Skilled Work Visas
190 SKILLED NOMINATED VISA
The 190 visa is a permanent residency visa that allows nominated skilled workers to live and work in Australia.
Visa Benefits
Work and study rights: The 190 visa allows you to work and study in Australia without any restrictions.
Sponsor family members: You may be able to sponsor eligible family members for permanent residency also.
Access to healthcare: Entitled to access the country's public healthcare system, Medicare.
Social security benefits: Once you become a permanent resident, you may be eligible for social security benefits, such as unemployment benefits or family assistance payments.
Travel: The 190 visa allows you to travel in and out of Australia as often as you like while the visa is valid.
Pathway to citizenship: You may be eligible to apply for Australian citizenship in the near future, which will give you the right to vote, work for the government, and receive an Australian passport.
How much does it cost?
The Immigration Department fees for a 190 visa are:
$4640 for the main applicant
$2320 for an additional applicant over 18
$1160 for an additional applicant under 18
How long will the visa take to be processed?
Basic Requirements
Complete an Expression of Interest and be invited to apply by a state or territory government in Australia.
Have an occupation that is on the relevant skilled occupation list for the state or territory that has nominated you.
Obtain a positive skill assessment from the relevant assessing authority for your occupation.
Meet English language requirements.
Arrange overseas health insurance.
Conduct a health check.
Obtain an Australian police check.
Be under the age of 45 at the time of invitation to apply.
Score at least 65 points on the points test.
Meeting the above requirements does not guarantee you will be invited to apply for the visa, as places are limited, and the application process can be competitive. Additional requirements and conditions may also apply, depending on the state or territory that has nominated you and your individual circumstances.
491 SKILLED WORK REGIONAL VISA
The 491 visa is a points-based skilled visa that allows workers to live and work in designated regional areas of Australia for up to five years.
Visa Benefits
Work and study rights: The 190 visa allows you to work and study in Australia without any restrictions.
Access to healthcare: Entitled to access the country's public healthcare system, Medicare.
Travel: The 491 visa allows you to travel in and out of Australia as often as you like while the visa is valid.
Permanent residency pathway: Provides a pathway to permanent residency in Australia.
Work and study rights: Work and study in a designated regional area of Australia without any restrictions.
Reduced points threshold: The 491 visa has a lower points and work experience (depending on the state) threshold compared to other skilled migration visas.
How much does it cost?
The Immigration Department fees for a 491 visa are:
$4640 for the main applicant
$2330 for an additional applicant over 18
$1160 for an additional applicant under
How long will the visa take to be processed?
Basic Requirements
Complete an Expression of Interest and be invited to apply by a state or territory government in Australia.
Have an occupation that is on the relevant skilled occupation list for the state or territory that has nominated you.
Obtain a positive skill assessment from the relevant assessing authority for your occupation.
Meet English language requirements.
Arrange overseas health insurance.
Conduct a health check.
Obtain an Australian police check.
Be under the age of 45 at the time of invitation to apply.
Score at least 65 points on the points test.
Meeting the above requirements does not guarantee you will be invited to apply for the visa, as places are limited, and the application process can be competitive. Additional requirements and conditions may also apply, depending on the state or territory that has nominated you and your individual circumstances.
189 SKILLED INDEPENDENT VISA
The 189 visa is a points-based skilled visa that allows workers to migrate to Australia to live and work on a permanent basis.
Visa Benefits
Permanent residency: Allows you to become a permanent resident of Australia.
Work and study rights: The visa allows you to work and study in Australia without any restrictions.
Sponsor family members: You may be able to sponsor eligible family members for permanent residency also.
Access to healthcare: Entitled to access the country's public healthcare system, Medicare.
Social security benefits: Once you become a permanent resident, you may be eligible for social security benefits, such as unemployment benefits or family assistance payments.
Travel: The 189 visa allows you to travel in and out of Australia as often as you like while the visa is valid.
Pathway to citizenship: You may be eligible to apply for Australian citizenship in the near future, which will give you the right to vote, work for the government, and receive an Australian passport.
How much does it cost?
The Immigration Department fees for a 500 Student visa are:
$4640 for the main applicant
$2320 for an additional applicant over 18
$1160 for an additional applicant under 18
How long will the visa take to be processed?
Basic Requirements
Complete an Expression of Interest and be invited to apply.
Have an occupation on the relevant skilled occupation list.
Obtain a positive skill assessment from the relevant assessing authority for your occupation.
Meet English language requirements.
Arrange overseas health insurance.
Conduct a health check.
Obtain an Australian police check.
Be under the age of 45 at the time of invitation to apply.
Score at least 65 points on the points test.
Meeting the above requirements does not guarantee you will be invited to apply for the visa, as places are limited, and the application process can be competitive. Additional requirements and conditions may also apply, depending on the state or territory that has nominated you and your individual circumstances.
191 PERMANENT RESIDENCE VISA
The 191 visa is designed to encourage skilled migrants to live and work in regional Australia.
Visa Benefits
Permanent residency: Allows you to become a permanent resident of Australia.
Regional work and study opportunities: Work and study in regional areas with more job opportunities, lower cost of living, and unique educational opportunities
Education benefits: Reduced fees for tertiary education and the Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) for eligible courses.
Work and study rights: The visa allows you to work and study in Australia without any restrictions.
Sponsor family members: You may be able to sponsor eligible family members for permanent residency also.
Access to healthcare: Entitled to access the country's public healthcare system, Medicare.
Social security benefits: Once you become a permanent resident, you may be eligible for social security benefits, such as unemployment benefits or family assistance payments.
Travel: The 189 visa allows you to travel in and out of Australia as often as you like while the visa is valid.
Pathway to citizenship: You may be eligible to apply for Australian citizenship in the near future, which will give you the right to vote, work for the government, and receive an Australian passport.
How much does it cost?
The Immigration Department fees for a 500 Student visa are:
$475 for the main applicant
$240 for an additional applicant over 18
$120 for an additional applicant under 18
How long will the visa take to be processed?
Basic Requirements
Must be under 45 years of age at the time of application.
Positive skills assessment for an occupation on the relevant skilled occupation list.
Three years of skilled work experience in a regional area of Australia.
Meet English language requirements.
Conduct a health check.
Obtain an Australian police check.
Held a subclass 491 or 494 visa for at least three years, and have complied with the conditions of that visa.
Must be nominated by an eligible Australian state or territory government agency or be sponsored by an eligible family member residing in a designated regional area.