Skilled visas
Skilled visas are available to skilled workers who are:
These visas are either sponsored by an Australian company for a permanent stay in Australia or you may have the necessary skills to apply as an independent applicant. Regional variations of these visas are also available. There are a variety of options available under these visa sub-classes.
To qualify for skilled independent migration to Australia you must have an occupation that is on the skilled visa Skills List. There are different bodies that assess occupations. Assessing bodies verify your level of education in your occupation and ensure your qualifications meet the Australian standards.
- under 45 years of age,
- have an eligible occupation
- meet the minimum skills requirements in their occupation
- meet the English requirements, and
- score sufficient points on the Points Test
These visas are either sponsored by an Australian company for a permanent stay in Australia or you may have the necessary skills to apply as an independent applicant. Regional variations of these visas are also available. There are a variety of options available under these visa sub-classes.
To qualify for skilled independent migration to Australia you must have an occupation that is on the skilled visa Skills List. There are different bodies that assess occupations. Assessing bodies verify your level of education in your occupation and ensure your qualifications meet the Australian standards.