These are the Australian Visa Processing Times, shown by the Department of Home affairs, for visas finalised in October 2021.
Last updated: 18 November 2021 (for month ending 31 October 2021)
Australian Visa Processing Times October 2021
| Visa | 75% of Visas took under: | 10% Of Visas took over |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 14 months | 20 months |
| 101 | 15 months | 23 months |
| 102 | 21 months | 33 months |
| 117 | 56 months | 76 months |
| 124 | 23 months | 26 months |
| 132 Significant Business History | 33 months | 35 months |
| 132 Venture Capital Entrepreneur | 35 months | 40 months |
| 151 | n/a | n/a |
| 155 | 1 day | 52 days |
| 157 | 4 months | 4 months |
| 159 | n/a | n/a |
| 186 Direct Entry Pathway | 5 months | 7 months |
| 186 Agreement Pathway | 7 months | 14 months |
| 186 Transition Pathway | 16 months | 20 months |
| 187 Direct Entry Pathway | 35 months | 45 months |
| 187 Transition Pathway | 12 months | 17 months |
| 188 Business Innovation | 29 months | 32 months |
| 188 Investor | 34 months | 35 months |
| 188 Significant Investor | 13 months | 21 months |
| 188 Premium Investor | n/a | n/a |
| 188 Entrepreneur | 5 months | 17 months |
| 188 Business Innovation Extension | 15 months | 19 months |
| 188 Significant Investor Extension | 11 months | 14 months |
| 189 Points-Tested | 20 months | 31 months |
| 189 New Zealand | 16 months | 18 months |
| 190 | 5 months | 10 months |
| 300 | 28 months | 35 months |
| 309 | 18 months | 27 months |
| 400 | 22 days | 36 days |
| 403 Government Agreement | 37 days | 5 months |
| 403 Foreign Government Agency | 5 months | 10 months |
| 403 Domestic Worker (Diplomatic or Consular) | n/a | n/a |
| 403 Seasonal Worker Program | 7 days | 11 days |
| 403 Privileges and Immunities | 33 days | 4 months |
| 403 Pacific Labour Scheme | 5 days | 6 days |
| 407 | 6 months | 9 months |
| 408 Entertainment Activities | 74 days | 17 months |
| 408 Research Activities | 13 months | 25 months |
| 408 Religious Work | 8 months | 10 months |
| 408 Special Programs | n/a | n/a |
| 408 Invited for Other Social and Cultural Activity | 3 days | 4 days |
| 408 Australian Government Endorsed Events | 78 days | 3 months |
| 408 Exchange Arrangements | n/a | n/a |
| 408 Superyacht Crew | 25 days | 43 days |
| 408 Domestic Work for Executives | n/a | n/a |
| 408 Sporting Activities | 43 days | 8 months |
| 417 | 85 days | 4 months |
| 445 | 15 months | 21 months |
| 461 | 28 months | 31 months |
| 462 | 90 days | 3 months |
| 476 | 13 months | 17 months |
| 482 Short-term | 9 months | 11 months |
| 482 Medium-term | 6 months | 9 months |
| 482 Labour Agreement | 6 months | 11 months |
| 482 Sponsorship | 43 days | 52 days |
| 482 Nomination | 6 months | 9 months |
| 485 Graduate Work | 17 months | 19 months |
| 485 Post-Study Work | 9 months | 14 months |
| 489 | 24 months | 29 months |
| 491 State/Territory Government Nominated Regional | 6 months | 16 months |
| 491 Family Sponsored Regional | 9 months | 11 months |
| 494 Employer Sponsored | 4 months | 5 months |
| 494 Labour Agreement | n/a | n/a |
| 500 Foreign Affairs or Defence Sector | 36 days | 76 days |
| 500 Postgraduate Research Sector | 3 months | 7 months |
| 500 Independent ELICOS Sector | 7 months | 17 months |
| 500 Schools Sector | 8 months | 12 months |
| 500 Vocational Education and Training Sector | 9 months | 17 months |
| 500 Higher Education Sector | 52 days | 7 months |
| 500 Non-Award Sector | 5 months | 14 months |
| 590 | 11 months | 19 months |
| 600 Tourist | 8 months | 16 months |
| 600 Sponsored Family | 10 months | 15 months |
| 600 Business Visitor | 7 days | 20 days |
| 602 | 31 days | 55 days |
| 651 | 30 days | 7 months |
| 771 | 7 days | 3 months |
| 801 | 11 months | 17 months |
| 802 | 11 months | 17 months |
| 808 | 34 days | 59 days |
| 820 | 22 months | 32 months |
| 837 | n/a | n/a |
| 858 Global Talent Pathway | 3 months | 4 months |
| 858 Distinguished Talent | 22 months | 24 months |
| 870 Sponsorship | 4 months | 4 months |
| 870 | 10 months | 17 months |
| 887 | 18 months | 19 months |
| 888 Business Innovation | 22 months | 25 months |
| 888 Investor | 22 months | 24 months |
| 888 Premium Investor | n/a | n/a |
| 888 Significant Investor | 25 months | 26 months |
| 888 Entrepreneur | n/a | n/a |
| 890 | n/a | n/a |
| 891 | n/a | n/a |
| 892 | 27 months | 42 months |
| 893 | n/a | n/a |
| 988 | 5 days | 9 days |
Source: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
The table format has been changed to be a bit clearer, showing 75% took under a certain time, with 10% taking over a certain time. This leaves the 15% that took between the two figures.
ie: 13-22 would mean: 75% processed in under 13 months, 15% between 13 and 22 months, and 10% taking over 22 months.
Old Table Format explanation:
Where it says 75% or 90% of Visas Processed, it shows a time in days or months which relate to these examples:
- 75% Processed 20 months = 75% of the visas in that month were finalised in 20 months or less. Visas processed in 3 or 4 months would be included in “under 20 months“.
- 90% Processed 24 months = 90% of the visas in that month were finalised in 24 months or less. This leaves 10% that took over 24 months.
Therefore 75% were finalised in 1 to 20 months, 15% took between 20 and 24 months, and 10% took over 24 months.
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