Direct Entry
Independent
Subclass 189
- Skilled Based Visa.
- Onshore and Offshore applicants can apply.
- Live, work, and study anywhere in Australia indefinitely.
- For skilled professionals who don't have an employer, family member or sponsor in Australia.
- Point Test Based.
- Access to Medicare and public schooling rights.
State Sponsored
Nominated
Subclass 190
- Skilled Based Visa, nominated by an Australian state or territory.
- Onshore and Offshore applicants can apply.
- Permanent visa — live, work, and study anywhere in Australia.
- Nomination adds 5 bonus points to your score.
- Commit to living and working in the nominating state for 2 years.
- Point Test Based, plus state nomination.
- Access to Medicare and public schooling rights.
State/Family Sponsored
Regional
Subclass 491
- Skilled Based Visa, for designated regional areas of Australia.
- Onshore and Offshore applicants can apply.
- Provisional 5-year visa — live, work and study in a regional area.
- Nominated by a state/territory, or sponsored by an eligible regional relative.
- Nomination adds 15 bonus points to your score.
- Point Test Based, plus regional nomination.
- Access to Medicare and public schooling rights.
→ Pathway to PR via Subclass 191 after 3 years