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Australia Skilled Independent visa - Points-tested stream (Subclass 189)

20 facts quoted from the official source

This visa lets invited workers with skills we need, to live and work permanently anywhere in Australia.

Route type
Work
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
11
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

11 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Age RequirementYou must be under 45 years old at the time of invitation.
  • Australian Government Debt ClearedYou or any family member must have paid back any debt owed to the Australian Government.
  • Australian Values Statement RequiredIf 18 or older, you must sign the statement after reading the Life in Australia booklet.
  • Character and securityYou and family members applying with you must meet character requirements.
  • Eligible Occupation RequirementYou must declare that your occupation is listed.
  • Health RequirementYou and your family members must meet health requirements.
  • Invitation RequiredYou can only apply if invited after submitting an expression of interest (EOI).
  • Language requirementYou must have at least competent English.
  • No Previous Visa CancellationYou must not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused.
  • Satisfy The Points TestYou must score at least 65 points.
  • Skills Assessment RequiredYou must provide a skills assessment at the time of invitation.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryYou must declare that your occupation is listed.
  • Occupation List SourceThe Department publishes the current eligible skilled occupations and the visas for which each occupation is available.
  • Official Rights TextYou can work and study anywhere in Australia, sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residence, and if eligible, become an Australian citizen.
  • Official source basisYou must declare that your occupation is listed.
  • Official StreamThe official page identifies the Points-tested stream.
  • Report summaryYou must declare that your occupation is listed.
  • Visa SubclassThe official page identifies this route as subclass 189.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Official Cost TextFrom AUD6,135.00 (concessions apply in limited circumstances)checked 2026-07-26
Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Official Stay TextPermanently
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for the Subclass 189 to Australia?
The official source states: This visa lets invited workers with skills we need, to live and work permanently anywhere in Australia.

Every answer is quoted from the official immi.homeaffairs.gov.au page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 20 points against the official source; 20 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Processing time is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source immi.homeaffairs.gov.auLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Australia government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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