Building Visa Processing Capability - Australian Immi App makes applying for an Australian visa easier

Travelling to Australia is simpler with this mobile app.

New Ministerial Instructions and Minister’s Personal Procedural Decisions

The Minister for Immigration and Citizenship has made new Ministerial Instructions and Personal Procedural Decisions (PPD) under sections 351 and 501J of the Migration Act 1958.

Important information for Partner (subclasses 309 and 820) visa holders

If you hold a Partner (provisional) (subclass 309) or Partner (temporary) (subclass 820) visa and two years have passed since you applied, you can now submit your information for the permanent stage of your Partner visa.

English language requirements for the Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) are changing

We will update English language test requirements for the Skills in Demand Visa (subclass 482) (SID).

English language requirements for Australian visa purposes have changed

On 7 August 2025, the accepted English Language Tests (ELT) for Australian visa purposes changed.

Pacific Engagement stream visa ballot registrations now open

Registrations for the Pacific Engagement stream visa (PEV) ballot are now open for Pacific Island and Timor-Leste nationals.

Update to ImmiAccount — new online services for paper-based Child, Other Family, Former Resident and New Zealand Citizen Fami

Online services are now available to support Child, Other Family, Former Resident and New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship visa applicants who lodge a paper-based application.

Reminder that the annual indexation of skilled visa income thresholds will apply from 1 July 2025

On 24 March 2025, the department announced that from 1 July 2025, skilled visa income thresholds will increase by 4.6%.

Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) is now live on ImmiAccount

Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) is now live in ImmiAccount.

Strengthening ImmiAccount security through Multi-factor Authentication (MFA)

The Department of Home Affairs is enhancing user security by introducing Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) for ImmiAccount.

People selected in PEV ballots must apply for visa soon

People selected in the January and February Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV) ballots need to lodge their visa applications soon.

Update to ImmiAccount — new online services for paper-based Parent visa applications

We’ve introduced new online services to support Parent visa applicants with paper-based applications.

Annual indexation of skilled visa income thresholds from 1 July 2025

Skilled visa income thresholds will be increased by 4.6% from 1 July 2025. This is in line with changes to the annual Average Weekly Ordinary Time Earnings.

New Designated Area Migration Agreement for Northern Territory

A new Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) for Northern Territory will come into effect from 19 March 2025.

Don't get caught in a visa scam

If you're thinking about applying for a visa to Australia — beware of scam agents offering false promises.

14th edition of The Administration of the Immigration and Citizenship Programs Paper now available

The 14th edition of The Administration of the Immigration and Citizenship Programs Paper was released on 21 February 2025.

Welcoming Australia’s newest citizens

This year, local government councils and other organisations will host more than 380 citizenship ceremonies as part of their Australia Day event programs.

Changes to onshore Student visa applications from 1 January 2025

From 1 January 2025, the Department of Home Affairs will no longer accept Letters of Offers from individuals applying in Australia for a Student visa.

Ministerial Direction No. 111

The international education sector is important to Australia, and the Australian Government is committed to ensuring its equality, quality, integrity and sustainability.

Improved visa framework for religious workers

From 13 December 2024, an updated Minister of Religion Labour Agreement (MoRLA) commences.