa-free entry into most countries of the world. This is why Australia attracts foreigners so much. And now is the time to find out what immigration programs the country’s government has provided for residents of other countries.

Relocation methods

There are several ways to move and emigrate to Australia, and the following are available to residents of Russia, as well as its neighbors - Ukraine and Belarus.

1. Traveling to work by profession (temporary or permanent work).
2. Business immigration (investing in a specific area, buying, selling a business).
3. Moving to the mainland with family.
4. Student immigration (studying on the mainland).
5. Departure for permanent residence in Australia for the purpose of humanitarian assistance.

   

   Sample permanent residence card in Australia

Methods and conditions of migration

There are several ways to immigrate from Russia and other countries to Australia. These include relocation for work, business, education and family reunification. Let's take a closer look at each of them.

Professional immigration (qualifying)

This type of migration is based on a person’s qualifications. If he has a profession that is recognized as in demand, then based on his education and experience, he can move.

Important condition: the candidate must speak English at a high level. The degree of proficiency is confirmed by testing and obtaining an IELTS or TOEFL certificate. Other requirements: age 18-45 years, work experience in the profession - 1-3 years, absence of dangerous diseases, no criminal record.

Business immigration

This method is possible for businessmen and entrepreneurs moving to develop their business. Requirements: age no more than 55 years, experience in enterprise management - from 4 years.

The immigrant receives a temporary permit for 4 years. If the conditions are impeccably fulfilled and the business develops steadily, the period is extended.

Immigration through study

If a person wants to study in Australia, he enters the country on a student visa. After successfully completing the training, he can apply for a permanent visa.

Family reunion

If relatives or spouses are Australian citizens, entry is possible under the family reunification visa program.

Reunion directions:

• bride and groom;
• Husband and wife;
• parents with children;
• daughter or son with parents.

Marrying an Australian

If the husband or wife has Australian citizenship, then this is a special case of family immigration. The applicant must be 18 years of age or older and his or her partner must be a permanent resident of Australia.

The couple must confirm not only their intention to marry, but also the fact of the relationship: personal correspondence, photographs, call printouts.

Some try to arrange a fictitious marriage in order to gain entry. Bad idea: immigration officials carefully check all applications.

If the checks are passed, the migrant receives a marriage visa for 9 months, and then a permanent spousal visa.

Professional immigration

If a person has a profession in demand on the mainland, then he can obtain an Australian work visa for both non-permanent and stable stay in the country. A person applying for this type of immigration must meet the following requirements:

• Be between 18 and 50 years of age;
• Know sufficient English;
• Have some experience in your profession or get an education in Australia;
• The name of the applicant's profession must be on a special list of occupations prepared by the Australian authorities;
• Permanent residence in Australia can be obtained if the person wishing to move can score at least 60 points in the assessment test.

Having a diploma is not enough to get hired in Australia. You must confirm your specialty and skills. For this, the Australian authorities have developed an entire system, which is expressed as follows: specially created organizations set their requirements for education, work experience, and language knowledge.

And, if a person meets all of them, then he will be given a work permit without any problems. The following authorities are involved in the selection of qualified specialists:

• The Association of Computer Science (ACS) is looking for IT specialists;
• The public organization Engineers Australia is looking for engineers;
• The Australian institution VETASSESS is looking for research assistants;
• The State Department of TRA selects people in blue-collar occupations.

A person must prove that he has work experience in his specialty. And in order to leave for the southern continent, you need to show a letter from the former employer, which will confirm the applicant’s actual work in a specific position. And in order to confirm proficiency in English, you need to pass the IELTS test, and if a person scores at least the minimum 60 points, then he passes further.

Business immigration

Moving using this method is suitable for investors, businessmen, and senior managers. How to emigrate to Australia this way? Typically, to obtain a business visa, you must first obtain a temporary and then a permanent visa. Business immigration to Australia consists of two stages:

1. Issue of a non-permanent permit for a period of four years.
2. Issuance of a permanent permit if all conditions set by the country's authorities are met.

The island's Immigration Department has determined that the proportion of people holding business visas in Australia should not exceed 37% of the total number of businesses.

