About This Visa
Are you a skilled professional dreaming of making Australia your permanent home? The Skilled Independent Visa(Subclass 189) offers an incredible opportunity to live and work in Australia based on your skills, qualifications, and experience—without the need for employer sponsorship or family ties. With this visa, you can turn your expertise into a new life in one of the world’s most dynamic and welcoming countries.
Start your application today and take the first step towards a brighter future in Australia!
Key Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189), you must meet the following requirements:
Points-Tested Stream:
- Your occupation must be on the relevant Skilled Occupation List
- You need a skills assessment confirming your qualifications and experience match your chosen occupation.
- You must receive an invitation to apply through the Skill Select program.
- Achieve the required score in the points test, which evaluates factors like age, English proficiency, qualifications, Work experience.
- Achieve the required score in the points test, which evaluates factors like age, English proficiency, qualifications, Work experience.
- Be under the age of 45 at the time of receiving the invitation.
Other General Requirements:
- Pass health and character assessments
- Have no outstanding debts to the Australian government.
- Must not have previously had a visa cancelled or refused.
What This Visa Allows You to Do
As a holder of the Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189), you can:Stay Permanently: Live in Australia indefinitely with full residency rights
Access Medicare: Enroll in Australia’s public health care system.
Sponsor Family: Invite eligible family members to join you as permanent residents.
Travel: Travel freely to and from Australia for up to five years.
Apply for Citizenship: Become eligible for Australian citizenship if you meet the criteria.
Note: Newly arrived residents may face waiting periods for certain government benefits.
Including Family Members
You can include your family members, such as your partner or dependent children, in your application.
Familymembers added to your application must meet the same health and character requirements.
You also have the option to include family members after submitting your application but before it is finalized.
If family members are excluded, you must explain the reasons (e.g., they are already Australian citizens or permanent residents).
Application Process
The application process involves submitting documentation to verify your eligibility. Key documents include:
Proof of age and identification. Skills assessment and qualifications for your nominated occupation. Evidence of English language proficiency. Health and character clearances. Financial documents demonstrating your capacity to support yourself and any dependents.
You can apply for this visa from inside or outside Australia. However, if applying from within Australia, you must hold an eligible visa, such as a Bridging Visa (Subclass 010, 020, or 030), to lodge your application. Processing times vary depending on factors such as the completeness of your application, how quickly yourespond to requests for additional information, and external checks on your health, character, and national security.
Duration of Stay
This is a permanent visa granting you indefinite residency in Australia. However, the travel component allowingre-entry is valid for five years from the visa’s grant date.
For citizenship purposes, permanent residency starts:
On the visa grant date if you are in Australia.
On the entry date, if you are granted the visa while outside Australia.
Important Considerations
1. Overseas Skills Recognition: Ensure your qualifications and skills meet Australian standards through arecognised assessment authority.
2.Health Insurance: While Medicare access is granted, you may want to explore private health coverage for additional benefits.
3. Travel after Five Years: After the initial five-year travel period, you’ll need a Resident Return Visa (Subclass155 or 157) to re-enter Australia as a permanent resident.
4. No Visa Label: The visa is electronically linked to your passport, so no physical label is issued.
Are you ready to take the next step toward permanent residency in Australia? Our experienced team can guideyou through the Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189) application process, ensuring all requirements are met
for a smooth transition to your new life in Australia!
- Your Future in Australia Begins Today