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Clear, current guidance for your Australian visa journey. From policy shifts to evidence checklists, all translated into plain language.

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Introducing Tern: a better way to apply for Australian visas
Tern updates

Introducing Tern: a better way to apply for Australian visas

Why we built Australia's only compliant digital visa platform backed by immigration lawyers.
7 January 2026 • 10 min read
Australian partner visa 2026: complete guide (820/801, 309/100, 300)
Partner visas
Family visas

Australian partner visa 2026: complete guide (820/801, 309/100, 300)

Everything you need to know about partner visas (820/801, 309/100, 300): eligibility, evidence requirements, processing times, costs, and choosing the right pathway.
6 February 2026 • 18 min read
Australian Working Holiday visa 2026: complete guide (417 & 462)
Work visas

Australian Working Holiday visa 2026: complete guide (417 & 462)

Everything you need to know about the 417 and 462 visas: eligibility, country caps, work rules, and how to qualify for second and third year visas.
22 January 2026 • 18 min read
Australian visitor visa 2026: complete guide (600, 601, 651)
Visitor visas

Australian visitor visa 2026: complete guide (600, 601, 651)

Choosing the right subclass, avoiding refusal, and understanding your visa conditions.
19 January 2026 • 19 min read
Australian visa by nationality: how your passport affects approval (2025 data)
Evidence tips
Country risk
Government data

Australian visa by nationality: how your passport affects approval (2025 data)

Why some nationalities face longer waits, higher refusal rates, and stricter evidence requirements—based on 4.5M FOI records.
17 December 2025 • 12 min read
Australian visa processing times 2025: real data from 4.5M applications
Processing times
Visa calculator
Government data

Australian visa processing times 2025: real data from 4.5M applications

Why Australian visa processing is slow, how long visas really take based on 4.5 million FOI records, and what affects your wait time.
16 December 2025 • 12 min read

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De facto vs married: does it matter for Australian partner visas?
Partner visas
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De facto vs married: does it matter for Australian partner visas?
6 Feb 2026 • 10 min
The sponsor's role in partner visa applications: what your Australian partner needs to do
Partner visas
Family visas
The sponsor's role in partner visa applications: what your Australian partner needs to do
6 Feb 2026 • 14 min
How to apply for an Australian visa yourself: a complete ImmiAccount guide
ImmiAccount
DIY visa
How to apply for an Australian visa yourself: a complete ImmiAccount guide
5 Feb 2026 • 22 min
PIC 4020: What happens if you provide false information on your Australian visa application
Evidence tips
Visitor visas
PIC 4020: What happens if you provide false information on your Australian visa application
2 Feb 2026 • 14 min
Health examinations for Australian visas: what to expect
Health requirements
Medical examination
Health examinations for Australian visas: what to expect
1 Feb 2026 • 11 min
How criminal records affect Australian visa applications
Evidence tips
Visitor visas
How criminal records affect Australian visa applications
26 Jan 2026 • 15 min
Australian visa refusal: What to do next and how to reapply successfully
Evidence tips
Visitor visas
Australian visa refusal: What to do next and how to reapply successfully
25 Jan 2026 • 19 min
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