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Skilled Independent visa

For skilled workers who are not sponsored by an employer, state or family member.

Visa Fee

$6,135

Processing Time

Varies - consult processing time guide

Minimum Points

65

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Processing Time

Varies - consult processing time guide

Visa Fee

$6,135

Minimum Points

65

Second Instalment Charge

A mandatory Second Instalment charge of AUD 4,885.00 applies to any applicant aged 18 or over who does not have functional English.

$4,885

1 July 2026 Pacific & Timor-Leste Concession

From 1 July 2026, a lower visa cost applies to eligible Pacific Island and Timor-Leste citizens who lodge a valid visa application.

Eligible passport countries

Federated States of Micronesia · Fiji · Kiribati · Nauru · Palau · Papua New Guinea · Republic of the Marshall Islands · Samoa · Solomon Islands · Timor-Leste · Tonga · Tuvalu · Vanuatu

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Requirements

  • Occupation on skilled occupation list
  • Positive skills assessment
  • Under 45 years of age
  • Competent English
  • Minimum 65 points

Application Steps

  1. 1Check your occupation is on MLTSSL
  2. 2Get a skills assessment
  3. 3Calculate your points score
  4. 4Submit EOI through SkillSelect
  5. 5Wait for invitation
  6. 6Lodge visa application within 60 days

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