What this visa lets you do
- Stay in Australia permanently
- Work and study in Australia
- Enrol in Medicare
- Sponsor eligible relatives to come to Australia
- Travel to and from Australia for 5 years
- Apply for Australian citizenship, if eligible
Key requirements
- Submit an EOI in SkillSelect
- Be nominated by an Australian state or territory government agency
- Be invited to apply
- Be under 45 when invited
- Have an occupation on the relevant skilled occupation list
- Have a suitable skills assessment
- Score at least 65 points (state nomination adds 5 points)
- Have at least Competent English when invited
- Meet health and character requirements
State and territory nomination
State and territory agencies can see completed EOIs and may nominate you. Each state and territory has its own criteria for who it nominates — and they change through the year. Choosing where to apply is a key part of your strategy.
Family members aged 18 or over with less than functional English may need to pay a second instalment charge. For this visa that charge is AUD 4,885.
Points-testedYou'll need at least 65 points. Your invitation states the score you must have when your application is assessed — it may be higher than 65. Estimate your points.