Subclass: 189 Visa
Stay Duration: Permanently
DoHA Fee: From AU$4,640, for the main applicant. There is also a charge for each family member who applies for the visa with you.
With the subclass 189 visa, you can live in Australia as a permanent resident. If eligible, you’ll have the chance to become an Australian citizen.
There are three current streams under the 189 skilled independent visa:
Subclass: 189 Visa
Stay Duration: Permanently
DoHA Fee: From AU$4,640, for the main applicant. There is also a charge for each family member who applies for the visa with you.
Permanently
From AUD4,765.00
The processing time of this visa will depends on the submitted requirements.
The New Zealand stream visa let eligible New Zealand citizens who have demonstrated commitment and contribution to Australia live and work in Australia permanently.
Permanently
N/A
For an indication of processing times for this visa, use the visa processing time guide tool. This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application
Permanently
From AUD4,765.00
Home Affairs assess applications on a case-by-case basis, and actual processing times can vary due to individual circumstances including:
The Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189) is a points-tested permanent residency visa for skilled workers who are not sponsored by an employer, family member, or state government.
This visa allows you to:
To be eligible for the Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189), you generally must:
The main difference between the Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189) and the Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190) is state nomination.
Key differences:
Both visas grant permanent residency in Australia.
No. A job offer is not required for the Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189).
The visa is based purely on your skills, qualifications, and points score.
Yes. You can include eligible family members in your application.
This may include:
If the visa is granted, they will also receive permanent residency.
Processing times can vary depending on the volume of applications and individual circumstances.
Many applications are processed within 6 to 12 months, but some may take longer depending on documentation and eligibility checks by the Department of Home Affairs.
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