Business immigration to Australia gives people the following opportunities:

• Have an expedited visa regime;
• Have the opportunity to obtain a permanent visa;
• Have the opportunity to receive sponsorship from the Australian authorities;
• It is possible to obtain citizenship;
• The likelihood of building your own successful business, and this is thanks to little competition, as well as assistance from the state.

Under this program, it is most likely to obtain a residence permit in the country.

Australian Passport Sample

Stages of immigration

Moving to Australia for most migrants from Russia, Ukraine, Belarus and other countries of the post-Soviet space is usually associated with:

• visa registration;
• obtaining a residence permit and permanent residence;
• becoming an Australian citizen.

Visa

An Australian visa application can be submitted online or by regular paper method. Information about which categories of visas can be ordered electronically and what the application process is is available on the Australian Embassy website.

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If an application is made in the normal way, the applicant must:

• make sure that the purpose of his trip to the country complies with the requirements for the visa he receives. For example, if you are applying for a business visa, you should remember that you cannot work on such a visa. With a transit visa, you can stay in Australia for no more than 72 hours, etc.;
• prepare a package of required documents;
• submit an application and the attached package of papers to the embassy in person or through an intermediary;
• pay the visa fee by credit card.

The processing time for the request depends on the workload of the consulate staff, but it is recommended to submit papers 6 weeks before the intended trip. You should not purchase tickets to Australia until the results of the review are known.

Residence permit and permanent residence

The equivalent of an Australian residence permit is any type of resident visa. What does this mean? If a foreign citizen has received, for example, a work visa for 5 years, then during this time he is a permanent resident of the country (PV status) and has the right, on the basis of this document, to legally reside in Australia, as well as to leave the country and return back an unlimited number of times . If, after the expiration of such a visa, its owner expresses a desire to stay in the country for a longer time, he will need to apply for a so-called return resident visa (RPV status) - a kind of permanent residence permit.

The rights of permanent residents in Australia differ little from the rights of citizens: the presence of such status only limits participation in elections and excludes the possibility of applying for a number of government positions. Everything else is available to such foreigners on an equal basis with citizens - social protection, education and medical care, employment and unhindered movement throughout the country. And, of course, without obtaining permanent residence, you cannot count on citizenship in the future.

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Citizenship

The logical conclusion of stage-by-stage immigration to the green continent is the acquisition of Australian citizenship. A foreigner applying for citizen status must certify that:

• has been living in Australia for 4 years (or more) of which at least one last year has been as a permanent resident;
• did not leave the green continent for more than a year during these 4 years, and for more than 3 months during the last 12 months of being a permanent resident;
• speaks English at a basic level;
• is familiar with the rights and responsibilities of an Australian citizen;
• intends to live permanently in the country and maintain close contact with it.

The procedure for conferring Australian citizenship involves passing a special test, the results of which will determine how ready the foreigner is to receive citizenship status. An application for testing can be submitted in regular form or electronically on the website of the Department of Internal Affairs.

Australian citizenship can be granted after four years of continuous residence in the country, at least one of which as a permanent resident.

The final point of gaining citizenship is the status assignment ceremony, which takes place in accordance with the requirements of the country's legislation. At this ceremony, the new citizen swears allegiance to Australia, promises to strictly observe its laws, respect traditions, and contribute in every possible way to development and security.

Features and stages of issuing permits for business owners

Stage I – temporary permit, which is issued for four years. At this stage, the entrepreneur must meet the following requirements and fulfill the following obligations:

• Show yourself and your leadership talent;
• Show your statements for at least two years;
• Certify that the amount of his business assets is at least 800 thousand dollars per year, and the annual turnover is at least 500 thousand dollars;
• The minimum number of passing points on testing is 60;
• The age of the entrepreneur is not older than 55 years.

  

Stage II – issuance of a continuous permit. At this stage, the candidate is presented with the following requirements:

• Before applying, a person must operate his business on the mainland for two years;
• The applicant must live in this country for at least one year (the period before submitting the application);
• The required annual turnover of the company must be 300 thousand dollars or more;
• The applicant's business must have two legally employed Australian citizens, and these people must not be related to the applicant.

