Australia•Oceania6-12 months
4,910 AUD
Indefinite
No
Required
Allowed
Available
Not Required
Permanent visa for skilled workers nominated by an approved Australian employer. Direct Entry and Temporary Residence Transition streams available.
The Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) is an Australian permanent visa for skilled workers sponsored by an approved employer. Two streams exist: Direct Entry (3+ years experience, skills assessment) and Temporary Residence Transition (for Subclass 482 holders with 2 years at their sponsor).
It grants permanent residence with no points test. Employers must pay at least AUD 76,515 (CSIT). Applicants must be under 45, meet IELTS 6.0+, and pass health and character checks. The application fee is AUD 4,910 and processing typically takes 12–19 months.
This visa is ideal for skilled professionals with an Australian employer ready to sponsor permanent residence, who want a direct PR pathway without a points test.
| Status type | Permanent / indefinite |
No fixed annual cap
Be under 45 years of age (unless exempt)
Be nominated by an approved Australian employer
Have a relevant skills assessment (for Direct Entry stream)
Have at least 3 years of relevant work experience (unless exempt)
Meet minimum standards of English language proficiency
Meet health and character requirements
Have no debt to the Australian government
Sign the Australian values statement
Job Offer
Required
Education
vocational or higher
Experience
3+ years
Min. Income
76,515 EUR/yr
Current passport
Skills assessment (for Direct Entry)
Evidence of English language ability
Employment contract and position description
Academic transcripts and qualification certificates
Work references/employment history
Police clearance certificates (Australia and overseas)
Health examination reports
Relationship evidence (if including family)
| Employer nomination Employer Nomination (online via ImmiAccount) | Fill online |
| Online visa application Visa Application — Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) (online via ImmiAccount) | Fill online |
| Application Steps | Secure nomination from employer: Employer nominates you for a skilled position; Check occupation on … | immi.homeaffairs.gov.au |
| Dependent Visa | Included | immi.homeaffairs.gov.au |
| Fee Breakdown | Base application charge: 4910 AUD | immi.homeaffairs.gov.au |
| Fees | AUD 4,910 | immi.homeaffairs.gov.au |
| Forms | Employer nomination; Online visa application | immi.homeaffairs.gov.au |
| Forms · 0 · description | Employer Nomination (online via ImmiAccount) | immi.homeaffairs.gov.au |
| Forms · 0 · url | https://online.immi.gov.au/ | immi.homeaffairs.gov.au |
| Forms · 1 · description | Visa Application — Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) (online via ImmiAccount) | immi.homeaffairs.gov.au |
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