Australian Visa Comparison Charts
Australian Visa Comparison Charts
This information is to be used for comparison only and does not represent an exhaustive list of visas or their requirements.
Employer sponsored categories comparison chart
| VISA TYPE | VISA DURATION | SKILLSELECT EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) REQUIRED | SPONSORSHIP REQUIRED | REQUIRED TO WORK IN REGIONAL AUSTRALIA | POINTS TESTED VISA | SKILL/QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS | OTHER ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS |
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| Temporary Skills Shortage- TSS visa (subclass 482) | From one day up to four years | Not required | Yes, by an employer | No, unless you occupation is on the Regional TSS occupation list | No | Occupation must be on the TSS Occupations List (Medium, Short, Regional) and applicant must have the skills necessary to perform the occupation. Applicant must also have the necessary English language skills unless exempted | After a period of employment of 3 years in the same position an employer may be able to sponsor a subclass 482 visa holder through the Temporary Residence Transition stream under ENS or RSMS (see below) |
| Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) visa (subclass 186) | Permanent | Not required | Yes, by an employer | No | No | Require a skills assessment by the relevant Australian authority and three years’ work experience, unless exempt Relevant registration or licensing must be held if required | Occupation must be on the Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List. Employee is to be paid at least the same as an Australian in the same occupation in the same location Must be:
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| Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) visa (subclass 187) Direct Entry stream | Permanent | Not required | Yes, by a regional employer | Yes | No | Must have a related Australian or overseas equivalent qualification or be exempt Overseas qualified trades workers will need to have their skills assessed by Trades Recognition Australia Relevant registration or licensing must be held if required | Occupation must be an ANZSCO skill level 1-3. Employee is to be paid at least the same as an Australian in the same occupation in the same location Must be:
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Points tested skilled migration comparison chart
| VISA TYPE | VISA DURATION | SKILLSELECT EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) REQUIRED | SPONSORSHIP REQUIRED | REQUIRED TO WORK IN REGIONAL AUSTRALIA | POINTS TESTED VISA | SKILL/QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS | OTHER ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS |
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| Skilled – Independent visa (subclass 189) | Permanent | SkillSelect EOI is mandatory | No | No | Yes | Nominated occupation must be on the applicable Skilled Occupation List (SOL) and skills assessed by relevant assessing authority | Must be:
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| Skilled – Nominated visa (subclass 190) | Permanent | SkillSelect EOI is mandatory | Yes, applicant must be nominated by a state/territory government | No | Yes | Nominated occupation must be on the applicable 190 Occupation List and skills assessed by relevant assessing authority | Must be:
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| Skilled – Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) Sponsored | Up to four years | SkillSelect EOI is mandatory unless renewing a provisional visa | Yes, applicant must be sponsored by an eligible relative | Yes | Yes | Nominated occupation must be on the applicable Skilled Occupation List (SOL) and skills assessed by relevant assessing authority | Must be:
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| Skilled – Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) State or territory nominated | Up to four years | SkillSelect EOI is mandatory unless renewing a provisional visa | Yes, applicant must be nominated by a state/territory government | Yes | Yes | Nominated occupation must be on the applicable Skilled Occupation List and skills assessed by relevant assessing authority | Must be:
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