Immigrate to Australia

A temporary visa for a skilled worker whose employer is an approved sponsor and nominates them for a specific role. It replaced the Temporary Skill Shortage visa in December 2024 and has Specialist Skills, Core Skills and Labour Agreement streams. It suits people with a genuine job offer in an occupation on the relevant list. It typically depends on the role, the salary offered, relevant work experience, a skills assessment where required and English. Some holders later apply for permanent residence through the Employer Nomination Scheme.

NOTEIncome thresholds are indexed each year and occupation lists are reviewed.

A provisional visa for people sponsored by an employer in a designated regional area of Australia. It suits skilled workers with a regional job offer who are open to living outside the largest cities. It typically depends on the occupation, work experience, a skills assessment, age and English. After meeting its conditions, holders may be able to apply for permanent residence through the subclass 191 visa.

NOTERegional definitions and occupation lists can change.

A points-tested provisional visa for people who are nominated by a state or territory government agency, or sponsored by an eligible relative, to live and work in a designated regional area. It suits skilled professionals without an employer sponsor who are willing to settle regionally. It depends on an occupation on the relevant list, a skills assessment, the points test and an invitation through SkillSelect. It can lead to permanent residence through the subclass 191 visa.

NOTEState nomination criteria and invitation rounds vary.