BLSA Reform Tracker

Visas

E-visa tourist entry

Reform the visa system to attract skills and investment

Revising key skills list

Streamline the tourist visa system to grow tourist arrivals

Work visa process reform

Deliverables

E-visas: expanded list of countries Clear the backlog of visa applications and reduce processing times Implement the points-based system for the skilled work visa Regularise critical skills list updates Implement a fully automated Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system Implement e-Gates at major ports of entry New visa categories Process stream lining Work visas: removal of red tape Work visas: trusted employer scheme