Features and stages of issuing permits for foreign investors

The main requirement imposed by the Australian authorities on the investor is the mandatory investment of a certain amount in government securities for a period of four years.

Stage I – temporary permit (issued for a period of four years); primary requirements:

• The depositor's age is no more than 55 years;
• A businessman must show his professional skills;

  

• The person must have experience in business and investment management. Moreover, this experience must be at least three years;
• The investor's net asset value is at least $2.5 million;
• Before a decision is made regarding a specific investor, the latter must invest $1.5 million in assets;
• The minimum number of assessment points scored should be 65, and it is better if it is more.

Stage II – permanent visa, issued four years after the temporary one. The requests to the candidate in this case are as follows:

• Before applying for a permanent visa, the applicant must have lived in Australia for at least two years before submitting the documents. After two years of doing business, it is allowed to apply for a residence permit, and then citizenship;

  

• Until a decision is made regarding the issuance of a permanent visa to an investor, all investments in securities made in Stage I must last for at least four years.

Family immigration

In this way, those individuals whose close relatives are Australian citizens will be able to move to this remote continent.

Also, emigration to Australia in this way is suitable for spouses (men and women), same-sex or civil partners who have registered their relationship.

Resettlement of such a plan is divided, in turn, into the following subtypes:

• Entry into the country for legal, civil life partners, same-sex partners;
• Emigration to Australia for married couples;
• Relocation of parents;
• Entry for the younger generation.

Let's now look at each subspecies.

Relocation for spouses

Legal or common-law spouses, as well as same-sex partners, have the right to obtain such permission to stay on this southern continent. How to go to Australia in this way and what do you need to know in order for a person to be issued a visa? Obtaining a visa is carried out in two stages, each of which dictates its own conditions.

Stage I – preliminary visa (issued for a period of two years). Agreement at this stage:

• The age of the person submitting the application is at least 18 years of age;
• To enter the southern mainland, a person must be in a formal union with their sponsor or in a common-law marriage for 12 months before applying;
• The person submitting the application must confirm that the relationship with the chosen person is sincere and genuine, and the couple is ready to continue it further;
• A person must prove that he lives alone with his significant other.

Stage II – continuous visa:

• The applicant continues to live with the chosen partner;

  

• Two years have passed since the submission of the application for prior authorization.

Permanent residence in Australia will be granted to a foreigner if he fulfills all the requirements described above.

Relocation of the betrothed

An application using this method can be submitted to those individuals whose brides or grooms are Australian citizens. The applicant must:

• Be over 18 years of age;
• Be prepared to formalize your relationship with an Australian sponsor;
• Be personally acquainted with your chosen one;
• To get into the country, you need to prove that the couple’s relationship is sincere and people are ready to continue it.

This visa is issued for nine months. During this time, the couple needs to get married, and then they can apply for a marriage visa, and then a residence permit.

Relocation of parents

The relocation of fathers and mothers whose children are considered Australian subjects has two scenarios: the 1st option is standard, and the 2nd is specific, for those who have more money and who are able to spend more on analyzing the application, as well as contribute a decent pledge.

Rules for obtaining permission to relocate fathers and mothers:

• The person must be a blood relative, stepparent or adoptive parent of the sponsor;
• At least half of the applicant's children must live in Australia;
• The person must post bail.

By the way, the number of permits issued for this type is limited. In 2021, according to the first option, only one thousand visas were issued per year, and according to the second - 7.5 thousand. At the same time, you can wait 20 years for a positive result under the usual program, but only 2-3 years under another.

A specific program, the one for which you need to fork out money, makes it possible to obtain first a temporary and then a permanent visa.

Despite all the delights of obtaining an “expensive” parent visa, reviews about it are not the best, since the cost of obtaining is several times higher than for obtaining a standard permit. Therefore, if you have the finances, then it is better to apply for an expensive visa, and if you don’t have the money, you will have to wait until your application for a standard parent visa is considered.

Australian visa sample

Entry for children

Specifics of obtaining a visa for children:

• The person submitting the petition must be a natural or adopted child of the guarantor;
• Be under 18 years of age;
• The child must be supported by a sponsor.

Ways to immigrate to Australia

If the decision to move to Australia for permanent residence from Russia has been made, you need to decide which method is best to use.

