Introduction

Booklet 8, Special Migration, has detailed information about migrating to Australia under the Special Migration categories, and some general information about living in Australia.

If you want to migrate, you should use this booklet - it will help you understand what is required for migration, and how to fill in and lodge the application form.

Contents of the booklet

This is the information you will find in this booklet.

1. Categories and general information
   • Categories
   • Basic requirements
   • Costs and charges
   • Dependents
   • Living in Australia
2. Health and character
3. Preparing your application
4. Processing visa applications

How to get the booklet

Get this booklet:

• free from this website, by saving it onto your computer, and printing yourself a copy
  or
• subject to available stocks, a printed copy can be obtained from a migration office in Australia or overseas, at a cost of AUD20.
  

Free website copy

The free booklet is made available as a PDF file. Download the latest version from the Adobe website.

To access the free online booklet:

• please click on the Booklet 8 link below
• the booklet will then either display on your computer screen, or you will get a dialog box asking if you want to save the file
• save the booklet file onto your computer
• you can now open and print the booklet using the Adobe Reader.

See: Booklet 8 Special Migration (138KB PDF file)

Associated forms

These forms are packaged with the Special Migration booklet - after you have read the booklet, print those you need.

• Form 47SV - Application for special migration to Australia (863KB PDF file)
• Form 1000 - Nomination for distinguished talent (175KB PDF file)
• Form 886 - Settlement details (98KB PDF file)

Further information

The information contained in this booklet should be used as a guide only as the requirements may change from the date of printing the booklet. Before you lodge a visa application you should check the website for the most current visa specific information.
See:
Returning Residents (Subclass 151)
Distinguished Talent visa (Offshore) (subclass 124)
Distinguished Talent visa (Onshore) (subclass 858)