香港公民的澳洲簽證

Australian Visa and Immigration Advice Australian Visas for HKSAR

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Hong Kong SAR and BNO Passports

針對香港特區護照或英國國民(海外)護照(BNO)持有人的澳洲簽證方案,允許申請人在澳居留,並提供通往永久居留權、進而獲得澳洲公民身分及澳洲護照的途徑。

請參閱下方的澳洲簽證選項:

1. ETA (Electronic Travel Authority) - ETA(電子旅行許可)- 香港護照持有人可能符合資格申請電子訪客ETA,以前往澳洲進行最長3個月的訪問。

2. Visitor Visa, Subclass 600 - 600類別訪客簽證 -香港護照及英國國民(海外)[BNO] 護照持有人可申請短期訪澳簽證(600類),涵蓋旅遊、商務、親屬擔保或頻繁訪客類別,核准後可多次入境,停留期為3個月、6個月或12個月。請參閱我們的網頁,以了解訪客簽證(600類)的申請資格要求。Visitor Visa 600 .

3. Working Holiday Visa, Subclass 417 - 417類別打工度假簽證 - 香港居民及英國國民(海外)護照(BNO)持有人可申請“工作假期簽證”,前提是申請人年齡在18至30歲之間、無受扶養子女隨行,且為首次申請該簽證。持此簽證者可在澳洲從事臨時工作、學習(最長4個月)及多次往返,簽證有效期為12個月。

4. Student Visa - Subclass 500 - 學生簽證——500類別 - 協助辦理澳洲各類教育機構(包括中學、語言學校、學院、TAFE及大學)的課程註冊與入學手續,協助申請學生簽證,並提供證明學生身分真實及具備相應經濟能力的資料。欲了解更多關於澳洲500類別學生簽證(Subclass 500)申請要求的信息,請訪問我們的網頁。Student Visa, Subclass 500 Australia .

5. Domestic Helpers - 家務助理 - 在香港工作的家庭傭工,若計劃陪同持有香港特區護照或英國國民(海外)[BNO]護照的雇主前往澳大利亞,則需申請600類別訪客簽證(商務訪客類別)。申請人須提供相關證明文件,包括僱用證明(如僱傭合約及薪資)、經濟能力證明,以及確鑿理由證明其會返回居住國。

6. Temporary Graduate Visa - Subclass 485 Visa - 臨時畢業生簽證-485類簽證 - 香港學生在澳洲順利完成符合資格的高等教育課程後,有資格申請為期5年的「臨時畢業生簽證」(485類)。此外,這些畢業生還將獲得通往澳洲永久居留權的途徑:若在一般地區院校就讀,需在5年後符合條件;若在偏遠地區(Regional)校區就讀,則僅需3年後即可符合資格。

7. Skills in Demand Visa - Subclass 482 Visa - 緊缺技能簽證-482類簽證 - 持有香港護照或英國國民(海外)[BNO] 護照的申請人,若其具備「核心技能職業清單」(CSOL)或「專業技能職業清單」(SSOL)所列的資格,並符合勞動力市場測試要求,即有資格申請為期5年的「緊缺技能簽證」(Skills in Demand Visa,即482)及永久的簽證途徑。請參閱我們關於「緊缺技能簽證」的網頁。Skills in Demand Visa .

8. Permanent Residence Visa Streams - Subclass 189 and 191 Visas - 永久居留簽證類別-189類與191類簽證 - 針對香港人士申請澳洲永久居留權,設有兩條專門的簽證通道。這兩條通道於2022年3月5日開放,適用於持有香港特區護照或英國國民(海外)護照(BNO)、且過去三年或四年內在澳洲居住、工作或學習的人士。

A. Skilled Regional Visa, Subclass 191 - Hong Kong stream - 技術區域簽證(191類)-香港類別 - 允許香港護照或英國國民(海外)護照(BNO)持有人申請永久居留權,前提是申請人已在澳洲指定區域連續且專門地居住、工作和學習滿3年或以上。請注意,截至2025年6月,該申請的審理週期為7至12個月。

