Since the state has been developing rapidly in economic and social terms in recent years, it has developed a program for those willing to move to permanent residence and obtain residency. The government conducts a fairly strict selection of applicants, but is happy to accept businessmen, scientific and cultural figures, athletes, highly qualified specialists who can bring economic or cultural benefit to the country.

Immigration to Australia by professional category:

• age: 18-45 years
• availability of your specialty in the list of professions in demand in Australia
• knowledge of the English language (IELTS exam). Test result from 6 points
• passing the medical commission. Absence of dangerous infectious diseases
• no criminal record
• in some cases, confirmation of funds

Australia's professional immigration program allows people who are of interest to Australia as professionals in their field to immigrate.

If you have a higher or secondary special education, and your specialty is in the list of in-demand occupations of Australia (SOL), then you and your family can apply for the status of a permanent resident of Australia. Your spouse (husband) and unmarried children up to the age of 18 can immigrate with you.

Immigration to Australia by professional category, visas:

• Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189). Allows the applicant and his family members to obtain a permanent visa to live and work for an unlimited time in any city or state in Australia, study, use the Medicare health insurance system, and become an Australian citizen.
• Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190). The main requirement for submitting an application for a 190 Skilled – Sponsored Visa is to receive sponsorship from the state of Australia, for which you will be awarded an additional 5 points. Allows the applicant to obtain a permanent resident visa and live in any city of the state that acted as your immigration sponsor. After living in this state for 2 years, you can then live in any city or state in Australia.
• Skilled - Nominated or Sponsored Visa (Subclass 489). The 489 visa allows the applicant to obtain a temporary (for 4 years) Australian visa. After living in regional Australia for at least 2 years and having worked for 1 year (full-time) in your (confirmed) profession, you are eligible to apply for an 887 (permanent visa) while in Australia. When applying for an 887 visa, you may not provide evidence of sponsorship from Australian relatives or State and Territory governments.

The main requirement for applying for a Nominated or Sponsored Visa (Subclass 489) is to be sponsored by an Australian state/territory or sponsored by a relative who is an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.

Immigration to Australia by category Business:

• age: up to 55 years, but there may be exceptions
• more than 4 years of experience in business or enterprise management, or investment capital management.
• confirmation of cash, family assets from AU$400,000 and above (depending on the type of visa)

Business immigration to Australia, immigration to Australia for businessmen and investors is considered by the Australian government as a way to attract money and talented businessmen to the country who are ready to:

• start a business in Australia;
• or invest your capital in Australian government programs;
• or invest your capital in the operations of an existing Australian company.

Business Talent (Permanent) (subclass 132) visa

This visa involves immediately obtaining a visa for permanent residence. But in order to obtain this visa, there are higher requirements for candidates.

Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) (subclass 188) visa / business innovation and investment (temporary visa)

Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) (subclass 888) visa / business innovation and investment (permanent visa)

The second program of Business immigration (188-888 visas) to Australia takes place in 2 stages:

1.obtaining a temporary visa for 4 years (Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) subclass 188)

2.after completion of 4 years - obtaining a permanent visa (Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) subclass 888

Immigration to Australia by category Marriage (wedding visa):

• your partner's Australian permanent resident or citizen status
• personal acquaintance with your fiance
• a well-designed package of documents confirming your relationship
• passing the medical commission. Absence of dangerous infectious diseases
• no criminal record

Types of spousal visas/marriage visas/fiancée visas:

Visa for a bride (groom) planning to marry an Australian citizen (for opposite-sex and same-sex partners):

300 bride (groom) visa / Prospective Marriage Visa (subclass 300) Temporary visa for 9 months. During this time, you must enter Australia and register your marriage, otherwise you will have to leave the country.

Spouse visas for people who are already married or civilly married to an Australian citizen (for opposite-sex and same-sex partners):

820 visa/ Partner temporary visa (subclass 820)

Temporary visa, until you are issued an 801 visa/Partner permanent visa (subclass 801). Permanent visa. For those who have lived on an 820 visa together with their partner in Australia for 2 years or more.

309 visa/Partner temporary visa (subclass 309) 

Temporary visa for 2 years. For those who are already married before applying to DIBP or have lived with their partner for more than 12 months in a common-law marriage outside Australia.

100 visa/Partner permanent visa (subclass 100)

Permanent visa. For those who have lived on a 309 visa together with their partner in Australia for more than 2 years.