Live and work in Australia

The Skilled Migrant visa
To live and work in Australia

Many people dream of a future in Australia. When you are willing to live and work in Australia, you will need a visa. The Skilled Migrant category does not only include permanent visas but visa for temporary stay in Australia as well.

Skilled Migrant visa

This category is designed to recruit the most talented individuals, who are able to contribute to the Australian economy. Not only those in employment but also (small) self-employed entrepreneurs belongs with an annual turnover lower than  AUD 500,000.- and a equity of AUD 800,000.- belong to this category.

To apply for a visa in the Skilled Migrant category you must meet several requirements. Firstly you need to prove you practice a job listed on Australia’s occupational list. You must prove that your experience and education correspond to the requirements set for this occupation. Furthermore, the requirements below apply:

  • You are older than 18 years but younger than 45 years of age
  • Your English language ability satisfy the requirements
  • You score enough points in the points testing system
  • Lastly, you are in good health and you don’t have a criminal record

The skilled migrant category is subdivided into various visa which all have their own requirements.

Visa categories Australia

Skilled Independent visa

If your occupation is on the ‘Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List’ and you meet the requirements outlined below, you may be eligible for a visa in this subclass. This list features occupations in high demand within the Australian labor market. This visa grants you the opportunity to live and work permanently in Australia, with the added flexibility of not being restricted to a specific State, Territory, or employer.

Skilled Nominated visa

This visa is designed for individuals with an occupation listed on the ‘Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List.’ If you don’t initially score enough points on the Australian points test based on factors like age, qualifications, skilled employment, and English language proficiency, you have the opportunity to earn the additional points needed through various options. Extra points can be earned through ‘State Nomination,’ or you can be sponsored by a first-degree relative.

Additionally, this visa is available to those with a job on the ‘Short-term Skilled Occupation List,’ which includes occupations in high demand in specific regions. In this case, state nomination is required.

Each Australian state has its own occupation list, with jobs they are willing to sponsor for a visa, and they set and manage their own criteria for state nomination.

Would you like to learn more about your visa options for Australia? Reach out to our visa specialists for a free eligibility assessment and expert guidance.