B. Skilled Independent, Subclass 189 Visa - Hong Kong stream  - 獨立技術移民簽證(189類)-香港類別 - 持有香港特區護照或英國國民(海外)護照(BNO)的人士,若持合資格簽證(例如 457、482 或 485 簽證)在澳洲連續居住、工作及學習滿 4 年或以上,即可申請永久居留權。值得注意的是,申請人無需通過職業技能評估,也無需獲得擔保或提名。此外,申請人必須具備「功能性英語」程度(雅思 IELTS 考試平均分數至少達到 4.5 分),並符合健康及品行方面的要求;同時,申請人此前不得有過澳洲簽證被拒簽或被取消的記錄。關於 189 或 190 類技術移民簽證的資格標準,請參閱我們網站上的相關頁面。Skilled Migration - 189 or 190 Visa .

 

9. National Innovation Visa, Subclass 858 Visa - 國家創新簽證(858類別簽證)- 「全國創新簽證」(National Innovation Visa,簡稱 NIV)於 2024 年 12 月 7 日正式推出,旨在取代原有的「全球人才簽證」(GTI)。 NIV 是一項直接申請永久居留權的簽證類別,專為在特定優先領域從事創新與研究工作、具備卓越才能並能為澳洲帶來顯著貢獻的高技能人才而設。申請 NIV 必須獲得提名;申請人也可尋求州政府提名,目前可向新南威爾斯、維多利亞、昆士蘭和南澳大利亞提交「意向登記」(ROI)。持有香港特區護照或英國國民(海外)[BNO] 護照的申請人,其申請處理速度可能會更快。歡迎造訪我們的網頁,了解 858 類國家創新簽證(National Innovation Visa, Subclass 858)的特定資格標準與申請要求。National Innovation Visa, Subclass 858 .

Benefits of VisaConnect

  • 個性化客製化的法律服務。
  • 簽證資格評估(24小時內快速回應)。
  • 靈活安排緊急且重要的辦公室會面或電話諮詢。
  • 由經驗豐富的澳洲註冊移民代理及合資格律師提供專業協助與建議。
  • 在澳洲移民代理註冊局(MARA)及澳洲移民協會(MIA)註冊。
  • 恪守職業道德,服務專業有效率。
  • 簽證申請成功率高。
  • 簽證申請流程順暢,省心省力。
  • 全程親自跟進並協助處理您的簽證申請,絕不轉交一般文員代辦。
  • 總部位於香港,服務香港、澳門及中國內地客戶;同時在澳洲雪梨、新加坡及英國倫敦設有辦事處。
  • 透過電話、電子郵件、傳真、掛號信及快遞等方式與身處香港以外的客戶保持密切聯繫,提供申請協助。
  • 收費合理

Registered Migration Agents in HKSAR

立即聯絡我們位於香港的澳洲註冊移民代理,以取得澳洲簽證申請的建議與協助!

我們的資深移民代理(同時也是澳洲執業律師)是 Mark A Schwartz 先生:移民代理註冊號碼:0425834

Migration Agents Assistance

  • 免費簽證資格評估。
  • 協助填寫政府簽證及移民申請表。
  • 文件認證服務。
  • 關於推薦信及證明文件要求的建議。
  • 英語考試相關指導。
  • 履歷表(CV/Resume)的客製化、格式調整、更新及審閱(使用清晰規範的英文)。
  • LinkedIn(領英)個人資料審查及完善(包括個人資訊、工作經驗和技能)。
  • 文件英譯服務。
  • 協助填寫職業移民評估申請表。
  • 檢查並審查已填妥的表格及相關文件。
  • 關於身體檢查及胸部X光檢查流程的建議。
  • 申請香港及其他國家的無犯罪記錄證明(Police Character Certificates)。
  • 協助辦理482簽證(臨時技術短缺簽證)的標準商業擔保申請。

2026年,如需簽證或移民申請的協助,請立即聯絡VisaConnect在香港的澳洲註冊移民代理和澳洲移民律師! VisaConnect在香港、雪梨、澳洲和新加坡均設有辦事處。您可以發送線上訊息或致電我們的專家和資深顧問,快速進行澳洲簽證資格評估。

