Visa insights & guides

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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Australian visitor visa refused? Real refusal reasons (and how to avoid them)
Visitor visas
Evidence tips
Australian visitor visa refused? Real refusal reasons (and how to avoid them)
15 Apr 2026 • 15 min
Do I need a migration agent? The option most people miss
Comparisons
Visas
Do I need a migration agent? The option most people miss
7 Apr 2026 • 12 min
How much does a migration agent cost in Australia? Real fees by visa type
Comparisons
Visas
How much does a migration agent cost in Australia? Real fees by visa type
7 Apr 2026 • 14 min
Migration agent vs immigration lawyer: which one?
Comparisons
Visas
Migration agent vs immigration lawyer: which one?
7 Apr 2026 • 10 min
How much does an Australian visa cost? Complete fee breakdown (2025-26)
Visas
How much does an Australian visa cost? Complete fee breakdown (2025-26)
31 Mar 2026 • 16 min
Do I need a visa for Australia? A simple guide for every passport
Visas
Do I need a visa for Australia? A simple guide for every passport
31 Mar 2026 • 10 min
Australian ETA visa 2026: ETA vs eVisitor vs Subclass 600
Visitor visas
Australian ETA visa 2026: ETA vs eVisitor vs Subclass 600
31 Mar 2026 • 14 min
Australian eVisitor visa for Europeans: complete guide (Subclass 651)
Visitor visas
Australian eVisitor visa for Europeans: complete guide (Subclass 651)
31 Mar 2026 • 12 min
Australian Immi app: everything you need to know
Visitor visas
Biometrics
Australian Immi app: everything you need to know
24 Mar 2026 • 8 min
Visitor visa extensions: can you stay longer in Australia?
Visitor visas
Visa extensions
Visitor visa extensions: can you stay longer in Australia?
4 Mar 2026 • 14 min
De facto vs married: does it matter for Australian partner visas?
Partner visas
Family visas
De facto vs married: does it matter for Australian partner visas?
6 Feb 2026 • 10 min
The sponsor's role in Australian partner visa applications
Partner visas
Family visas
The sponsor's role in Australian partner visa applications
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 lie on your visa application
Evidence tips
Visitor visas
PIC 4020: what happens if you lie on your 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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