Australia is a culturally diverse nation, with people from all over the world flocking there either for work, school, or relaxation. As a Nigerian planning to migrate to Australia for any of the many things that the country has to offer, here are some steps to do that
1. Choose a visa type
There are a lot of reasons why one would want to move from Nigeria to Australia. You will have to pick a solid reason, as your reason will determine your visa type. These are the most common visa types if you want to migrate temporarily or permanently.
Temporary Residency Options
Study: This is a visa that is available to individuals that have been offered provisional admission into an Australian educational institution and will require them to move to Australia to study
Tourist Visa: This is a visa type available to individuals if they want to visit Australia for a period of time and will be there only for relaxation purposes. Individuals need to prove to the Australian government that they will be financially capable of making their trip
Temporary Work Visa: this is a vusa type available to individuals that want to migrate to Australia and only work for a particular period of time, after which they will return to their home countries
Permanent Residency Options
Family Visa: This is a visa type that is available to individuals that are close family relatives or partners of Australian citizens or permanent residents .
Permanent Work Visa: This type of visa is available to individuals with professional skills that are highly demanded in Australia and who either have a job from an Austrian employer or are nominated for a job by the Australian government
Business Visa: This is given to individuals that want to build or invest in an Australian company or business venture (with at least $100,000 as a starting investment).
2. Apply for a Visa
After choosing the visa type, go to the official Australian immigration website to apply for the visa you want. Ensure you follow every guideline and provide the needed documents You will need to provide documents like:
- Passport
- Health documents
- Proof of payment of Visa fees
- Finance documents, etc.
3. Interview Preparation
After you have applied for it, you will be invited for an interview by the Australian embassy in your home country. Ensure that you are there on time, dress in formal attire, prepare for the interview, and ensure you answer all the questions confidently
4. Awaiting Visa and Plan trip
Every visa has a different waiting time, but you will be notified if your visa is approved or not. If your visa is approved, all you need to do is pack and book a flight to Australia
