Visas in this category let you live and work in Australia on a temporary or permanent basis based on your education and work experience. You do not need to have a sponsorship from an eligible employer to qualify for the Skilled Independent visas.
Please see the visa options available below:
This visa is for international students who have recently graduated from an Australian educational institution. It lets you stay in Australia temporarily after you have finished your studies.
Download our Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) checklist
You might be eligible to apply for this visa if you:
To be eligible you must be:
You must hold an eligible visa to apply for this visa as the primary applicant.
Minister’s decision not to revoke the cancellation. In addition, you must not:
Graduate Work stream – this stream is for international students with an eligible qualification who graduate with skills and qualifications that relate to an occupation on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL). A visa in this stream is granted for 18 months from the date of grant.
Post-Study Work stream – this stream is for overseas students who have completed an eligible qualification in Australia and have met the Australian study requirement in the last 6 months.
This stream is only available to students who applied for, and were granted, their first student visa to Australia on or after 5 November 2011.
In the six months before you apply, you must complete a course or series of courses in Australia which take at least 2 academic years.There are a number of requirements:
Please Note:
You must meet certain character requirements. Australian Federal Police (AFP)
This also applies to all members of your family unit included in the Application who are 16 years of age or older.
If you pay for your application by credit card, a surcharge will apply. The current surcharge rates are:
* The surcharge will also apply to Debit Visa cards and Debit MasterCards
Applicant in Australia
All charges shown below are in Australian Dollars.
| Visa subclass | Base application charge | Additional applicant charge 18 and over | Additional applicant charge under 18 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temporary Graduate (Subclass 485) | $1650 | $825 | $415 |
You may be eligible to live and work in Australia permanently if you have an eligible qualification and work experience that relates to an occupation on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL).
Download our Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189) checklist
You Must:
To be able to apply for this visa you need to submit an expression of interest and then be invited through Skill Select to apply.You can submit an EOI from outside or inside Australia. Your EOI will need to nominate an occupation that is on the Skilled Occupation List. It will also need to show how you meet the minimum score for the occupation based on the Skilled Migration Points Test, where points are awarded according to factors such as:
Once you submit your completed EOI, you will receive a confirmation notification from SkillSelect. Your EOI will then remain in SkillSelect for a maximum of two years.
If you pay for your application by credit card, a surcharge will apply. The current surcharge rates are:
* The surcharge will also apply to Debit Visa cards and Debit MasterCards
Applicant in Australia
All charges shown below are in Australian Dollars.
| Visa subclass | Base application charge | Additional applicant charge 18 and over | Additional applicant charge under 18 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skilled – Independent (Subclass 189) | $4045 | $2020 | $1015 |
If you are currently holding a Special Category (subclass 444) visa, and comply with other financial and character requirements, you may qualify for the Australian Citizenship through this stream.
You must:
If you pay for your application by credit card, a surcharge will apply. The current surcharge rates are:
* The surcharge will also apply to Debit Visa cards and Debit MasterCards
Applicant in Australia
All charges shown below are in Australian Dollars.
| Visa subclass | Base application charge | Additional applicant charge 18 and over | Additional applicant charge under 18 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skilled – Independent (Subclass 189) | $4045 | $2020 | $1015 |
To be able to apply for this visa you need to submit an expression of interest and then be invited by one of Australia’s state or territory governments to apply. If you accept a nomination, the states and territories might require you to live in the nominating state or territory for a specified minimum time.
You Must:
If you accept a nomination, the states and territories might require you to:
To be able to apply for this visa you need to submit an expression of interest and then be invited through Skill Select to apply. You can submit an EOI from outside or inside Australia. Your EOI will need to nominate an occupation that is on the Skilled Occupation List. It will also need to show how you meet the minimum score for the occupation based on the Skilled Migration Points Test, where points are awarded according to factors such as:
Once you submit your completed EOI, you will receive a confirmation notification from SkillSelect. Your EOI will then remain in SkillSelect for a maximum of two years.
If you pay for your application by credit card, a surcharge will apply. The current surcharge rates are:
* The surcharge will also apply to Debit Visa cards and Debit MasterCards
Applicant in Australia
All charges shown below are in Australian Dollars.
| Visa subclass | Base application charge | Additional applicant charge 18 and over | Additional applicant charge under 18 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) | $4045 | $2025 | $1010 |
Lodging a visa application with Australian immigration authorities can be complicated and time-consuming. At Australian Education and Visa (AEV) Centre, our agents will guide you smoothly through the process.
With expert counsellors at the ready, our team can answer any questions about immigration and visas that you have.
