Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190)
Embassy required
- Processing time
- 10 to 12 months
- Fee
- AUD $4,910
- Validity
- Permanent
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Permanent residence visa for skilled workers nominated by an Australian state or territory government. Requires an invitation after EOI via SkillSelect. Minimum 65 points (including 5 points from state nomination). Must commit to living in the nominating state/territory for at least 2 years. Each state has its own nomination requirements and priority occupation lists.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Open to all nationalities
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Age
Must be under 45 years of age at time of invitation
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Employment
Must have a positive skills assessment and be nominated by a state/territory government
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Health
Must meet health requirements
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Police clearance
Countries required: All countries lived in for 12+ months in last 10 years; Validity months: 12
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Skills assessment
Assessing authority: Relevant authority for nominated occupation; Occupation list: Combined List of Eligible Skilled Occupations (varies by state)
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Sponsorship certificate
Certificate name: State/Territory Nomination; Sponsor type: Australian State or Territory Government
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Health exam
Panel physician required: Yes; Validity months: 12
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Points assessment
Assessment system: SkillSelect Points Test (includes 5 points for state nomination); Minimum points: 65
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Language test score
Accepted tests: IELTS, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CAE, OET; Minimum score: Competent English: IELTS 6.0 in each band minimum
How to apply
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Document gathering
Obtain skills assessment, apply for state/territory nomination
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Online application
Submit EOI via SkillSelect indicating interest in state nomination. After receiving state nomination and invitation, lodge visa application within 60 days
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Fee payment
Pay AUD $4,910 visa application charge
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Processing wait
Wait 10-12 months for processing