Permanent residence Australia
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189), Points tested stream
Run by Department of Home Affairs
Skilled workers under 45 with an occupation on the skilled list and a positive skills assessment, who are invited after scoring at least 65 points. No sponsor is needed.
- Job offer
- Not required. You must be invited to apply.
- Language
- At least competent English at the time of invitation.
- Education
- A suitable skills assessment for your occupation. No fixed degree level is stated; qualifications count toward points.
- Work experience
- Not a fixed requirement on the page. Work experience can count toward points.
- Government fee
- AUD 6,135 for the main applicant. AUD 3,070 for each additional applicant aged 18 or over. AUD 1,540 for each additional applicant under 18. A partner over 18 without functional English pays a second instalment.
- Processing time
- The page says applications lodged in or before June 2026 are being processed for priority sectors and applicants in Australia. Check the processing time guide tool.
- Money you must show
- Not stated on the official page
- When and to whom you pay
- Paid online through ImmiAccount when you lodge the application. The charge is not refunded if the application is refused. You have 60 days from the invitation to apply.
Checked on 18 October 2026. What the page says
Read on immi.homeaffairs.gov.au on 2026-10-18: "This visa lets invited workers with skills we need, to live and work permanently anywhere in Australia."; "You must be aged under 45 when we invite you to apply"; "Be able to score 65 points or more"; fee page: "AUD6,135.00". Another official page.