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Visa Processing Times
Current government processing time estimates for all visa subclasses — showing the 50th and 90th percentile timeframes.
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Visa types
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| Subclass | Stream | Name | 50% processed in | 90% processed in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | — | Partner visa (subclass 100) | 10 Months | 19 Months |
| 101 | — | Child visa (subclass 101) | 23 Months | 30 Months |
| 102 | — | Adoption visa (subclass 102) | 4 Months | 12 Months |
| 117 | — | Orphan Relative visa (subclass 117) | 76 Months | 96 Months |
| 124 | — | Distinguished Talent visa (subclass 124) | — | — |
| 132 | Significant Business History | Business Talent visa (subclass 132) | 66 Months | 69 Months |
| 132 | Venture Capital Entrepreneur | Business Talent visa (subclass 132) | — | — |
| 155 | — | Five Year Resident Return visa (subclass 155) | Less than 1 Day | 30 Days |
| 157 | — | Three Month Resident Return visa (subclass 157) | 34 Days | 68 Days |
| 159 | — | Provisional Resident Return visa (subclass 159) | — | — |
| 186 | Direct Entry Pathway | Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) | 11 Months | 21 Months |
| 186 | Agreement Pathway | Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) | 47 Days | 9 Months |
| 186 | Transition Pathway | Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) | 11 Months | 20 Months |
| 187 | Direct Entry Pathway | Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa (subclass 187) | — | — |
| 187 | Transition Pathway | Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa (subclass 187) | 72 Days | 6 Months |
| 188 | Investor | Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188) | — | — |
| 188 | Significant Investor | Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188) | — | — |
| 188 | Business Innovation Extension | Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188) | 4 Months | 7 Months |
| 188 | Significant Investor Extension | Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188) | — | — |
| 188 | Premium Investor | Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188) | — | — |
| 188 | Entrepreneur | Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188) | — | — |
| 188 | Business Innovation | Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188) | 52 Months | 58 Months |
| 189 | New Zealand | Skilled - Independent visa (subclass 189) | 51 Months | 60 Months |
| 189 | Points-Tested | Skilled - Independent visa (subclass 189) | 4 Months | 6 Months |
| 190 | — | Skilled - Nominated visa (subclass 190) | 10 Months | 15 Months |
| 191 | Regional Provisional Visa | Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) (subclass 191) | 8 Months | 15 Months |
| 192 | — | Pacific Engagement visa (subclass 192) | — | — |
| 300 | — | Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300) | 13 Months | 31 Months |
| 309 | — | Partner (Provisional) visa (subclass 309) | 16 Months | 25 Months |
| 400 | — | Temporary Work (Short Stay Activity) visa (subclass 400) | 8 Days | 28 Days |
| 403 | Government Agreement | Temporary Work (International Relations) visa (subclass 403) | 13 Days | 66 Days |
| 403 | Foreign Government Agency | Temporary Work (International Relations) visa (subclass 403) | 67 Days | 4 Months |
| 403 | Domestic Worker (Diplomatic or Consular) | Temporary Work (International Relations) visa (subclass 403) | 55 Days | 82 Days |
| 403 | Privileges and Immunities | Temporary Work (International Relations) visa (subclass 403) | — | — |
| 403 | Pacific Australia Labour Mobility Scheme | Temporary Work (International Relations) visa (subclass 403) | 12 Days | 22 Days |
| 403 | Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early-professionals Scheme (MATES) | Temporary Work (International Relations) visa (subclass 403) | 86 Days | 4 Months |
| 407 | — | Training visa (subclass 407) | 8 Months | 14 Months |
| 408 | Entertainment Activities | Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408) | 13 Days | 22 Days |
| 408 | Sporting Activities | Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408) | 15 Days | 39 Days |
| 408 | Religious Work | Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408) | 4 Months | 20 Months |
| 408 | Research Activities | Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408) | 18 Days | 7 Months |
| 408 | Special Programs | Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408) | 43 Days | 50 Days |
| 408 | Exchange Arrangements | Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408) | 28 Days | 5 Months |
