Skilled Independent Visa for Australia

This visa allows you to migrate to Australia if you have good English language skills and have skills and qualifications in an occupation in need in Australia.

This visa uses a points test to select visa applicants with characteristics needed in the Australian labour market.

You do not require sponsorship to apply for this visa, however to be eligible you must be:

The SOL is a list of skilled occupations that are in need in Australia. Each occupation listed on the SOL is allocated a points value for use in the visa assessment process.

Applicants under this category do not rely on sponsorship from family or the Australian government. They are assessed against their ability to satisfy the basic Visa criteria and to meet a current pass mark of 120 points on an assessment.

Successful applicants will obtain Australian permanent residence which will enable them to live and work in Australia without any restrictions. Subject to meeting certain residency requirements, it is possible to renew the permanent residence, and even qualify for Australian citizenship.

This visa allows you and any secondary applicants included in your visa application to live as permanent residents in Australia. Australian permanent residents can:

Remember

You may be eligible for a number of different visa categories and each has different requirements and obligations. Please select the various visa options from the left menu to discover which visa may best suit your circumstances, or complete the enquiry form on the right, or request a free visa assessment.