Skilled Visas
These visas are for skilled workers who have an occupation required in Australia and want to live and work in metropolitan or regional area of Australia.
This stream is for Points-tested skilled workers who are not sponsored by an employer or family member or nominated by a state or territory government.
It allows you to live and work in Australia as a permanent resident.
For the Skilled Independent (Points-tested) stream you need to submit an expression of interest.
Eligibility
- have a relevant occupation
- have a suitable skills assessment in the occupation
- meet the points test pass mark of 65 points
- be under 45 years of age at time of invitation
- have Competent English
- be invited to apply for this visa
- meet health and character requirements
This visa allows skilled workers who are nominated by an Australian state or territory government live and work in Australia as a permanent resident.
Eligibility
- have a relevant occupation
- have a suitable skills assessment in the occupation
- meet the points test pass mark of 65 points
- be nominated by a state or territory government agency
- be under 45 years of age at time of invitation
- have Competent English
- be invited to apply for this visa
- meet health and character requirements
This visa allows skilled workers to live and work in regional or low-population growth metropolitan areas of Australia.
The Provisional visa allows to stay for up to 5 years and may lead to permanent Residence visa.
Regional Provisional
Eligibility
- be nominated by a state or territory government agency or be sponsored by an eligible relative
- be invited to apply for this visa
- have a relevant occupation
- have a suitable skills assessment in the occupation
- meet the points test pass mark of 65 points
- be under 45 years of age at time of invitation
- have Competent English
- meet health and character requirements
Regional Residence
Eligibility
- hold a Skilled Regional Provisional visa
- have lived in a designated regional area of Australia for at least three years
- have a taxable income at or above the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) for at least three years*.
- meet health and character requirements
Submit Eligibility Test form to receive a free migration advice.
