The Subclass 189 visa is a points‑tested permanent residency visa for skilled workers who are not sponsored by an employer, family member or state/territory government.
With this visa you can live, work and study anywhere in Australia.
It is designed for individuals with skills and qualifications in occupations Australia needs, and who meet the points test and other eligibility criteria.
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Applicants must:
ou obtain permanent residency — so you can stay indefinitely in Australia. The travel facility lasts for 5 years, after which a Resident Return visa may be needed to maintain re-entry rights.
Unlike many employer‑sponsored visas, Subclass 189 does not require you to have a job offer or be sponsored by an employer or state/territory government.However, you do need a recognised occupation (on the skilled list) and meet the relevant criteria (skills assessment, points, etc.).
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Processing times vary depending on factors such as occupation demand, completeness of application, and health/character checks:
The base application fee for the main applicant is around AUD 4,600–4,900.Additional fees apply for each family/secondary applicant included in the application.Ancillary costs such as skills assessments, English tests, medical examinations, police checks, and translations are not included in this fee.
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The Subclass 189 visa offers a very strong pathway to permanent residency in Australia for skilled professionals. Because you are not tied to an employer or state nomination, it gives flexibility to live and work anywhere in Australia. The key steps are: ensure your occupation is eligible, you meet the skills & points test, you submit a valid EOI and wait for invitation, then lodge a complete application. Budget for several months of processing and associated costs beyond just the government fee.
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