Our Free Australian Work Visa Eligibility Assessment is designed to instantly determine if you are eligible to apply for an Australian Work Visa, allowing you to work and live in Australia. It uses the criteria set by the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC), it is the most comprehensive and technologically advanced online Migration Assessment tool available.

AUSTRALIAN SKILLED INDEPENDENT VISA BASIC REQUIREMENTS

The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) has set specific basic requirements that all applicants must meet in order to apply for a visa in the General Skilled Migration program.

To qualify for skilled migration, you (or your partner) must be able to satisfy the basic visa requirements related to your age, English language ability, occupation, skills, qualification, recent work experience, health and character.

In addition to meeting the basic visa requirements, you must also pass a points test. Points can be claimed in areas related to your age, English language ability, specific work experience, spouse skills and other bonus categories. The current pass mark for the Skilled Independent visa is 120 points.

AUSTRALIAN SKILLED INDEPENDENT VISA ENTITLEMENTS

Successful applicants and holders of an Australian Skilled Independent visa become permanent residents of Australia. As a permanent resident, you are entitled to live, work and study in Australia on a permanent basis. When you are granted permanent residence, a visa label is placed in your passport as proof of your permanent residence status.

Additional benefits of Australian permanent residence include access to government-subsidised healthcare (Medicare), certain social security benefits and the ability to apply for Australian citizenship.