Permanently
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Hong Kong stream
This visa lets eligible Hong Kong or British National (Overseas) passport holders who have demonstrated commitment to Australia, live and work in Australia permanently.
At a Glance
From AUD 4,910.00
for an indication of processing times for this visa, use the visa processing time guide tool. This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application. We assess applications on a case-by-case basis. Actual processing times can vary due to individual circumstances. These include: whether you have lodged a complete application, including all necessary supporting documents how quickly you respond to requests for more information how long it takes to perform required checks on the supporting information provided how long it takes to receive information from external agencies, particularly for health, character, and national security requirements how many places are available in the migration program.
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You need to
- hold a Hong Kong passport or a British National (Overseas) passport
- meet certain visa and residence requirements.
Help with your visa
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With this visa, you may...
- work and study anywhere in Australia
- sponsor eligible family members for permanent residence
- if eligible, become an Australian citizen.