An introductory route for adult Chinese passport holders visiting Australia for tourism or family visits; excludes other streams and onshore applications.
These seven Australian routes cover visits, study, ballot-based Work and Holiday (462), employer-sponsored work (482) and points-tested migration (189/190/491). Submitting an EOI is not a visa application.
Be a genuine temporary visitor with support and departure arrangements; no work in Australia. Check individual health, character and other requirements.
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Download a blank English PDF checklist to print and mark offline. This is not an exhaustive lodgement checklist; official requirements take precedence.
Offshore full-time study with a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE); requires Genuine Student (GS), English, funds and OSHC.
First Work and Holiday for ages 18–30; requires ballot selection before lodging with degree/study, English and funds.
Official requirementsPost-Higher Education Work stream (Subclass 485) for recent Australian bachelor, master’s or doctoral graduates; lodge within 6 months of course completion.
Official requirementsRequires an approved sponsor, nominated occupation on the Core Skills list, salary threshold and work experience.
Official requirementsPoints-tested permanent residence without sponsor or state nomination; requires skills assessment, EOI and official invitation.
Official requirementsState/territory-nominated permanent residence; requires both federal points/skills assessment and specific state nomination approval.
Official requirementsFive-year regional provisional visa with state/territory nomination; requires living and working in designated regional areas.
Official requirementsCheck the offshore Tourist stream, prepare documents and translations, apply through ImmiAccount and follow individual requests. Travellers each need their own application.
Introductory preparation summary, not a complete checklist, individual advice or a visa guarantee. Follow official pages and individual notices. Reviewed: 2026-10-24