189 Visa Overview

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:

  • Points Tested stream
  • Hong Kong stream
  • New Zealand stream

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.

189 Visa Stream

The 186 Visa Point Tested stream let invited workers with skills to live and work permanently anywhere in Australia.
  • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​No sponsor or nominator needed
  • Must be invited to apply
  • Applicant must be under 45 to be invited
Stay

Permanently

Cost

From AUD4,765.00

Processing Time

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.

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Stay

Permanently

Cost

N/A

Processing Time

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

The Hong Kong stream visa lets eligible Hong Kong or British National (Overseas) passport holders who have demonstrated commitment to Australia, live and work in Australia permanently.
  • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​You must hold a Hong Kong passport or a British National (Overseas) passport
  • You must meet certain visa requirements
  • You must meet certain residence requirements
Stay

Permanently

Cost

From AUD4,765.00

Processing Time
To get an idea of how long this visa might take to process, please refer to the visa processing time guide. Keep in mind that this is just a general guide and the actual processing time for your specific application could be different

Home Affairs assess applications on a case-by-case basis, and actual processing times can vary due to individual circumstances including:

  • whether you have lodged a complete application, including all necessary supporting documents
  • how quickly you respond to any requests for additional information
  • how long it takes to perform required checks on the supporting information provided
  • how long it takes to receive additional information from external agencies, particularly in relation to health, character, and national security requirements
  • how many places are available in the migration program

How can KBA Global assist you with this 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 in-depth understanding of what is required to get the visa and will provide help throughout the visa process.

No Matter your need, we’ve got you covered

  • Lodging and monitoring your visa application
  • Correspondence with skills assessing authorities and the Department of Immigration until grant
  • Managing your bridging visas
  • 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.

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