Australian visas and immigration

Australian visas and migration: choosing the right path for your profile

Explore skilled independent, state-nominated, employer-sponsored, and global talent streams. Each path has specific requirements regarding occupation, skills, English proficiency, experience, and processing procedures.

Skilled Independent – Visa 189

Skilled Independent 189: permanent residence for skilled workers, requiring an EOI and invitation; no state nomination or employer sponsorship is required.

State Nomination – Visa 190 and 491

190 is a permanent residence visa. 491 is a provisional visa for regional areas, with a pathway to 191 once eligible. View an overview of the 8 states and territories; requirements, eligible occupations, and application rounds vary.

Employer Sponsorship – 482, 186 and 494

482 – Skills in Demand is for temporary work; 186 is permanent residence via employer nomination; 494 is a provisional visa sponsored by an employer in a regional area. Learn about DAMA and Labour Agreements.

Global Talent – Visa 858

National Innovation Visa 858 is a permanent residence visa by invitation for individuals with exceptional achievements; it requires evidence of recognition, a nominator, and contributions. Some states have their own nomination frameworks.

BIIP 188 has been closed to new applications since July 31, 2024; existing files and the 888 pathway require individual assessment. Provisional visas do not automatically convert to permanent residence.

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