Department of Home Affairs Updated Global Visa Processing Time – 20 February 2022
The Department of Home Affairs of the Australian Government has updated the global visa processing time yesterday 20 February 2022. The following are the processing time of Australian visa applications:
| Visa Type | 75% of Visas Processed | 90% of Visas Processed |
|---|---|---|
|
Child Visa (Subclass 101) |
16 months |
24 months |
|
Dependent Child Visa (Subclass 445) |
6 months |
7 months |
|
Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189) – Points-tested Stream |
22 months |
36 months |
|
Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189) –New Zealand Stream |
19 months |
20 months |
|
Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) |
8 months |
22 months |
|
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491) – State/Territory Government Nominated Regional Stream |
9 months |
20 months |
|
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491) – Family-Sponsored Regional Stream |
10 months |
13 months |
|
Partner (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 820) |
21 months |
33 months |
|
Partner (Permanent) Visa (Subclass 801) |
12 months |
20 months |
|
Partner (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 309) |
16 months |
27 months |
|
Partner (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 100) |
17 months |
24 months |
|
Prospective Marriage Visa (Subclass 300) |
23 months |
30 months |
|
Student Visa (Subclass 500) – Independent ELICOS Sector Stream |
4 months |
15 months |
|
Student Visa (Subclass 500) – Vocational Education and Training Sector Stream |
7 months |
11 months |
|
Student Visa (Subclass 500) – Higher Education Sector Stream |
38 days |
5 months |
|
Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) – Graduate Work Stream |
10 months |
12 months |
|
Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) – Post-Study Work Stream |
10 months |
11 months |
|
Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) – Transition Stream |
11 months |
20 months |
|
Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) – Direct Entry Stream |
7 months |
10 months |
|
Regional Sponsor Migration Scheme (Subclass 187) –Transition Pathway |
14 months |
19 months |
|
Temporary Skill Shortage (Subclass 482) – Short-term Stream |
5 months |
14 months |
|
Temporary Skill Shortage (Subclass 482) – Medium-term Stream |
3 months |
7 months |
|
Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) – Tourist Stream |
64 days |
11 months |
|
Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) – Sponsored Family Stream |
72 days |
10 months |
You may also check the last update on 01 February 2022.
On average, the processing time may depend on the circumstances of the visa application. Origin Migration will make sure that the visa application is front-loaded, meaning decision-ready application and up to date information are provided from time to time to avoid delays on our application.
For other information regarding the global processing time, you can check the Department of Home Affairs.
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