Biometrics in Hong Kong

If after submitting your Australian Visa application, you are requested to undergo Biometrics, then you would need to get your Biometrics done, by attending in person, with an Appointment or just Walk-in, at the Authorised VFS Centre, in Hong Kong:

  • Facial Photograph
  • Fingerprint Scan

Biometrics HK - Contact address:

Australian Biometric Collection Centre
Unit A 1, 7th floor,
Lee & Man Commercial Center,
169 Electric Road. North Point,
Hong Kong, China

VisaConnect Hong Kong Office

21st Floor, CMA Building
64 Connaught Road Central
HONG KONG

Telephone: (+852) 3840 9107

VisaConnect Australia Office

VisaConnect Sydney
Suite 19, 103 George Street
Parramatta
NSW 2150
AUSTRALIA

Telephone: (+61) 2 9151 7350

Frequently Asked Questions - FAQ

How can I be eligible for an Australian Migration pathway if I am living in Hong Kong?

To be eligible, you must be a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) and/or British National (Overseas) passport holder.

How long is the Temporary Graduate, 485 Visa valid for as a Hong Kong applicant?

The Temporary Graduate, Subclass 485 visa, Post Study Work or Graduate Work streams allows for a stay of 5 years for Hong Kong and BNO Passport holders, whereas Applicants from other countries can stay for up to 18 months on the Graduate Work stream or between 2 and 4 years on the Post Study Work stream.

How long can I work in Australia, on a 482 Visa as a HK or BNO Passport holder?

You can apply for a 5 year Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS), Subclass 482 Visa, under the Short-term, Medium-term or Labour Agreement streams, as a Hong Kong or BNO Passport holder. However, Applicants from other countries can only stay for up to 4 years under the Medium-Term stream or the Labour Agreement stream.

I already hold a 482 Work Visa, can I get a 5 year extension?

Yes. Applicants from Hong Kong who already have a 482 Visa will be eligible for an extension of 5 years, as at 9 July 2020, in addition to the time that you have already been in Australia.

Can I apply for Permanent Residence after 5 years holding the 482 Visa?

Yes. Current and future 482 visa holders from Hong Kong will have a pathway to permanent residency after 5 years.

If I live and work in regional Australia, can I get permanent residence any faster?

Yes. Applicants with a HK or BNO Passport, who live, work and study exclusively in regional Australia are eligible for the pathway to permanent residence after just three years.

If I live in a Regional area of Australia, what visa do I apply for to get permanent residence?

Apply for the Subclass 191, the Hong Kong (regional) stream. To be eligible, you must be usually resident in Australia for a continuous period of at least 3 years immediately before applying and have lived, worked and studied exclusively in a designated regional area for that 3 year period, while holding a qualifying visa. Note that you will not need a Sponsor or Nominator, but must comply with residence requirements, meet the English language requirement, which requires Functional English (An average IELTS band score of at least 4.5 based on the 4 test components), and meet Health and Character requirements.

If I live and work in a Non-Regional area, such as a big metropolitan city like Sydney or Melbourne, can I apply for Permanent residence?

Yes. You can apply for the Skilled Independent, Subclass 189 Visa, under the Hong Kong stream, provided that you were usually resident in Australia for a continuous period of at least 4 years immediately before applying, and held a qualifying visa during that period. Note that Applicants who are Hong Kong or BNO Passport holders do not need to meet occupational or skill assessment requirements. In addition, Applicants will also not require any ongoing sponsorship, or nomination. However, they must comply with health, character and security requirements for the grant of a permanent visa.

If I apply for the new National Innovation Visa, is there a faster processing time?

Yes. The Australian Department of Home Affairs is prioritising National Innovation Visa, Subclass 858 visa applications lodged by Hong Kong or BNO Passport holders.

How do I get Biometrics done in Hong Kong?

Firstly, you need to be requested to do Biometrics by the Department of Home Affairs. Then, you would make an Appointment or Walk-in to the VFS Global office.

What does Biometrics involve?

Biometrics requires a Facial photograph and Fingerprint scan.

What is the Address of VFS Global in Hong Kong?

Australian Biometric Collection Centre
Unit A, 7th floor
Lee & Man Commercial Center
169 Electric Road. North Point
Hong Kong