Subclass189
Skilled Independent visa
Permanent visa for invited skilled workers with no employer, state or family sponsor.
ChangingInvitation only
Main applicant, from 1 July 2026A$6,135
Read the Skilled Independent visa guide →Visa library · Skilled
Skilled and work visas
Points-tested visas use the current points table and the 65 point minimum. A redesign has been announced but is not in force.
Subclass190
Skilled Nominated visa
Permanent visa for skilled workers nominated by an Australian state or territory.
ChangingInvitation onlyMain applicant, from 1 July 2026A$6,140
Read the Skilled Nominated visa guide →Subclass491
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
Five-year regional visa with state nomination or a relative's sponsorship. Places cut to 14,110 in 2026-27.
ChangingInvitation onlyMain applicant, from 1 July 2026A$6,140
Read the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa guide →Subclass191
Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa
Permanent visa for 491 and 494 holders after 3 years in regional Australia.
In forceMain applicant, from 1 July 2026A$630
Read the Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa guide →Subclass887
Skilled Regional visa
Legacy permanent pathway, open only to holders of older regional provisional visas.
Closed to new applicantsMain applicant, from 1 July 2026A$630
Read the Skilled Regional visa guide →Subclass858
National Innovation visa
Invitation-only permanent visa for an internationally recognised record of exceptional achievement.
Invitation onlyMain applicant, from 1 July 2026A$6,235
Read the National Innovation visa guide →Process
Skills assessment
How skills assessments work for skilled, employer and graduate visas.
In forceAssessment fee, from 1 July 2026Set by each authority; check its website
Read the Skills assessment guide →Subclass417
Working Holiday visa
Twelve months of holiday and work for young people from 19 partner places.
In forceFirst visa, from 1 July 2026A$840
Read the Working Holiday visa guide →Subclass462
Work and Holiday visa
Holiday and work for 18 to 30 year olds from 30 countries. Ballot for China, India and Vietnam.
In forceBallotFirst visa, from 1 July 2026A$840
Read the Work and Holiday visa guide →Subclass403
MATES visa (India)
Up to 2 years of work for recent Indian graduates in eligible fields, by ballot.
In forceBallotMain applicant, from 1 July 2026A$470
Read the MATES visa (India) guide →Subclass192
Pacific Engagement visa
Permanent visa for Pacific and Timor-Leste nationals selected in the annual ballot.
In forceBallotPacific Engagement stream, main applicant, from 1 July 2026A$345
Read the Pacific Engagement visa guide →Subclass403
Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) stream
Short and long-term work for Pacific and Timor-Leste workers recruited by approved employers.
In forceMain applicant, from 1 July 2026A$365
Read the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) stream guide →
Points
Estimate your points with our points calculator. It uses the current points table; a redesign has been announced but is not in force.
12 guides. Charges from 1 July 2026, read 22 October 2026. See every visa group.