Subclass 186
Employer Nomination Scheme
The Subclass 186 is Australia’s primary permanent employer-sponsored visa, giving skilled overseas workers the ability to settle in Australia long-term. What sets it apart from the 482 is that it grants permanent residency from the moment it is approved — there is no temporary period to work through first. For many skilled workers, it represents the end goal of their Australian migration journey.
What You Can Do With This Visa
Once granted, holders can live and work in Australia indefinitely, study without restrictions, access Medicare, sponsor eligible family members, and travel freely in and out of Australia for five years. After meeting the residency requirements, holders can also apply for Australian citizenship.
Three Streams
The 186 visa operates across three streams.
Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) Stream
Direct Entry Stream
Labour Agreement Stream
Key Eligibility Criteria
Applicants across all streams must be under 45 years of age at the time of lodgement, meet English language standards, and satisfy health and character requirements. The sponsoring employer must be actively operating, hold a genuine ongoing position, and pay the market salary rate for the role.
Processing Times
Pathway to Citizenship
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