AustraliaDigital Nomad Visa
A digital nomad pathway for Australia. Below are the requirements, fees, and the deep-linked official government source. Verify against the source before applying — visa rules change without notice.
Application fee
Renewable
No
Tax-residency trigger
183 days / yr
Last verified
2026-05-25
Qualification readout
Family allowed
Yes
Path to permanent residency
Yes · after 0yr
Health insurance required
Yes
Launched
2012
Australia's points-based PERMANENT residence visa (no temporary phase, no investment requirement — replaces the discontinued Subclass 188). Requirements: (a) Under 45 years at invitation, (b) Occupation on Skilled Occupation List (SOL), (c) 65+ points under points-based system, (d) Positive skills assessment from relevant authority. Points awarded for age, English proficiency, education, work experience, partner skills, study in Australia, regional study. Processing 2-8 months. AUD 4,910 base fee (July 2025 update); additional fees for spouse + dependents. Pathway to Australian citizenship after 4 years. Australia enters DB as new country.
Verify the latest details on the issuing government’s own page. Rules and fees change without notice.
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