Features
This visa allows skilled professionals who are nominated by an Australian state or territory government to live and work in Australia as a permanent resident.
It is a permanent visa this visa allows you:
- Can stay in Australia indefinitely
- Can study and work in Australia
- Can enrol in Medicare, Australia's scheme for health-related care and expenses
- Can sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residence
- Can travel to and from Australia for five years
- Can apply for Australian citizenship if eligible
Processing Time
The whole processing time is in between 9 to 12 months.
Eligibility Criteria
Age: You should be under 45 years old.
Skilled Occupation: Experience must be relevant to the eligible list of skilled Occupations.
Point Score: 60 points based on Age, Education, Experience, English Language ability, Australian Study and Work, Partner skills and other parameters.
Be Nominated by State by meeting the specified requirements.
Have competent English Language Scores.
Invitation to Apply: You will receive an invitation to apply for the visa if there are places vacant for your preferred nominated occupation and your rank should be high enough in points score.
Health & Character: You must meet Health & Character requirements.
Costs & Visa Fees
Visa Charges: AUD 3670
Adult Dependant: AUD 1835
Child Dependant: AUD 920
Career Overseas Service Charges: Please contact our Visa Experts
