Blog: Moving to Australia and NZ from the UK

Visa and sponsorship changes in Australia and New Zealand, with practical guides for people in the UK planning the move.

Showing 97–104 of 104 articles

• Heading to New Zealand to study? Why three months' notice for your visa may not be enough in 2026 · 2026-08-19
  Student visa applications to New Zealand are up roughly 20% in 2026. How UK students can time their application and avoid missing the start of their course.
• Applying from the UK for state nomination in 2026-27? Why Tasmania is clearer than Canberra or Queensland · 2026-08-19
  Tasmania has 2,050 places for 2026-27, the ACT has a new portal and Queensland is still waiting. What each state's settings mean if you apply from the UK.
• Studying in Australia as a couple? The UK's 2024 dependants rule is now part of the 485 visa debate · 2026-08-19
  About one in five holders of Australia's 485 graduate visa are partners or children. See the figures, the proposals and what UK couples should keep in mind.
• Is Australia about to cut skilled migration? What UK workers should take from the row so far · 2026-08-18
  Calls to cut Australia's 185,000 permanent places are only proposals. Here is what is on the table and what it means if you plan to move from the UK.
• Tired of the same site every Monday? Why UK tradespeople are looking hard at New Zealand · 2026-08-18
  New Zealand is short of around 60,000 construction workers. See which UK trades are in demand, how the Green List works and which boards register you.
• Carpenter, bricklayer or tiler? Why Australia's building trades deserve a look from the UK · 2026-08-15
  Australia is short of carpenters, bricklayers and tilers. What the shortage looks like, which certificates count and how UK workers can find trade work.
• Heading to Australia on a 407 Training visa? Why your approvals must come before you lodge · 2026-08-14
  From 11 March 2026 a 407 Training visa is only valid once sponsor approval and nomination are in place. What UK applicants and sponsors should check.
• Moving to Australia from the UK? What the 1 July 2026 visa fee rise means for your budget · 2026-08-06
  Australia's visa charges rose on 1 July 2026. See the new figures for sponsored, skilled, student and partner visas and plan your move from the UK.