Australia emigrating is a different process depending on which country you are coming from. Many people emigrate to Australia from UK, New Zealand, China and other countries each year.

Australia has a fantastic economy, great lifestyle and excellent employment opportunities, not to mention a standard of living which is one of the best in the world. It is little wonder that people are lining up to emigrate to Australia!

Australia prefers to bring in skilled people. That is, people who can contribute to the Australian economy. Also recently a test was introduced for new immigrants who must answer correctly a certain number of questions which relate to Australian history, culture and values. Most people believe that this test is not overly difficult and potential immigrants are given a "study book" which will contain potential answers.

There are a number of visa's you can apply for when you want to emigrate to Australia from UK or from other countries.

Australian Working Visa Also called the General Skilled Migration (GSM) Program, qualified and skilled people can qualify for a working visa. You may obtain a temporary or permanent working visa. There are many jobs available to skilled people such as plumbers, building and other trades. This is a points based system as set out by the Australian Immigration Department. This is called the Points Test and points cover aspects such as

Skills Age Language Australian Work Experience Australian Qualifications Occupation in Demand Specific or Other Work Experience

Australian Travel Visa You may be employed in Australia by one employer for up to 3 months. This is available for 18-30 year olds and can be used to spend up to a year in Australia.

Family Visa You may qualify for a family Visa if one your immediate family members resides in Australia.

Business Visa Business owners or senior executives may qualify for a business visa in Australia.

Australia emigrating is an exciting time for all immigrants as they embark on a new life in the "lucky country".