Becoming a permanent resident

What is a permanent resident

A permanent resident is someone who can live in Australia permanently on a visa.

They can do most things a citizen can except for a few things such as voting in an election.

Find out more about entitlements for permanent residents on the Department of Home Affairs website.

How to become a permanent resident

The most common way to become a permanent resident is with 1 of these 3 visas:

• family-stream
• work-stream
• business or investor stream.

Find out more about visa options on the Department of Home Affairs website.

Living in Australia permanently

If you’ve recently moved to Australia, there are things you can do to help you settle in.