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1. Apply for a skill assessment to know which skilled occupation you need to nominate. This occupation is the key to your application for this pathway.
2. Applicants need to enter the point test system by creating an EOI (expression of interest) account on the Skillselect system.
3. Your EOI account will stay valid for two years, and you will be competing with other applicants who have been nominated for the same occupations. This system will issue invitations each month to the most competitive candidates. Typically, applicants who have higher points will be invited sooner. The sooner you enter the points system for applicants on the same points with the same occupation, the sooner you will receive the invitation.
4. You are invited by Skillselect. Applicants will have 60 days to lodge the 189 visa application formally.
5. The 189 visa is granted.
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Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)
This visa lets invited workers with skills we need live and work permanently anywhere in Australia.
Permanently
From AUD4,045
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)
This visa lets eligible New Zealand citizens who have demonstrated commitment and contribution to Australia, live and work in Australia permanently.
Permanently
From AUD4,045, for the main applicant. The visa application charge is paid in two instalments (20% at time of lodgement and 80% as a second instalment before we can grant the visa.)
Travel to Australia:
You can study or train for up to 3 months in total on this visa. But if your main reason for travelling to Australia is study, a student visa might be more appropriate.
Note: Applicants who are seeking to train at a childcare centre, study to be a doctor, dentist, nurse or paramedic or enter health care or hospital environments should apply for the Visitor (subclass 600) visa and complete the relevant health checks.
You will need a visa if you enter Australia during a cruise.
If your cruise is a round trip cruise, the time you spend on the cruise counts as time spent in Australia – that is, we do not consider you have left Australia. A round trip cruise will not reset your stay period on your visa.
Ask your cruise operator or travel agent if we consider your cruise to be a round trip cruise.
As a business visitor, you can:
You can’t:
If you want to do short-term work in Australia that isn’t a business visitor activity, consider applying for a temporary work visa.
This is a temporary visa. We grant it for 12 months. You can enter Australia any time your eVisitor is valid and stay for up to 3 months at a time.
The eVisitor is granted with multiple entry. You can leave and re-enter Australia as many times as you want while it is valid.
The eVisitor starts on the date it is granted.
You can’t stay in Australia longer by extending this visa. You must apply for another visa.
If you want to have a further short stay or stay longer for a holiday you might be eligible for a Visitor visa (subclass 600) Tourist stream (apply in Australia).
If you want to stay longer for other reasons, you should be able to apply for a new visa that suits your circumstances.
We process 90% of applications in 10 months
Your application might take longer to process if:
We recommend you take out health insurance to cover any unforeseen medical treatment you might need in Australia. You are personally liable for all your healthcare costs while you are in Australia. Insurance can help limit your financial liability.
See what we consider adequate health insurance.
Learn more about health insurance for overseas visitors.
Some countries have a reciprocal healthcare agreement with Australia. Find out more from Services Australia about reciprocal healthcare agreements.
You can apply for an ETA if you hold a passport from:
You cannot apply with:
You must only intend to:
You must have enough money to:
For young adults who want an extended holiday and to work here to fund it.
Read MoreFor young adults who want an extended holiday and to work here to fund it.
Read MoreFor tourists, business visitors or to visit family for 3, 6 or 12 months.
Read MoreVisit Australia as often as you wish in a 12-month period. Stay up to 3 months each time you enter Australia.
Read MoreVisit Australia as often as you wish in a 12-month period. Stay up to 3 months each time you enter Australia.
Read MoreThis visa lets people be in Australia for up to 72 hours before they must leave Australia. Maritime Crew visa holders can use it to enter Australia by air to join a non-military ship. Some people are eligible to transit without a visa.
Read MoreThis temporary visa is for people to travel to or remain longer in Australia for medical treatment or to support someone needing medical treatment who holds or has applied for this visa. It is also for people who are donating an organ.
Read MoreIf you leave Australia after your travel validity expires, or it expires when you are outside Australia, you will not be able to return to Australia as a permanent resident. This visa allows you to return as a permanent resident.
Read MoreThis temporary visa allows you to visit, study, stay and work as long as you remain a New Zealand citizen. It is applied for when you arrive in Australia and submit your completed incoming passenger card with your New Zealand passport.
Read MoreFor young adults who want an extended holiday and to work here to fund it.
Read MoreFor young adults who want an extended holiday and to work here to fund it.
Read MoreFor tourists, business visitors or to visit family for 3, 6 or 12 months.
Read MoreVisit Australia as often as you wish in a 12-month period. Stay up to 3 months each time you enter Australia.
Read MoreVisit Australia as often as you wish in a 12-month period. Stay up to 3 months each time you enter Australia.
Read MoreThis visa lets people be in Australia for up to 72 hours before they must leave Australia. Maritime Crew visa holders can use it to enter Australia by air to join a non-military ship. Some people are eligible to transit without a visa.
Read MoreThis temporary visa is for people to travel to or remain longer in Australia for medical treatment or to support someone needing medical treatment who holds or has applied for this visa. It is also for people who are donating an organ.
Read MoreIf you leave Australia after your travel validity expires, or it expires when you are outside Australia, you will not be able to return to Australia as a permanent resident. This visa allows you to return as a permanent resident.
Read MoreThis temporary visa allows you to visit, study, stay and work as long as you remain a New Zealand citizen. It is applied for when you arrive in Australia and submit your completed incoming passenger card with your New Zealand passport.
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