Skilled Visas
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Common Questions To Skilled Visas
Considering whether a Skilled Visa is right for you can be a daunting task. Here are some of the more common questions we get asked.
What Jobs are on the Australiian Skilled Visa List?
Australia maintains several occupation lists reflecting genuine workforce shortages. The main ones are:
- MLTSSL — around 212 long-term shortage roles, heavily weighted toward engineering, technology, and medicine. Offers the strongest permanent residency pathways.
- STSOL — around 215 shorter-term shortage roles, covering areas like hospitality management and media. Permanent residency pathway available.
- CSOL — a broader list of around 456 occupations used mainly for employer-sponsored visas, spanning healthcare, trades, IT, agriculture, and more.
In 2026, the biggest demand is in education, construction, infrastructure, healthcare, and aged care.
What is a Skills Assessment?
Before applying, your qualifications and work history must be evaluated by a government-approved assessing body relevant to your profession. This confirms that your experience meets Australian standards. Each occupation has its own designated authority. Without a positive outcome, you cannot proceed for Skilled visas.
What are the prerequisites for a Skills Visa?
• Your job must appear on a relevant occupation list
• A successful skills assessment from the correct authority
• Demonstrated English proficiency (IELTS, PTE, or similar)
• A minimum score of 65 points under Australia's points test (based on age, qualifications, work experience, English level, and other factors)
• Passing health and character checks (medical exam and police clearances)
• A successful skills assessment from the correct authority
• Demonstrated English proficiency (IELTS, PTE, or similar)
• A minimum score of 65 points under Australia's points test (based on age, qualifications, work experience, English level, and other factors)
• Passing health and character checks (medical exam and police clearances)
How difficult is the process for a Skilled Visa?
Moderately demanding, and increasingly competitive. The paperwork is substantial, timelines vary, and the skills assessment phase alone can take months before you even submit a visa application. Most applicants engage a registered migration agent to avoid costly errors.
How much does a Skilled Visa Cost?
Cost can add up because of the varies stages that must be organised prior to this visa application. Family members added to the application each attract additional visa charges.
How do I begin?
1. Find your occupation on the SOL at immi.homeaffairs.gov.au and note your ANZSCO code
2. Run your points score
3. Obtain the relevant skills assessment
4. Sit your English test
5. Expression of Interest (EOI)
6. Wait for an Invitation to Apply for your visa.
Contact us: The whole process from skills assessment to visa grant typically takes 12–18 months, sometimes longer. Engaging us early is the single best way to avoid delays and mistakes.
2. Run your points score
3. Obtain the relevant skills assessment
4. Sit your English test
5. Expression of Interest (EOI)
6. Wait for an Invitation to Apply for your visa.
Contact us: The whole process from skills assessment to visa grant typically takes 12–18 months, sometimes longer. Engaging us early is the single best way to avoid delays and mistakes.
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