[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":217},["ShallowReactive",2],{"layout-auth":3,"$fjveqhmogWAD5K-CebQ0YOrNsr2IcWV9s51jd8Dvwrxc":4,"$f_802ldwkG4BkNXwKUuZanydIGnNE1guweBMME1mQ7yI":171},null,{"visas":5},[6,29,57,84,107,125,148],{"_id":7,"name":8,"subclass":9,"slug":10,"category":11,"type":12,"description":13,"officialUrl":14,"sections":15,"__v":28},"69e34fdcfa197c1b210779a3","Partner visa","820\u002F801","partner-820-801","Family","Permanent","Permits partners of Australian citizens or permanent residents who applied in Australia to stay temporarily and then permanently.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fpartner-onshore",[16,20,24],{"title":17,"content":18,"_id":19},"Overview","(Subclasses 820 and 801)\n\n# Partner visas (apply in Australia)\n\nAllows the partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia.\n\nYou apply for the temporary and the permanent partner visas together.\n\n### Basic Eligibility\n\nIn most circumstances, you must be the spouse (married) or de facto partner of an:\n\n-   Australian citizen\n-   Australian permanent resident or\n-   eligible New Zealand citizen","69e34fdcfa197c1b210779a4",{"title":21,"content":22,"_id":23},"Partner visa (Temporary)","Subclass 820\n\n## [Partner visa (Temporary)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fpartner-onshore\u002Ftemporary-820)\n\nThis visa lets the de facto partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen live in Australia temporarily. Getting this visa is the first step towards a permanent Partner visa (subclass 801).\n\n-   This is a temporary visa\n\n-   This leads directly to the permanent Partner visa\n\n-   You must be in Australia when you apply\n\nStay\n\nTemporarily until your permanent Partner visa (subclass 801) application is finalised or you withdraw your application.\n\nCost\n\nFrom AUD9,365.00 for most applicants. From AUD1,560.00 for Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300) holders. \n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.","69e34fdcfa197c1b210779a5",{"title":25,"content":26,"_id":27},"Partner visa (Permanent)","Subclass 801\n\n## [Partner visa (Permanent)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fpartner-onshore\u002Fpermanent-801)\n\nThis visa lets the de facto partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen live in Australia permanently. It is usually only for people who currently hold a temporary Partner visa (subclass 820).\n\n-   This is a permanent visa\n-   You must hold a temporary [Partner visa (subclass 820)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002F_layouts\u002F15\u002FFIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=1057a7be-45e1-4b08-af28-b81c4827a08c&TermSetId=a76074c9-979d-4db3-adcc-34af89495da2&TermId=c3acc3ae-6b80-4a13-80d0-19b2b0b1e1a6)\n\nStay\n\nPermanently.\n\nCost\n\nYou paid for this visa when you made your applications for the temporary and permanent Partner visas.\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002F_layouts\u002F15\u002FFIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=1057a7be-45e1-4b08-af28-b81c4827a08c&TermSetId=a76074c9-979d-4db3-adcc-34af89495da2&TermId=8d21fa49-19a7-4d58-8bb0-31134b271c2b). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\nThe processing time for a permanent Partner visa starts from the date of eligibility. **This is 2 years after you applied for the temporary and permanent Partner visas**.","69e34fdcfa197c1b210779a6",0,{"_id":30,"name":31,"subclass":32,"slug":33,"category":34,"type":12,"description":35,"officialUrl":36,"sections":37,"__v":28},"69e34fdcfa197c1b210779f3","Skilled Independent visa","189","skilled-independent-189","Work","For invited workers, eligible New Zealand citizens and eligible Hong Kong or British National (Overseas) passport holders with skills Australia needs, to live and work permanently anywhere in Australia.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fskilled-independent-189",[38,41,45,49,53],{"title":17,"content":39,"_id":40},"(Subclass 189)\n\n# Skilled independent visa\n\nThis visa is for invited workers, eligible New Zealand citizens and eligible Hong Kong or British National (Overseas) passport holders with skills we need, to live and work permanently anywhere in Australia.\n\n### Basic Eligibility\n\nSee the relevant stream","69e34fdcfa197c1b210779f4",{"title":42,"content":43,"_id":44},"Important information","The Skilled Independent (subclass 189) (New Zealand stream) visa permanently closed to new applications on 1 July 2023. For more information see [Recent changes](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fwhat-we-do\u002Fskilled-migration-program\u002Frecent-changes).","69e34fdcfa197c1b210779f5",{"title":46,"content":47,"_id":48},"Points tested stream","Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)\n\n## [Points tested stream](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fskilled-independent-189\u002Fpoints-tested)\n\nThis visa lets invited workers with skills we need, to live and work permanently anywhere in Australia.\n\n-   You don't need a sponsor or nominator\n\n-   You must be invited to apply\n\n-   You must be under 45 to be invited\n\nStay\n\nPermanently\n\nCost\n\nFrom AUD4,910.00\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.","69e34fdcfa197c1b210779f6",{"title":50,"content":51,"_id":52},"New Zealand stream","Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)\n\n## [New Zealand stream](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fskilled-independent-189\u002Fnew-zealand)\n\nThis visa lets eligible New Zealand citizens who have demonstrated commitment and contribution to Australia, live and work in Australia permanently.