VisaChief Compare Australia visas side by side
Picking between two similar routes is where most people get stuck. These guides put the most-confused Australian visas next to each other - cost, processing time, work rights and the pathway to permanent residence.
Guides
18 comparisons
Source
immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
Updated
August 2026
189 vs 190 vs 491Skilled Independent visa vs Skilled Nominated visa vs Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa190 vs 491Skilled Nominated visa vs Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa482 vs 186Skills in Demand visa (SID) vs Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) visa482 vs 494Skills in Demand visa (SID) vs Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa186 vs 494 vs 191Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) visa vs Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa vs Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa820 / 801 vs 309 / 100Partner visa (onshore) vs Partner visa (offshore)417 vs 462Working Holiday visa vs Work and Holiday visa600 vs 601 vs 651Visitor visa vs Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) vs eVisitor visa189 vs 858Skilled Independent visa vs National Innovation visa (NIV)500 vs 485Student visa vs Temporary Graduate visa188 vs 858Business Innovation & Investment (Provisional) visa vs National Innovation visa (NIV)491 vs 494Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa vs Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa189 vs 190Skilled Independent visa vs Skilled Nominated visa500 vs 590Student visa vs Student Guardian visa309 / 100 vs 300Partner visa (offshore) vs Prospective Marriage visa858 vs 188National Innovation visa (NIV) vs Business Innovation & Investment (Provisional) visa191 vs 887Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa vs Skilled Regional visa407 vs 482Training visa vs Skills in Demand visa (SID)
Figures are indicative for 2026-27 and government fees and rules change. Confirm current costs and processing times at immi.homeaffairs.gov.au before applying. General information only - not immigration advice.
Source & citation
Primary sourceDepartment of Home Affairs
Last verified26 August 2026
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