Temporary Residence means that you obtain can stay in Australia for a limited 
  period of time (up to four years). When that time has expired, you must leave 
  Australia or get a new visa.  This could be another temporary visa, but there 
  are also opportunities to convert your temporary status into Permanent 
  Residence. 
  
  
  It is essential that the new visa is applied for before the current visa 
  expires, as it is not usually possible to extend an existing visa after it expires. 
  
  A 
  temporary visa holder may consider applying for  
  permanent residency by:
  
	
		- 
		
		If 
		they are on a temporary business visa they may meet 
		the 
		requirements of the corresponding permanent 
		
		business visa
		
		(link 
		this to the BUSINESS page).
		 
- 
		
		
		Meeting the requirements of the
		
		
		Skilled Migration 
		program 
- 
		
		
		Being an
		Established Business Owner 
- 
		
		
		Marriage to an Australian citizen or Permanent Resident. This option is 
		only available to those people who are in a genuine, committed and exclusive 
		relationship. 
		
		Attempting to deceive Australian immigration authorities will result 
		in severe penalties. 
- 
		
		 If 
		they have close relatives who are Australian citizens or Permanent 
		Residents there may be opportunities under the Family migration program 
		(link to Family page) 
 
  
  
  Another option for some visa holders is to apply for a further temporary stay 
  without having to depart Australia. Whether this option is available to you 
  depends on the type of visa you have and any restrictions that may apply.  
  Contact us for assistance.