Australia

Subclass 189 – Skilled Independent Visa

The Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189) is a permanent residence visa for invited skilled professionals whose occupations and qualifications meet Australia’s skilled migration requirements.

Under the points-tested stream, applicants do not require sponsorship from an Australian employer, state, territory, or family member. Successful applicants can live, work, and study anywhere in Australia permanently.

01

Basic Eligibility Requirements

Applicants for the points-tested stream generally need to:

Be under 45 years of age when invited
Nominate an occupation on the relevant skilled occupation list
Obtain a suitable skills assessment
Have at least competent English
Score a minimum of 65 points
Submit an Expression of Interest through SkillSelect
Receive an Invitation to Apply
Meet health and character requirements
02

Can Family Members Be Included?

Eligible members of the family unit may be included in the visa application, provided they satisfy the applicable health, character, and relationship requirements.

03

Where Can You Apply?

Applicants may submit an Expression of Interest from inside or outside Australia. Additional visa conditions may apply to applicants who are already in Australia.

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Important Notice

Immigration requirements, occupation lists, invitation scores, fees, and processing procedures may change. Meeting the minimum eligibility or points requirement does not guarantee an invitation or visa approval. Final decisions are made exclusively by the Australian Department of Home Affairs.

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