186 Visa Overview

There are 3 ways you can apply for the 186 visa; the Direct Entry Stream, Labour Agreement Stream and Temporary Residence Transition Stream.

Subclass: 186 Visa
Stay Duration: Permanently
Visa Cost: AU$4,045. There is also a charge for each family member who applies for the visa with you.

Direct Entry Stream

The 186 visa lets skilled workers, who an employer nominates, live and work in Australia permanently. To be able to apply for this employer-sponsored visa, you must have an occupation that is on the list of eligible skilled occupations, have at least 3 years of relevant work experience, and have a positive skills assessment. If granted, you can live, work, and study in Australia indefinitely, sponsor family members to come to Australia, and apply for Australian citizenship, if eligible.

Visa Conditions

As the visa subclass 186 applicant, you must,

  • Have an occupation that is on the list of eligible skilled occupations
  • Have at least 3 years of relevant work experience, unless you are exempt
  • Have a positive skills assessment, unless you are exempt
  • Usually, you must be under 45 years of age when you apply unless exempt

 

Labour Agreement Stream

This visa lets skilled workers whose employer nominates live and work in Australia permanently. The Labour Agreement stream might be for you if you currently work, or will work, for an employer who is a party to a labour agreement. You must also meet the age, skills, and English language requirements of the labour agreement. If granted, you can live, work, and study in Australia indefinitely, sponsor family members to come to Australia, and apply for Australian citizenship, if eligible.

Visa Conditions

As the visa subclass 186 applicant, you must,

  • Currently work, or will work, for your nominating employer who is a party to a labour agreement.
  • Meet the age, skills and English language requirements of the labour agreement

Temporary Residence Transition Stream

The 186 visa allows skilled workers, whose employer nominates, to live and work in Australia permanently. As an applicant, you must hold an eligible visa, have worked for your employer in regional Australia for at least 3 years full-time while holding a subclass 457 or TSS visa, and have been nominated by an Australian employer. If your visa is granted, you can live and work in Australia permanently, sponsor eligible family members to come to Australia, and apply for citizenship if eligible.

Visa Conditions

As the visa applicant, you must,

  • Hold a substantive visa or a Bridging visa A, B or C
  • Usually, have worked for your employer in regional Australia for at least 3 years full-time while holding a subclass 457 or TSS visa
  • Have been nominated by an Australian employer whose nomination was approved in the 6 months prior to your applying

 Visa Benefits

  • Stay in Australia indefinitely
  • Work and study in Australia
  • Enroll in Australia’s public health care scheme, Medicare
  • Sponsor eligible relatives to come to Australia
  • Travel to and from Australia for 5 years
  • Apply for Australian citizenship, if eligible

How can KBA Global assist you with 186 visa application?

With a team of experts led by registered migration agents, KBA Global proudly stands as one of the very few highly trusted consultancies for its efficient, reliable services, and high visa success rates. At KBA Global, all of our clients are served by highly qualified and trained migration agents who review each case thoroughly in adherence to the requirements set by the respective authorities. Our expert and experienced migration agents will provide personalized service for your needs and availability to ensure your visa success. We are there for you to provide an in-depth understanding of what is required to get the visa and will provide help throughout the visa process.

Get in Touch
  • We offer English test preparation courses for selected locations.
  • We help you get in-depth understanding of what is required to get the visa
  • KBA Global provides consultancy before, during and after if required.
  • We personalize service for your needs and availability.
  • We offer expert and experienced migration agents that you can trust.

Other visa pages

No matter your needs, we've got you covered.

Book a free consultation