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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.

Information checked 22 October 2026
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  • 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 →

  • Subclass190

    Skilled Nominated visa

    Permanent visa for skilled workers nominated by an Australian state or territory.

    ChangingInvitation only

    Main applicant, from 1 July 2026A$6,140

    Read the Skilled Nominated visa guide →

  • Subclass887

    Skilled Regional visa

    Legacy permanent pathway, open only to holders of older regional provisional visas.

    Closed to new applicants

    Main 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 only

    Main applicant, from 1 July 2026A$6,235

    Read the National Innovation visa guide →

  •  Guide

    Skills assessment

    How skills assessments work for skilled, employer and graduate visas.

    In force

    Assessment fee, from 1 July 2026Set by each authority

    Read the Skills assessment 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 forceBallot

    Main applicant, 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 forceBallot

    Main applicant, from 1 July 2026A$470

    Read the MATES visa (India) guide →

  • Subclass408

    Temporary Activity visa

    Short-term work in a specific activity: entertainment, sport, religious work, research, staff exchange, special programs, invited events, superyacht crew, domestic work for executives and Government endorsed events.

    In force

    Main applicant, from 1 July 2026A$535

    Read the Temporary Activity visa guide →

  • Subclass403

    Temporary Work (International Relations) visa

    Work under government agreements, for foreign government agencies, as a domestic worker for a diplomat, or with privileges and immunities. MATES and PALM are separate guides.

    In force

    Main applicant, from 1 July 2026A$470

    Read the Temporary Work (International Relations) visa guide →

  • Subclass189 / 191

    Hong Kong stream

    Permanent residence for Hong Kong and British National (Overseas) passport holders who have held a 457, 482 or 485 visa for 4 years (3 years in regional areas).

    In force

    Main applicant, from 1 July 2026A$6,135

    Read the Hong Kong stream guide →

  • Subclass124

    Distinguished Talent visa

    Closed to new applications. Exceptional talent applicants now use the National Innovation visa (858).

    Closed to new applicants

    Main applicant, from 1 July 2026Closed

    Read the Distinguished Talent visa guide →

  • Subclass489

    Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa

    The invited pathway is closed. Only the subsequent entry pathway (family of holders) and the extended stay pathway remain.

    Closed to new applicants

    Main applicant, from 1 July 2026A$6,140

    Read the Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa guide →

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