| 408 | Invited for Other Social and Cultural Activity | Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408) | 3 Days | 14 Days |
| 408 | Australian Government Endorsed Events | Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408) | — | — |
| 408 | Superyacht Crew | Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408) | 14 Days | 31 Days |
| 408 | Domestic Work for Executives | Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408) | — | — |
| 417 | — | Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) | Less than 1 Day | 83 Days |
| 445 | — | Dependent Child visa (subclass 445) | 23 Months | 28 Months |
| 461 | — | New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship (Temporary) visa (subclass 461) | 78 Days | 5 Months |
| 462 | — | Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) | 46 Days | 4 Months |
| 476 | — | Skilled - Recognised Graduate visa (subclass 476) | — | — |
| 482 | Short-term | Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482) | — | — |
| 482 | Medium-term | Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482) | — | — |
| 482 | Labour Agreement | Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482) | — | — |
| 485 | Post-Vocational Education Work | Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) | 58 Days | 5 Months |
| 485 | Post-Higher Education Work | Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) | 6 Days | 52 Days |
| 489 | First Provisional | Skilled - Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) | — | — |
| 491 | Family Sponsored Regional | Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) | 78 Days | 30 Months |
| 491 | State/Territory Government Nominated Regional | Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) | 12 Months | 28 Months |
| 494 | Employer Sponsored | Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494) | 7 Months | 11 Months |
| 494 | Labour Agreement | Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494) | 7 Months | 9 Months |
| 500 | Independent ELICOS Sector | Student visa (subclass 500) | 11 Days | 61 Days |
| 500 | Schools Sector | Student visa (subclass 500) | 35 Days | 84 Days |
| 500 | Vocational Education and Training Sector | Student visa (subclass 500) | 3 Months | 6 Months |
| 500 | Higher Education Sector | Student visa (subclass 500) | 32 Days | 6 Months |
| 500 | Postgraduate Research Sector | Student visa (subclass 500) | 21 Days | 6 Months |
| 500 | Non-Award Sector | Student visa (subclass 500) | 17 Days | 50 Days |
| 500 | Foreign Affairs or Defence Sector | Student visa (subclass 500) | 3 Days | 14 Days |
| 590 | — | Student Guardian visa (subclass 590) | 49 Days | 6 Months |
| 600 | Tourist | Visitor visa (subclass 600) | 13 Days | 35 Days |
| 600 | Sponsored Family | Visitor visa (subclass 600) | 56 Days | 3 Months |
| 600 | Business Visitor | Visitor visa (subclass 600) | 5 Days | 19 Days |
| 601 | — | Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601) | Less than 1 Day | Less than 1 Day |
| 602 | — | Medical Treatment visa (subclass 602) | 3 Days | 46 Days |
| 651 | — | eVisitor visa (subclass 651) | Less than 1 Day | Less than 1 Day |
| 771 | — | Transit visa (subclass 771) | 3 Days | 17 Days |
| 801 | — | Partner visa (subclass 801) | 8 Months | 17 Months |
| 802 | — | Child visa (subclass 802) | 22 Months | 29 Months |
| 808 | — | Confirmatory (Residence) visa (subclass 808) | — | — |
| 820 | — | Partner visa (subclass 820) | 18 Months | 32 Months |
| 837 | — | Orphan Relative visa (subclass 837) | — | — |
| 870 | Visa Application | Sponsored Parent (Temporary) (subclass 870) | 7 Months | 12 Months |
| 870 | Sponsorship | Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 870) | 5 months | 6 months |
| 887 | — | Skilled - Regional visa (subclass 887) | 6 Months | 21 Months |
| 888 | Business Innovation | Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa (subclass 888) | 6 Months | 6 Months |
| 888 | Investor | Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa (subclass 888) | 4 Months | 5 Months |
| 888 | Significant Investor | Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa (subclass 888) | 3 Months | 6 Months |
| 888 | Premium Investor | Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa (subclass 888) | — | — |
| 888 | Entrepreneur | Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa (subclass 888) | — | — |
| 890 | — | Business Owner visa (subclass 890) | — | — |
| 891 | — | Investor visa (subclass 891) | — | — |
| 892 | — | State/Territory Sponsored Business Owner visa (subclass 892) | — | — |
| 893 | — | State/Territory Sponsored Business Investor visa (subclass 893) | — | — |
| 988 | — | Maritime Crew Visa (subclass 988) | Less than 1 Day | 1 Day |