Skills in Demand visa
Employer‑sponsored temporary visa for skilled workers. Stay up to 4 years (up to 5 for eligible Hong Kong passport holders). From 1 July 2026, sponsors must guarantee the nominee's annual earnings meet or exceed the Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT) of AUD 79,423.
$4,015
Varies (see processing time guide)
Not Required
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Official Information
Processing Time
Varies (see processing time guide)
Visa Fee
$4,015
Minimum Points
Not Required
Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT)
Effective 1 July 2026, sponsors must guarantee the nominee's annual earnings meet or exceed the indexed Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT) of AUD 79,423 (up from AUD 76,515).
$79,4231 July 2026 Pacific & Timor-Leste Concession
From 1 July 2026, a lower visa application cost (VAC) 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
Official Migration Guide (PDF)
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Requirements
- Employer sponsorship required
- Occupation on relevant list
- Skills and qualifications assessment
- 2 years relevant work experience
- English language requirement
Application Steps
- 1Find an approved sponsor employer
- 2Employer submits sponsorship application
- 3Employer nominates your position
- 4Lodge visa application
- 5Health and character checks