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🇦🇺 Skilled Nominated visa

This visa lets nominated skilled workers live and work in Australia as permanent residents.

Stay Duration
Permanently
Job Offer Required
No
Work Rights
Yes (unrestricted)
Who Can Apply
All nationalities
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Eligibility requirements

have an occupation on the relevant skilled list • have a suitable skills assessment for the occupation

Age requirements

No age restriction

Income requirements

ANZSCO occupation-dependent; state-sponsored

Financial requirements

No federal minimum; individual states/territories may require proof of settlement funds. NSW and VIC typically do not require proof; SA requires applicants to demonstrate AUD 20,000+ in accessible savings; QLD and WA may require a statement of financial position — check the specific state nomination guidelines

Family provisions

Spouse/partner and dependent children eligible

Fees & costs

Main applicant 4,910
Additional adult 2,455
Child (under 18) 1,230

Frequently asked questions

What is the Skilled Nominated visa?

This visa lets nominated skilled workers live and work in Australia as permanent residents.

Who is eligible for the Skilled Nominated visa?

have an occupation on the relevant skilled list • have a suitable skills assessment for the occupation

How much does the Skilled Nominated visa cost?

The main applicant fee is 4,910. Additional adults cost 2455 and children 1230.

What work rights does the Skilled Nominated visa give?

Yes (unrestricted)

How long can I stay on the Skilled Nominated visa?

Permanently

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