Professional or qualification

Australia is one of the countries in need of highly qualified personnel , but not in all specialties.

Every year the government adjusts the list of professions and work permits whose holders can count on guaranteed employment.

The main types of visas used are:

1. Independent Skills Visa - 189 Allows guest workers with the necessary skills to live and work permanently anywhere. Cost from 4,045 AUD (Australian dollars), paid in two installments: 20% at the time of application and 80% in the second installment. Age up to 45 years. Confirmed by points.
2. Skilled Nominated Visa - 190. Can work and study anywhere in Australia. Price from 4,045 AUD
3. Regional preliminary skilled work visa – 491, introduced from 11/16/2019 instead of subclass 489. Cost from 4,045 AUD. Issued for 5 years. A re-application will not be considered, but an application for permanent residence under subclass 191 can be made.

Subclass 189 and 190 visas are permanent visas that provide the right to live in Australia permanently . They are issued for a period of 5 years with the possibility of subsequent extension if the person lived in the country for at least 2 years out of these five.

In addition to the main list of in-demand specialties, there are also regional ones, which also change. States may have additional requirements.

When applying for a work visa, there are a number of requirements:

• the profession must be on the list of those in demand;
• high-level knowledge of the language, confirmed by a certificate;
• age, not older than 45 years;
• education;
• work experience.

Based on this, the candidate is assigned points ; he must score at least 65 . If there are not enough of them, then you will have to give up the dream of emigrating from Russia to Australia on a work visa.

Business, investment

Investment in the development of Australia does not give citizens of another country the right to permanent residence in its territory.

To do this, you must obtain permission for one of the visa subclasses:

1. Business innovation flow – 188. Price from 5,375 AUD. Temporary, for 4 years 3 months. Next, apply for a permanent investment or business visa subclass 888.
2. Business innovation flow, constant – 888. Cost from 2,590 AUD. Obtaining is possible if you have subclasses 188, 444 or some 457.
3. Business owner visa – 890. Permanent, price from 2,450 AUD.
4. Business Talent – ​​132. Constant. Investments from 1.5 million AUD, with an annual turnover of 3 million AUD. Price – from 7,855 AUD.

To qualify as an investor and emigrate to Australia, you need to invest according to the program:

• Entrepreneur Stream –200 thousand AUD;
• Business Innovation Stream – open an enterprise with a turnover of 500 thousand AUD;
• Investor Stream – 1.5 million AUD;
• Significant Investor Stream – 5 million AUD;
• Premium Investor Stream – 15 million AUD.

When participating in the Significant Investor Stream and Premium Investor Stream programs, proof of knowledge of the English language is not required, and there are no age restrictions.

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Education

Studying is not one of the fastest ways to move to Australia.

Studying at a university gives you a real chance to get a work visa and find employment in the country. But only if the chosen specialty is on the list of in-demand professions at the time of graduation.

On the other hand, if you have a goal to live here, then studying will give you the opportunity to:

• learn the language better;
• will add points for immigration from Russia to Australia under the SkillSelect program;
• will allow you to acquire a profession from the SOL list;
• obtain a graduate visa, subclass 485, which allows for work experience, and apply for a permanent permit.

There are 3 subclasses of student visas:

1. Student visa – 500. Price from 620 AUD. Applies to all types of training. Allows you to include your family. Granted for 5 years. If education is not completed, you can apply for a visitor visa, subclass 600. After completing your studies, you are eligible to receive visas 485 and 476 subclasses.
2. Student guardianship visa – 590. Cost from 620 AUD. The period is determined by the duration of study on a student visa. Issued to parents or guardians of a student under 18 years of age. Cannot be considered as a method of immigration to Australia.
3. Study visa – 407. Price from 310 AUD. Valid for 2 years and cannot be extended. Used for advanced training. Provides the opportunity to apply for another subclass.

Higher education can be obtained according to the following scheme:

• Russian school and one year of college - institute in Australia;
• University at home - master's degree abroad.

It should also be taken into account that education in the country is paid and quite expensive. But it gives an international diploma and knowledge of English at a high level.

