In an unprecedented move, the Department of Immigration has announced that the processing times for global visa and citizenship is now available online.
In a new move towards greater transparency, the Department of Immigration is all set to publish the processing times of global visa and citizenship applications online.
In a statement released by the Department, they advise that this new initiative is intended to provide the people with more meaningful data about the visa or citizenship product of their choice.
According to the statement, the updates is now available online.
Processing times will be updated monthly to reflect current caseloads and processing pressures. It will be available for most visa sub classes and citizenship application types.
Visa application processing times
Last updated: 14 March 2017 (Source from DIBP)
| Visa type | Description | 75% of applications processed in | 90% of applications processed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 400 | Temporary Work (Short Stay Activity) (Short Stay Specialist) | 9 days | 16 days |
| 403 | Temporary Work (International Relations) (Government Agreement) | 32 days | 43 days |
| 403 | Temporary Work (International Relations) (Foreign Government Agency) | 28 days | 43 days |
| 403 | Temporary Work (International Relations) (Seasonal Worker Programme) | 9 days | 13 days |
| 407 | Training | 65 days | 77 days |
| 408 | Temporary Activity (Entertainment Activities) | 7 days | 16 days |
| 408 | Temporary Activity (Sporting Activities) | 22 days | 32 days |
| 408 | Temporary Activity (Religious Work) | 67 days | 76 days |
| 408 | Temporary Activity (Research Activities) | 47 days | 69 days |
| 408 | Temporary Activity (Special Programmes) | 66 days | 75 days |
| 408 | Temporary Activity (Invited for Other Social and Cultural Activity) | 8 days | 14 days |
| 417 | Working Holiday | 14 days | 34 days |
| 457 | Temporary Work (Skilled) | 86 days | 6 months |
| 461 | New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship (Temporary) | 8 months | 11 months |
| 462 | Work and Holiday | 7 days | 19 days |
| 476 | Skilled – Recognised Graduate | 4 months | 4 months |
| 485 | Temporary Graduate (Graduate Work) | 5 months | 6 months |
| 485 | Temporary Graduate (Post-Study Work) | 71 days | 90 days |
| 500 | Student (Independent ELICOS Sector) | 55 days | 71 days |
| 500 | Student (Schools Sector) | 55 days | 86 days |
| 500 | Student (Vocational Education and Training Sector) | 43 days | 76 days |
| 500 | Student (Higher Education Sector) | 24 days | 52 days |
| 500 | Student (Postgraduate Research Sector) | 48 days | 4 months |
| 500 | Student (Non-Award Sector) | 29 days | 46 days |
| 500 | Student (Foreign Affairs or Defence Sector) | 15 days | 35 days |
| 590 | Student Guardian | 71 days | 4 months |
| 600 | Visitor (Tourist) | 20 days | 30 days |
| 600 | Visitor (Sponsored Family) | 41 days | 58 days |
| 600 | Visitor (Business Visitor) | 6 days | 15 days |
| 600 | Visitor (Approved Destination Status) | 3 days | 5 days |
| 600 | Visitor (Frequent Traveller) | 5 days | 12 days |
| 602 | Medical Treatment | 25 days | 56 days |
| 651 | eVisitor | 1 day | 3 days |
| 771 | Transit | 6 days | 9 days |
| 988 | Maritime Crew Visa | 4 days | 6 months |
| 100 | Partner | 15 months | 23 months |
| 101 | Child | 9 months | 15 months |
| 117 | Orphan Relative | 22 months | 26 months |
| 143 | Contributory Parent (Migrant) | 32 months | 33 months |
| 155 | Five Year Resident Return | 2 days | 6 days |
| 173 | Contributory Parent (Temporary) | 32 months | 32 months |
| 186 | Employer Nomination Scheme (Direct Entry Pathway) | 9 months | 11 months |
| 186 | Employer Nomination Scheme (Transition Pathway) | 8 months | 9 months |
| 187 | Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (Direct Entry Pathway) | 11 months | 12 months |
| 187 | Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (Transition Pathway) | 8 months | 9 months |
| 188 | Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) (Business Innovation) | 16 months | 18 months |
| 189 | Skilled – Independent | 4 months | 6 months |
| 190 | Skilled – Nominated | 4 months | 7 months |
| 300 | Prospective Marriage | 12 months | 17 months |
| 309 | Partner (Provisional) | 11 months | 15 months |
| 489 | Skilled – Regional (Provisional) (Skilled Regional – GSM) | 5 months | 6 months |
| 489 | Skilled – Regional (Provisional) (State/Territory Nominated visa classes – GSM) | 5 months | 7 months |
| 801 | Partner | 16 months | 20 months |
| 802 | Child | 7 months | 8 months |
| 820 | Partner | 18 months | 20 months |
| 864 | Contributory Aged-Parent (Residence) | 15 months | 15 months |
| 887 | Skilled – Regional | 7 months | 10 months |
| 892 | State/Territory Sponsored Business Owner | 15 months | 17 months |
Australian citizenship application processing times
Last updated: 14 March 2017
| Australian Citizenship application type | 75% of applications processed in | 90% of applications processed in |
|---|---|---|
| Conferral (lodgement to ceremony*) | 10 months | 12 months |
| Descent (lodgement to decision) | 63 days | 4 months |
| Evidence (lodgement to decision) | 5 days | 12 days |
*a small proportion of applicants for Australian citizenship by conferral are not required to attend a ceremony. For Descent and Evidence applications, allow an additional 10 days for printing and postage of your certificate. If you applied from outside Australia, postage will take longer.
