AUSTRALIA · REVIEWED OCTOBER 2026
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Australia selects skilled migrants on points and occupation. We check your occupation, skills assessment, English and points, and tell you which visa fits.
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Serbia · Work visa (type D) · issued 16 April 2026
Serbia · Work visa (type D) · issued 16 April 2026
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Australia selects skilled migrants through a points test. You need an occupation on its skilled lists, a positive skills assessment, competent English and at least 65 points, and you must be under 45. For 2026-27 Australia has kept its permanent programme at 185,000 places and increased the number set aside for the independent skilled visa, the one that needs no sponsor.
- What changed for 2026-27
- The main routes
- Which route fits you?
- How the process works
- Questions people ask us most
What changed for 2026-27
- Fees rose by about 25% on 1 July 2026. The main applicant charge for the subclass 189 went from AUD $4,910 to $6,135. The 190 and 491 are at about $6,140.
- More places for the 189. The planning level rose by more than 4,000.
- The points test is going to change. The 2026-27 Budget confirmed that the points test for the 189, 190 and 491 visas will be reformed to favour younger, more highly skilled applicants. The details and start date had not been published when this page was last reviewed.
- Regional places were reduced in favour of employer-sponsored and state-nominated visas.
If you are close to 45, or your points depend on something a reform might change, apply under the current test while you can.
The main routes
| Visa | Sponsor needed | Leads to | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skilled Independent (189) | None | PR immediately | High scorers in occupations Australia is inviting |
| Skilled Nominated (190) | A state or territory | PR immediately | People whose occupation a state wants. Adds 5 points |
| Skilled Work Regional (491) | A state, or a relative in a regional area | 5-year visa, then PR | People who need extra points. Adds 15 points |
| Skills in Demand (482) | An employer | Temporary, with a route to PR | People with a job offer in Australia |
| Employer Nomination (186) | An employer | PR immediately | Experienced workers nominated by an Australian employer |
| Student visa (500) | An education provider | Study, then post-study work | Younger applicants building a longer route |
| Partner visa | An Australian partner | PR in two stages | Spouses and partners of citizens and residents |
Which route fits you?
You are a tradesperson or nurse. In the June 2026 round, many trades were invited for the 189 at the minimum 65 points, and health occupations at around 75. These are the most open groups.
You are an IT professional, engineer or accountant. The 189 has required much higher scores in these fields, often 85 and above. State nomination through the 190 or 491 is the practical route.
You are between 40 and 44. You get only 15 points for age and none from 45. Move quickly, and look at state nomination for the extra points.
You have a job offer in Australia. Employer sponsorship does not use the points test and has higher age flexibility in some cases.
You are under 25. Study in Australia adds points for Australian qualifications and opens post-study work rights.
How the process works
Check your occupation
is on a skilled list for the visa you want.
Get a skills assessment
from the authority for your occupation. This is the longest step.
Take an English test.
Higher results add up to 20 points.
Submit an Expression of Interest
in SkillSelect, and apply to states that nominate your occupation.
Receive an invitation
and lodge your visa application within 60 days.
Health and character checks,
then a decision.
Questions people ask us most
How many points do I need for Australia PR?
You need 65 to be eligible. What you need to be invited depends on your occupation. In June 2026 it ranged from 65 for many trades to 100 for some medical specialists.
What is the age limit for Australia PR?
You must be under 45 when you are invited to apply for a points-tested visa.
Do I need a job offer?
Not for the 189, 190 or 491.
How much does Australia PR cost?
The main applicant charge is about AUD $6,135 from 1 July 2026, with additional charges for a partner and children, plus skills assessment, English test, medicals and police certificates.
Is IELTS mandatory?
An approved English test is. IELTS, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT and others are accepted.
Find out where you stand
Tell us your occupation, age, experience and English score. We will calculate your points and tell you which visa and which states are realistic.
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