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On a marriage visa

A marriage visa, as a way to emigrate to Australia from Russia, has a number of advantages:

• It is not necessary to know English;
• you do not need to have a sought-after specialty;
• no need to confirm your solvency;
• There are no age restrictions.

Before you can apply for subclass 820 and 801 visas, you must obtain permission for the 300 - “Deemed Marriage Visa”. Cost 7,715 AUD. Issued for 9 months . You can use it to work and study.

For a “Partner visa” of both subclasses, the application is submitted simultaneously:

• 820, temporary, price 7715 AUD, issued for the duration of registration 801;
• 801, constant, free.

Visas allow you to work, study without government support, and attend free English courses. The processing time ranges from 15 to 24 months. Dependents and children can be included in the application.

Partner visa subclass 309 is applicable for those who have already been married abroad. Cost from 7,715 AUD. The permit is temporary. Issued while the “Partner Migrant” visa, subclass 100 is being processed. It is issued free of charge, subject to permission 309.

Marriage to an Australian citizen does not guarantee entry into the country.

Humanitarian or refugee programs

These programs can also be considered as a way to go for permanent residence in Australia. It should be borne in mind that obtaining the status of a refugee or a person in need of protection is very difficult - evidence is required.

There are 4 visa subclasses that fall under these programs:

1. Global Special Humanitarian Visa - 202. For those who have faced significant discrimination or human rights violations. There is no visa fee. The applicant must be located both outside Australia and outside the country of residence.
2. Protection visa - 866. The person must be on the mainland with a valid permit. Cost 40 AUD.
3. Refugee category visas – 200, 201, 203, 204. There is no service fee. Issued to persons upon the recommendation of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. The review process can take several years.
4. Safe Haven Enterprise visa – 790. For illegal immigrants. Price 40 AUD. Issued for 5 years. Allows you to apply for one of the permanent visas.

Review of such permits can take from several months to several years.

Real ways to move for work

Citizens of Ukraine and Russia can go to work in this southern state in the following legal ways:

• Through professional relocation;
• With work permit.

The first method of moving is more achievable. There are two professional immigration courses:

1. You are given a chance to get a job in any region of the state.
2. The opportunity to find a job is provided only in one specific region.

There is a large list of professions and specialties that are in demand in Australia, and representatives of these professions have a real chance of gaining the right to permanent residence in Australia.

The list of professions that the state needs most is as follows (the list is descending: at the beginning - the most in demand professions, and then - less):

• builders;

  

• engineers;
• production managers;
• accountants;
• auditors;
• land economists and appraisers;
• architects;
• electricians;
• agricultural and forestry workers;
• scientists;
• veterinarians;
• teachers;
• doctors;
• lawyers;
• automotive technicians;
• general workers;
• cooks, pastry chefs.

This list of professions is far from complete: a comprehensive version can be seen on the website of the Australian Department of Immigration. The country's authorities indicate a wide variety of specialties. If a resident of Ukraine or Russia wants to move to Australia according to a general personnel relocation plan, then he needs to apply for a 189 visa, and if according to a specific state plan, then a 190 visa. By the way, the list of professions in a specific territory of Australia is much wider.

Advantages of emigrating to Australia for Russians

Australia is an economically stable and developed country, which attracts people from all over the planet who are tired of the surrounding chaos and poverty.

Standard of living

Australia is famous for its very high standard of living, it is a clean and advanced country in many areas. The economy and various industries are well developed here. Since agriculture in Australia is also at a very high level, there is every opportunity to eat healthy natural products.

In this country, most of the population leads a healthy lifestyle, which is facilitated by the environment. Prices for alcohol and cigarettes here are quite high, so few can afford bad habits. There is practically no unemployment, people have the opportunity to find a job with good earnings. Immigrants have every chance to get a decent job provided they have a quality education.

Highly qualified specialists in various industries are valued here. Australian education is valued all over the world; it is truly of high quality and provides an opportunity for the realization of personal qualities and skills. A diploma from an Australian university practically guarantees graduates a good position in the future.

Climate

Emigration to Australia from Russia can also be attractive due to weather conditions. If in Russia there is snow for six months, the temperature fluctuates, and you only want to go outside on rare clear days, then Australia pleases its residents with a bright blue sky, fresh air with a gentle warm wind and a sun illuminating the world that does not disappear for weeks.

