Skilled Migration Visa
Skilled Migration Visa – A Golden Opportunity for Qualified Professionals
“Australia’s Skilled Migration Visa is a pathway for highly skilled professionals to live and work in Australia on a long-term or permanent basis. Learn about the eligibility criteria, benefits, and clear roadmap to securing your future in Australia.”
What is a skilled migration Visa?
A Skilled Migration Visa is designed for individuals with professional qualifications, skills, and work experience in occupations currently in demand across Australia.
The program aims to attract high-calibre international talent to contribute to Australia’s economic and social development.
Popular Skilled Visa Streams:
- Visa 189 – Skilled Independent Visa (no sponsorship required)
- Visa 190 – Skilled Nominated Visa (sponsored by a state or territory)
- Visa 491 – Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (sponsored by a designated regional area)
Eligibility criteria for skilled migration Visa
To qualify for a skilled migration visa, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be under 45 years old at the time of receiving the invitation
- Have an occupation listed on the relevant Skilled Occupation List (SOL, MLTSSL, or ROL)
- Score at least 65 points on the immigration points test (EOI)
- Have a positive skills assessment from the relevant assessing authority
- Meet the minimum English language requirement (IELTS 6.0 or equivalent)
- Receive an invitation to apply through the SkillSelect system
Key benefits of a skilled migration Visa
Successful visa holders enjoy a wide range of benefits:
- Permanent residency in Australia (for visa 189 and 190)
- Freedom to live, study, and work anywhere in Australia (or in designated regional areas for visa 491)
- Eligibility to sponsor eligible family members to join you in Australia
- Access to Medicare – Australia’s public healthcare system
- Opportunities to pursue further studies or career changes
- Pathway to Australian citizenship after meeting residency requirements
Note: Visa 491 is a provisional visa (5 years), not permanent residency (PR). To become eligible for PR, visa holders must:
- Live and work in a designated regional area
- Meet the minimum income threshold for 3 consecutive years
- After meeting the requirements, apply for permanent residency
Application process: Step-by-Step
Step 1: Check if your occupation is on the relevant skilled occupation list
Step 2: Complete your skills assessment
Step 3: Take an approved English language test
Step 4: Calculate your points and submit an Expression of Interest (EOI)
Step 5: Receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA)
Step 6: Lodge your visa application
Step 7: Wait for assessment and respond to any requests for additional documents
Step 8: Receive your visa outcome
Documents required
- Passport, ID card, birth certificate (if applicable)
- Academic qualifications and transcripts
- Employment contracts or work experience letters
- Valid English test results
- Positive skills assessment outcome
- Marriage certificate, children’s birth certificates (if accompanying)
- Police clearance and health check results
Application fees (Payable to the Australian government)
- Visa 189: AUD $4,765
- Visa 190 & 491: AUD $4,770
Visa processing times (Estimated)
- Visa 189: 6–9 months
- Visa 190: 7–12 months
- Visa 491: 8–14 months
Processing times may vary depending on documentation, occupation, and volume of applications.
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