Commonwealth of Australia vs Republic of Lebanon
A neutral side-by-side of immigration systems, routes and regulators. Each row links to the underlying visa page with its primary government source.
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Source basis
This comparison combines Commonwealth of Australia and Republic of Lebanon government portals with the primary sources for each side's dominant skilled route. Every detailed figure links through to the underlying route or data page.
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Primary sources
- Department of Home Affairs — Immigration and citizenship
Department of Home Affairs (Australia) - verified
- General Security - visas and residency in Lebanon
General Directorate of General Security, Republic of Lebanon - verified
- Department of Home Affairs — Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)
Department of Home Affairs - verified
- Terms and conditions to grant a Lebanese visa - General Security
General Directorate of General Security, Republic of Lebanon - verified
Commonwealth of Australia
Australia operates a points-based SkillSelect system for permanent and provisional skilled visas alongside employer-sponsored subclasses (482 TSS, 186 ENS, 494 Regional), Working Holiday Maker subclasses, and student and global talent visas.
- Official portal
- Department of Home Affairs (Australia)
- Languages
- English
- Currency
- Australian dollar
Republic of Lebanon
Lebanon publishes entry visa and residence guidance through the General Directorate of General Security. The official English route set covers embassy visitor visas, business and family visit evidence, Ministry of Labor-authorized work visas, annual residence categories for family members, special religious student and volunteer residence, domestic-worker visa and residence steps, foreign-expert port visas and renewable three-year permanent residence categories.
- Official portal
- General Directorate of General Security, Republic of Lebanon
- Languages
- Arabic
- Currency
- Lebanese pound
How Commonwealth of Australia and Republic of Lebanon differ
| Dimension | Commonwealth of Australia | Republic of Lebanon |
|---|---|---|
| Total routes covered | 9 | 9 |
| Routes without employer sponsor | 6 | 2 |
| Routes leading to permanent residence | 7 | 1 |
| Typical full settlement timeline | Arrival on 482 → 186 ENS after 2 years (Specialist Skills Pathway) or 3-4 years (Core Skills) → PR → citizenship after 4 years from arrival (minimum 12 months as PR). | — |
| Dominant skilled visa | Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) | Work Visa Authorized by the Ministry of Labor |
| Skilled visa salary minimum | — | — |
| Skilled visa processing time | The Home Affairs processing-time tool, checked 10 September 2026 for subclass 189 Points-Tested, reports 50% processed in 7 months and 90% in 8 months. These are observed processing percentiles for recently decided visa applications, not a minimum/maximum range or a guaranteed decision date. SkillSelect invitation waiting is separate. | — |
| Skilled visa government fees | The subclass 189 points-tested visa application charge is A$6,135 for the primary applicant, plus A$3,070 per additional adult and A$1,540 per child under 18. A couple pays A$9,205 in first-instalment charges. Conditional English charges and separately paid assessment, testing and document costs are extra. | — |
| Official languages | English | Arabic |
| Currency | Australian dollar | Lebanese pound |
| Primary regulator | MARA | BBA |
| Policy changes (last 12 months) | 1 | 0 |
Skilled-route head-to-head
Comparing each country’s most-used skilled-migration route side by side.
Commonwealth of Australia
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)
- Salary minimum
- —
- Government fees
- The subclass 189 points-tested visa application charge is A$6,135 for the primary applicant, plus A$3,070 per additional adult and A$1,540 per child under 18. A couple pays A$9,205 in first-instalment charges. Conditional English charges and separately paid assessment, testing and document costs are extra.
- Processing time
- The Home Affairs processing-time tool, checked 10 September 2026 for subclass 189 Points-Tested, reports 50% processed in 7 months and 90% in 8 months. These are observed processing percentiles for recently decided visa applications, not a minimum/maximum range or a guaranteed decision date. SkillSelect invitation waiting is separate.
- Sponsor required
- No
- Leads to settlement
- Yes
Republic of Lebanon
Work Visa Authorized by the Ministry of Labor
- Salary minimum
- —
- Government fees
- —
- Processing time
- —
- Sponsor required
- Yes
- Leads to settlement
- No
Recent policy activity
Last 6 months. Each entry links to its primary government source.
