Why Choose the 189 Visa?
Permanent Residency
PR status granted on visa grant — live and work anywhere in Australia indefinitely.
No Employer Needed
No job offer or state nomination required to apply — purely points-based.
Education Access
Children attend public schools at domestic rates; access to universities at PR fees.
Medicare
Full access to Australia's world-class public health system from day one.
Travel Rights
Return to Australia freely for 5 years. Eligible for citizenship after 4 years.
Include Family
Spouse and dependent children can be included in the same application.
Eligibility Requirements
Application Process
Skills Assessment
Get your occupation and qualifications assessed by the relevant Australian assessing body (e.g., Engineers Australia, ACS, TRA).
Language Test
Take IELTS Academic or PTE Academic. Aim for a score that earns 10–20 language points.
Submit EOI via SkillSelect
Lodge an Expression of Interest (EOI) online. DIBP selects candidates in periodic invitation rounds based on points.
Receive Invitation
If selected in a draw, you'll receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) valid for 60 days.
Lodge Visa Application
Submit your visa application with all supporting documents within 60 days of the ITA.
Receive PR
Once approved, you receive your Subclass 189 visa — permanent residency from day one.
Popular MLTSSL Occupations
These are some of the most commonly approved occupations for the 189 visa.
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