Moving to Australia?
Get it right
Understand your visa options in plain English — then get a free introduction to registered migration agents near you who handle your kind of case.
What's your situation?
Start with your goal
Pick your situation below. We'll show you what's on the table — and what's not.
I want to work in Australia
Most people need an employer sponsor (482) or enough points for a skilled visa.
I want to live here permanently
Employer nomination (186), the points test (189, 190, 491) or a partner visa. Your occupation and age matter a lot.
My partner or family is here
Partner visas (820/801, 309/100), parent and child visas. Evidence matters, and some queues are long.
I want to study in Australia
Student visa (500) with work rights while you study, then the graduate visa (485). Most applications are now lodged from outside Australia.
I'm an employer or have exceptional talent
Sponsoring a worker (482, 186, 494) or the National Innovation visa (858).
My visa was refused or I'm stuck
Tribunal (ART) review, notices of intention to cancel, bridging visas. Deadlines are short, so act quickly.
Why visapilot
Straight answers. The right support.
A move to Australia deserves straight answers — which visa options exist and what they actually require. We give you that first, for free. When you're ready for proper advice, we introduce you to registered migration agents near you. Only they (or an Australian lawyer) can give immigration assistance.
Free before you commit
Visa guides, eligibility info, requirements — all free. Know your situation before you spend a dollar.
We'll be straight with you — always
Some situations have clear options. Others are more complex. We'll tell you what we know — and connect you with someone who can tell you the rest.
The right specialist for your situation
Tell us your situation. We introduce you to the registered migration agents closest to you — not a directory to scroll through.
Your details stay private
We only share your contact info once someone accepts your request. You stay in control.
How it works
Your move to Australia in 3 steps
Most people go from uncertain to clear in under 30 minutes.
Know your options
Find your situation below. Read what each visa requires and whether your circumstances point in the right direction.
Tell us your situation
Chat with us about your goal, background, and timeline. We'll understand your situation and figure out what type of specialist you need.
Get connected — on your terms
We introduce you to up to 3 registered migration agents near you. An agent who can help gets in touch.
Situations
Situations agents help with
Common reasons people speak to a registered migration agent.
You're on a 482 and your employer wants to keep you. An agent checks your sponsored work history, age and English against the 186 before the nomination goes in.
From 482 to permanent residence
Employer sponsored
You and your partner have been together for years, but the evidence is scattered across two countries. An agent helps you organise it before you pay the partner visa charge.
Partner visa evidence
Family
Your student visa extension was refused and the letter mentions a review deadline. An agent reads the decision and tells you whether a Tribunal review or a new application makes sense.
After a refusal
Refusal / review
General examples, not client stories. Every case is different and no outcome is guaranteed. Visa Pilot provides general information only, not immigration assistance.
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Immigration by city
Find support near you
Where registered agents are based, and which visa rules change from city to city (Perth and Adelaide count as regional).
Melbourne
More registered migration agents than any other city: 1,833 on the OMARA register.
Brisbane
545 registered agents across Greater Brisbane. The Gold Coast counts as regional.