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Australia's skilled migration program is designed to attract workers with the qualifications and experience the country needs. Most skilled visas are points-tested, require a positive skills assessment, and are based on an occupation listed on the relevant Skilled Occupation List published by the Department of Home Affairs.
Source: Department of Home Affairs (immi.homeaffairs.gov.au)
Who it's for: Invited workers with skills Australia needs — not sponsored by an employer, state/territory, or family member.
A points-tested permanent visa for skilled workers. You must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through SkillSelect and be invited to apply.
Who it's for: Skilled workers nominated by an Australian state or territory government.
Points-tested permanent visa requiring nomination by a state/territory. You commit to living and working in the nominating state for at least two years.
Who it's for: Skilled workers nominated by a state/territory or sponsored by an eligible family member living in regional Australia.
Live, work and study in designated regional areas of Australia for up to 5 years. Pathway to permanent residence via the subclass 191 after 3 years.
Who it's for: International students who recently graduated from an Australian institution.
Lets recent graduates live, study and work in Australia temporarily after completing their studies. Available in the Post-Higher Education Work stream.
Who it's for: Skilled workers sponsored by an approved Australian employer to fill a position they cannot fill locally.
Replaces the former TSS visa from late 2024. Three streams: Specialist Skills, Core Skills, and Essential Skills. Pathway to permanent residence available.
Who it's for: Skilled workers nominated for a permanent position by an approved Australian employer.
Permanent residence for workers nominated by an Australian employer. Streams include Direct Entry, Temporary Residence Transition, and Labour Agreement.
Who it's for: Skilled workers nominated by an employer in regional Australia.
Provisional regional employer-sponsored visa. Pathway to permanent residence via the subclass 191 after 3 years of regional living and working.
Who it's for: Holders of a 491 or 494 visa who have lived, worked and met income requirements in regional Australia for at least 3 years.
The permanent residence pathway for regional provisional visa holders. Grants full PR rights including Medicare and citizenship eligibility.
Who it's for: Highly specialised workers coming to Australia for short-term, non-ongoing work.
For people with specialised skills, knowledge or experience needed in Australia for a short period.
Who it's for: People coming to Australia on a temporary basis for specific activities (entertainment, sport, religious work, research).
Multiple streams covering activities such as entertainment, sport, religious work, government endorsed events, exchange and research.
Who it's for: Highly talented individuals with internationally recognised achievements in their field.
A permanent visa for individuals of exceptional and outstanding talent in fields including research, sport, arts, academia, technology and entrepreneurship.
Information on this page is general in nature and based on publicly available material from the Department of Home Affairs (immi.homeaffairs.gov.au) and the Administrative Review Tribunal (art.gov.au). It does not constitute migration advice. Please book a consultation for advice tailored to your circumstances.
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