Summer in Australia is hot, temperatures reach 40 degrees, it begins in December, and you can’t expect much rain until February. Golden autumn can delight you with a riot of colors. In winter, the rainy season begins, the temperature stays around 20 degrees, at this time the country’s nature is very beautiful.

Ecology

Australia is considered one of the cleanest countries in the world. Industry has not yet had time to spoil nature. The population is actively involved in cleaning up the country, streets are constantly swept in cities, garbage cans can be found everywhere, people care about the cleanliness of streets and parks, and dispose of waste responsibly.

The only problem is that fresh water is limited; there are not many bodies of water in Australia and many of them are salty. But they are planning to build additional water desalination stations soon. The ocean surrounding the continent is regularly cleaned.

In many places, a Seabin device is installed, which passes water through itself, filters it from oil, detergents and other waste, then releases clean water. There is also an AMDI program that helps combat garbage washed ashore.

Residents of Australia can report where they saw garbage at any time; this information is studied by scientists to understand in which places emissions are expected. Everything is promptly removed and cleaned. Thanks to the good ecology and climatic conditions in Australia, people get sick much less often than in most countries, and allergies are rare here.

Medicine

One of the big advantages of Australia is free healthcare. The country spends a large amount of money to treat all citizens of the country, regardless of their age and income. The Australian medical system is very extensive and complex.

It consists of the following levels:

• general Practitioner - family doctors, who are approached with most questions, are similar to Russian therapists;
• specialists responsible for specific industries and diseases;
• public hospitals;
• ambulance;
• community health centers;
• private clinics

Most medical procedures are paid for by the state, although you have to pay a lot of money for the services of cosmetologists and dentists. The quality of medicine is quite high, medical institutions are provided with professional devices and equipment, technology is at the highest level.

Doctors in Australia are distinguished by their professionalism; their task is to cure the patient, and not to put him in a hospital , since the state pays for this. National health insurance, the Medicare Card, covers almost all types of treatment and is available to all citizens of the country and immigrants who have applied for citizenship. If desired, you can also take out private insurance.

Student immigration

At the moment, the Australian authorities provide positive aspects for foreign graduates of Australian universities, including citizens of Russia, Ukraine and Belarus.

Sample passport of a citizen of Belarus

Namely, these students do not need mandatory work experience in their specialty, and they also have the opportunity to receive additional points when passing the test. How to go to Australia to study? There are several steps to go through.

The stages of student immigration are as follows:

1. Selecting an educational institution and the required course. Studying in Australia must take place for a minimum of two years.
2. Obtaining a study visa. The visa category, the requirements for the applicant, the required package of documents - all this depends on the type and duration of study, as well as on the person’s country of residence.
3. Obtaining the necessary experience. If a person has completed a minimum two-year training in Australia, then the country’s authorities will not impose requirements on him regarding mandatory work experience when applying for professional immigration.
4. Applying for immigration.

   

   Sample application for immigration

Conditions

There are specific conditions for obtaining a student visa - a document that must be issued by a person who wants to go to study on this southern continent.

The applicant must:

1. It is mandatory to be enrolled in studies at an institution registered in the state registry of that country.
2. Show your ability to speak English, for which you must pass a special test.
3. Prove that he has enough money for education and living expenses.
4. Demonstrate your level of education in order to understand whether the chosen training program is suitable for him or not.
5. It is mandatory to present medical insurance.

Standard package of documents for obtaining a student visa

1. Application on Form 157 A. If training will take place in parallel with work, then you must additionally fill out and submit an application on Form 157 R.

   

   Sample application form 157 A

2. A photograph of the person making the application, as well as photographs of all members of his family who will be traveling to Australia with him.
3. A letter from an Australian educational institution confirming the student's enrollment, tuition fees, course title, and start and end dates.
4. An extract from the bank about the availability of funds, and the account must exist for at least three months, and there should be no movement of money, that is, it must simply lie in the account.
5. Certificate from a medical institution about the applicant’s health status.
6. Insurance policy.
7. For men, you must additionally present a military ID.