This visa is for invited workers, eligible New Zealand citizens and eligible Hong Kong or British National (Overseas) passport holders with skills we need, to live and work permanently anywhere in Australia.
See the relevant stream • The Skilled Independent (subclass 189) (New Zealand stream) visa permanently closed to new applications on 1 July 2023. For more information see Recent changes.
Must be under 45 years of age at time of invitation
No minimum; ANZSCO occupation-dependent minimum salary ~AUD 72,500
Not required; settlement funds may be requested
Spouse/partner and dependent children eligible
This visa is for invited workers, eligible New Zealand citizens and eligible Hong Kong or British National (Overseas) passport holders with skills we need, to live and work permanently anywhere in Australia.
See the relevant stream • The Skilled Independent (subclass 189) (New Zealand stream) visa permanently closed to new applications on 1 July 2023. For more information see Recent changes.
Yes (unrestricted)
permanently
Spouse/partner and dependent children eligible
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