Skilled Visas
Australian Skilled Visas are designed to attract highly skilled workers who can contribute to the country’s economy and fill critical skill shortages. These visas are typically points-based and assess applicants on factors like age, qualifications, work experience, and English proficiency.
We provide guidance throughout the application process, helping skilled individuals increase their chances of successfully securing a visa.
The Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa allows skilled workers to live and work in designated regional areas of Australia for up to five years. This visa requires sponsorship from an eligible relative living in a designated regional area or nomination by a state or territory government. After holding this visa for three years and meeting certain criteria, holders may apply for permanent residency through the Subclass 191 visa.
Eligibility requirements:
- Be nominated by an Australian state or territory government or sponsored by an eligible family member living in a designated regional area
- Be under 45 years of age at the time of invitation
- Have a relevant skill assessment for an occupation on the relevant Skilled Occupation List
- Meet the minimum English language proficiency requirements
- Score the required points on the points test – 65 points
- Meet health and character requirements
- Sign the Australian values statement
- Have paid back your debt to the Australian Government
- Not had a visa cancelled or an application refused
The Skilled Independent Visa is a points-based permanent residency visa for skilled workers who are not sponsored by an employer or family member. This visa allows individuals to live and work anywhere in Australia and is intended for those whose occupations are on Australia’s Skilled Occupation List. Applicants must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) and achieve a sufficient score based on criteria such as age, qualifications, work experience, and English language proficiency to be invited to apply.
Eligibility requirements:
- Occupation on Australia’s Skilled Occupation List
- Invited to apply through the Expression of Interest (EOI) process
- Under 45 years of age at the time of invitation
- Have a suitable skills assessment for the nominated occupation
- Minimum competent English language proficiency
- Required points scored on the points test – 65 points
- Health and character requirements met
- Sign the Australian values statement
- Have paid back your debt to the Australian Government
- Not had a visa cancelled or an application refused
The Skilled Nominated Visa is a points-based permanent residency visa for skilled workers who are nominated by a state or territory government in Australia. This visa allows holders to live and work in Australia and grants them access to various benefits associated with permanent residency. Applicants must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI), meet the points requirement, and receive a nomination from a state or territory to be eligible for this visa, which also emphasises the applicant’s ability to address local skill shortages.
Eligibility requirements:
- Nominated by a state or territory government
- Occupation on Australia’s Skilled Occupation List
- Invited to apply through the Expression of Interest (EOI) process
- Under 45 years of age at the time of invitation
- Suitable skills assessment for the nominated occupation
- Minimum competent English language proficiency
- Required points scored on the points test – 65 points
- Health and character requirements met
- Sign the Australian values statement
- Have paid back your debt to the Australian Government
- Not had a visa cancelled or an application refused