GENERAL SKILLED MIGRATION VISAS 2025
Skilled Independent Visa 189
Skilled Independent Visa 189
Skilled Independent Visa 189
- Type: Permanent Visa
- Nomination: Not Required
- Eligibility: Occupation must be on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) Minimum 65 points on the points test Invitation required after submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI)
- Benefits: Permanent residency with access to Medicare, education, and path to citizenship.
Skilled Nominated Visa 190
Skilled Independent Visa 189
Skilled Independent Visa 189
- Type: Permanent visa
- Nomination: Required by an Australian state or territory
- Eligibility: Occupation must be on a relevant State/Territory Occupation List. Minimum 65 points (nomination gives extra 5 points) Invitation required after EOI and state nomination application.
- Benefits: PR with some commitment to live/work in the nominating state or territory.
Skilled Work Regional 491
Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) 191
Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) 191
- Type: 5-year provisional visa leading to PR
- Nomination: By a state/territory OR eligible family sponsor in a designated regional area
- Eligibility: Occupation on a relevant skilled occupation list. Minimum 65 points (nomination/family sponsorship gives extra 15 points). Must live and work in a regional area
- Pathway to PR: After 3 years on the 491, you can apply for the Subclass 191 permanent visa if income and residency criteria are met.
Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) 191
Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) 191
Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) 191
- Type: Permanent visa
- For: Holders of 491 or 494 visas
- Eligibility: Must have lived and worked in a designated regional area for at least 3 years
- Meet income requirements (currently $53,900 per year for 3 years)