- 25 July 2026Commonwealth of Australia
Australia changes skilled-visa processing priorities under Direction 119
Direction 119 replaced Direction 105 on 25 July 2026, changing the priority order for covered skilled nominations and visa applications, including applications already waiting.
Australian Department of Home Affairs
Routes unique to Commonwealth of Australia
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)
skilled-migration
Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
skilled-migration
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)
skilled-migration
Working Holiday Maker visa (subclass 417/462)
youth-mobility
National Innovation visa (formerly Global Talent)
work-unsponsored
Visa routes side by side
Commonwealth of Australia (9)
Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482)
Sponsor · Leads to settlement · Up to 4 years; Hong Kong passport holders may be granted up to 5 years.
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)
No sponsor · Leads to settlement · Permanent residence.
Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
No sponsor · Leads to settlement · Permanent residence.
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)
No sponsor · Leads to settlement · 5 years provisional, with pathway to permanent residence.
Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)
Sponsor · Leads to settlement · Permanent residence.
Working Holiday Maker visa (subclass 417/462)
No sponsor · Non-settlement · 12 months per grant; up to 3 visas with qualifying specified work.
National Innovation visa (formerly Global Talent)
No sponsor · Leads to settlement · Permanent residence.
Australian Student visa (subclass 500)
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Programme length plus small buffer.
Partner visa (subclass 820/801, 309/100)
No sponsor · Leads to settlement · Initial provisional to permanent residence.
Republic of Lebanon (9)
Embassy Tourist or Visit Visa
No sponsor · Non-settlement · Confirm the visa validity and stay period with the Lebanese mission. General Security says embassy visa applications should be submitted 2 months before the trip.
Embassy Business Visit Visa
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Short-stay validity is confirmed by the mission and General Security. A short work/commercial visit request on the visa-conditions page is described as one month and renewable once when filed through the public-relations bureau.
Family Visit Visa
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Confirm the visa validity and stay period with the Lebanese mission before travel.
Work Visa Authorized by the Ministry of Labor
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Confirm the authorized work-visa and work-permit period with the Ministry of Labor, General Security and the Lebanese mission or bureau handling the case.
Domestic Worker Visa and Residence
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Confirm the visa, labor-permit and residence periods with General Security and the Ministry of Labor before filing.
Annual Residence for Family Members
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Annual residence is handled as a residence permit. Confirm the issued validity and renewal timing with General Security.
Religious Student, Volunteer, Missionary or Clergy Residence
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Religious students receive a one-month entry visa before entry and then apply for residence after one month in Lebanon. Confirm residence validity with General Security.
Foreign Expert Port Visa
Sponsor · Non-settlement · One month and non-renewable when the stay does not exceed one month; longer stays use first-class worker modalities.
Permanent Residence Permit
No sponsor · Leads to settlement · Permanent residency is described by General Security as a 3-year residence, possibly renewable.
Frequently asked questions
Which country has an easier skilled-migration route, Commonwealth of Australia or Republic of Lebanon?+
Commonwealth of Australia’s Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) is the dominant skilled route; Republic of Lebanon’s Work Visa Authorized by the Ministry of Labor is the dominant skilled route. “Easier” depends on your salary, sponsor situation, and nationality — see each visa’s eligibility detail.
Which immigration system has changed more recently, Commonwealth of Australia or Republic of Lebanon?+
In the last 6 months: 1 logged policy change for Commonwealth of Australia, 0 for Republic of Lebanon. See the recent-policy section above for the details, each linked to its primary source.
Does Commonwealth of Australia or Republic of Lebanon have more visa routes without an employer sponsor?+
Commonwealth of Australia has more: 6 of its covered routes can be pursued without an employer sponsor, against 2 for Republic of Lebanon. No-sponsor routes — such as digital-nomad, self-employment, and points-based skilled migration — matter most if you do not yet have a job offer.
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Visa Atlas, "Commonwealth of Australia vs Republic of Lebanon immigration comparison", https://visaatlas.org/compare/australia/vs/lebanon. Last verified 25 July 2026.
- JSON endpoint
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