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Australia PR Eligibility Criteria

Australia follows a points-based immigration system for skilled migration visas. Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements prescribed by the Department of Home Affairs and the relevant assessing authority.

65+ points
Minimum points for skilled visa eligibility
<45
Age limit at time of invitation to apply
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Eligibility Overview

General Requirements for Skilled Migration Visas

To be considered for most skilled migration visas, applicants generally should meet the following requirements:

Criteria 01

Eligibility

Age requirement

Applicants are generally required to be below 45 years of age at the time they receive an invitation to apply.

Criteria 02

Skilled Occupation

Skilled Occupation

Your occupation should be listed on the relevant Skilled Occupation List applicable to the visa and nomination program.

Criteria 03

Skills Assessment

Skills Assessment

Applicants must obtain a positive skills assessment from the designated assessing authority for their nominated occupation.

Criteria 04

English Language Proficiency

English Language Test

Applicants are required to demonstrate English language ability through an accepted test such as IELTS, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, OET, or Cambridge English (where accepted).

Criteria 05

Educational Qualification

Education Qualification

Relevant educational qualifications strengthen your profile and may contribute to your overall immigration points.

Criteria 06

Skilled Work Experience

Work Experience

Relevant skilled employment in Australia or overseas may contribute additional points depending on the duration and nature of the experience.

Criteria 07

Health Requirement

Health Check

Applicants must undergo medical examinations and satisfy Australia's health requirements.

Criteria 08

Character Requirement

Police Clearance

Applicants aged 16 years and above are generally required to provide Police Clearance Certificates from countries where applicable.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

The age limit for applicants is usually less than 45 years at the time of receiving an invitation to apply for a skilled visa.

A Skills Assessment is a validation of your skills and experience against Australian requirements for the occupation you have nominated. For most skilled migration pathways it is a requirement, and is to be undertaken through the assessing authority.

Yes. Australia welcomes the spouse/partner and dependent children to be added to the PR application if they are eligible. If the visa is awarded, family members are eligible for the same permanent visas.

Permanent Residency allows you to live and work in Australia indefinitely with most rights of a resident. Australian citizenship is the next step after fulfilling residency and eligibility criteria, and grants full rights including an Australian passport.

Not necessarily. Unlike a few skilled visa subclasses, most skilled visa subclasses like Subclass 189 visa and Subclass 190 visa do not require a job offer. But, having Australian work opportunities could help the case for some visa types.

Yes. Highly qualified professionals from India are eligible to apply for Australia PR provided they fulfil the eligibility requirements, achieve a positive skills assessment, score a positive points cut-off and are invited under an eligible visa category.

Yes. Your spouse or partner may get more points if they:

  • Has competent English
  • Has a positive skills assessment in an eligible occupation

Yes. PR holders can apply for Australian Citizenship and become an Australian citizen after they have fulfilled the residency and eligibility criteria and obtain an Australian passport.

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