Published facts
| Fact | Value | Source | Data verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visa type | Permanent | Subclass 189 (Department of Home Affairs) | |
| Nomination / sponsor | None | Subclass 189 (Department of Home Affairs) | |
| Where you can live and work | Anywhere in Australia | Subclass 189 (Department of Home Affairs) | |
| Permanent residence | Permanent on grant | Subclass 189 (Department of Home Affairs) | |
| Minimum points | 65 | Subclass 189 (Department of Home Affairs) | |
| Visa application charge (main applicant) | AUD 6,135 | Subclass 189 (Department of Home Affairs) | |
| Processing time | Varies; see the official processing time guide | Subclass 189 (Department of Home Affairs) | |
| Second instalment | AUD 4,885 · A mandatory Second Instalment charge of AUD 4,885.00 applies to any applicant aged 18 or over who does not have functional English. | Subclass 189 (Department of Home Affairs) |
Each row names its source and the date LogiVisa's data was last verified against it.
Skilled Independent visa
For skilled workers who are not sponsored by an employer, state or family member.
$6,135
Varies - consult processing time guide
65
Official Information
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.
$4,8851 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
Official Migration Guide (PDF)
Open the official guide snapshot hosted on Vercel Blob and keep the source handy.
Requirements
- Occupation on skilled occupation list
- Positive skills assessment
- Under 45 years of age
- Competent English
- Minimum 65 points
Application Steps
- 1Check your occupation is on MLTSSL
- 2Get a skills assessment
- 3Calculate your points score
- 4Submit EOI through SkillSelect
- 5Wait for invitation
- 6Lodge visa application within 60 days