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189 - Skilled Independent Visa

Live and Work Permanently — No Sponsorship Required

The Skilled Independent (Subclass 189) Visa allows invited skilled workers, eligible New Zealand citizens, and certain holders of Hong Kong or British National (Overseas) passports to live and work permanently anywhere in Australia. This visa is part of Australia’s skilled migration program and does not require sponsorship by an employer, state, or family member. The Points-tested stream of Subclass 189 remains one of the most sought-after visas for skilled professionals worldwide

Benefits of Subclass 189
• Holders of a Subclass 189 Visa can:
• Live in Australia permanently
• Work and study anywhere in Australia
• Enrol in Medicare (Australia’s public health care scheme)
• Travel to and from Australia for 5 years
• Sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residency
• Apply for Australian citizenship (if meeting eligibility criteria)

Eligibility Requirements
• To qualify for the Subclass 189 Visa (Points-tested stream), applicants must:
• Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI)
• Receive an invitation to apply for the visa
• Have a suitable skills assessment for the nominated occupation
• Be under 45 years of age at the time of invitation
• Score at least 65 points (based on age, skills, English proficiency, work experience, etc.)
• Have competent English (minimum required level)
• Meet health and character requirements
• If applying within Australia, hold an eligible visa

How F4MG Supports You

We guide you from EOI submission and points optimisation to documentation, lodgement, and settlement — helping you confidently navigate this pathway to Australia.

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