Australia has significantly reduced the Visa application Processing time

Actions taken to improve processing times

Find below the actions taken by DHA to improve the processing times:

• The DHA have focused resources on visa processing. This comprises recruiting new staff.
• Wherever possible govt. aims to streamline the processing of applications without compromising program integrity.
• These measures have already reduced the number of on-hand visa applications.

Improved application processing times

The processing times for various visa programs have seen noteworthy improvements, especially in temporary visa programs. While some programs are managing a substantial volume of older cases and an influx of new applications, the concerned DHA team is attentively addressing these to expedite the process. The government’s primary focus is on finalizing pending older applications, which is presently impacting processing times. However, as the government make progress in resolving these cases, overall processing proficiency is expected to improve.

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To provide a clearer picture, DHA present the median processing times for key visa categories. This information offers the most precise representation of the time required for the majority of visa applications to reach a decision. It's vital to note that processing times can vary among different visas within these categories, and in certain cases, some visas may take longer to finalize. The skilled and family visas are being processed on priority as per the government policy.

Processing Times by visa category - 50 percent (median)

Visa Program	Visa Category	October 2023	Comments
Permanent	Skilled (Permanent) Partner (First Stage)**	7 Months 8 Months	The DHA is focusing on reducing processing times for all permanent visas. As it is finalising both new and older existing applications, processing times may change each month. Monthly variations may continue as government progress the oldest applications in the Permanent Visa Program.
Temporary	Skilled (Temporary) Student Visitor Working Holiday Maker	13 Days 22 Days Less than 1 Day Less than 1 Day

Note:

• Processing times represent combined calculations for each category, encompassing various subclasses within.
• In presenting realistic processing times for current and new applications, the data excludes applications previously affected by Ministerial Direction 80. Individuals affected by this outdated directive have been personally notified, and their applications are currently under processing without the previous impact.

Best time to apply for visa in Australia

With the updated process and reduced visa application times, year 2024 is the optimal time to apply for an Australian visa. The improvements in efficiency and quicker processing make certain a smoother experience for applicants. Grab this opportune time to embark on your Australian journey with a faster and more accessible visa application process.

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