\n\nStay\n\nPermanently\n\nCost\n\nN\u002FA\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.","69e34fdcfa197c1b210779f7",{"title":54,"content":55,"_id":56},"Hong Kong stream","Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)\n\n## [Hong Kong stream](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fskilled-independent-189\u002Fhong-kong)\n\nThis visa lets eligible Hong Kong or British National (Overseas) passport holders who have demonstrated commitment to Australia, live and work in Australia permanently.\n\n-   You must hold a Hong Kong passport or a British National (Overseas) passport\n-   You must meet certain visa requirements\n\n-   You must meet certain residence requirements\n\nStay\n\nPermanently\n\nCost\n\nFrom AUD4,910.00\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\nWe assess applications on a case-by-case basis, and actual processing times can vary due to individual circumstances including:\n\n-   whether you have lodged a complete application, including all necessary supporting documents\n-   how quickly you respond to any requests for additional information\n-   how long it takes to perform required checks on the supporting information provided\n-   how long it takes to receive additional information from external agencies, particularly in relation to health, character, and national security requirements\n-   how many places are available in the migration program","69e34fdcfa197c1b210779f8",{"_id":58,"name":59,"subclass":60,"slug":61,"category":34,"type":12,"description":62,"officialUrl":63,"sections":64,"__v":28},"69e34fdcfa197c1b210779f9","Skilled Nominated visa","190","skilled-nominated-190","Permits skilled workers who are nominated by an Australian state or territory government to live and work in Australia permanently.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fskilled-nominated-190",[65,68,72,76,80],{"title":17,"content":66,"_id":67},"We process Skilled visa applications according to Ministerial Direction No. 105. We are now processing subclass 190 applications lodged from January 2025. See [Skilled visa processing priorities](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fvisa-processing-priorities\u002Fskilled-visa).\n\n#### Stay\n\nPermanently\n\n#### Cost\n\nFrom AUD4,910.00\n\n#### Processing times\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\n#### With this visa, you can\n\n-   work and study anywhere in Australia\n-   sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residence\n-   if eligible, [become an Australian citizen](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen)\n\n[See all conditions](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fsee-your-visa-conditions?product=190)\n\n[Check your eligibility](#Eligibility)\n\n#### You must\n\n-   have an occupation on the relevant [skilled list](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fworking-in-australia\u002Fskill-occupation-list)\n-   have a suitable [skills assessment](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fworking-in-australia\u002Fskills-assessment) for the occupation\n-   be invited to apply for this visa\n-   satisfy the points test\n\n#### Help with your visa\n\nIf you are getting help with your visa, before you pay someone, read information on [Who can help with your visa application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n* * *\n\n### Process\n\n![Process Map](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002FVisa-subsite\u002FPublishingImages\u002Fprocess-skilled.jpg)","69e34fdcfa197c1b210779fa",{"title":69,"content":70,"_id":71},"About this visa","[With this visa you can](#aboutVisa-index-0)\n\n[How long you can stay](#aboutVisa-index-1)\n\n[Include family](#aboutVisa-index-2)\n\n[Cost](#aboutVisa-index-3)\n\n[Apply from](#aboutVisa-index-4)\n\n[Processing times](#aboutVisa-index-5)\n\n[Travel](#aboutVisa-index-6)\n\n[Visa label](#aboutVisa-index-7)\n\n* * *\n\n## With this visa you can\n\n-   stay in Australia permanently\n-   work and study in Australia\n-   attend free English language classes through the [Adult Migrant English Program](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fsettling-in-australia\u002Famep\u002Fabout-the-program), if eligible\n-   enrol in Australia's public health care scheme, [Medicare](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fmedicare)\n-   sponsor your relatives to come to Australia\n-   travel to and from Australia for 5 years\n-   if eligible, [become an Australian citizen](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen)\n\nNewly arrived residents may need to [wait before they can access certain Australian Government payments and benefits](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fenablers\u002Fnewly-arrived-residents-waiting-period).\n\n## How long you can stay\n\nThis is a permanent visa. It lets you stay in Australia indefinitely. The visa has a travel component that expires 5 years after the date of visa grant.\n\nYou become a permanent resident on the day we grant the visa.\n\nFor citizenship purposes, your permanent residency starts on the day:\n\n-   we grant the visa, if you are in Australia\n-   you enter Australia on this visa, if you are outside Australia\n\n## Include family\n\nYou can include  in your application. You can:\n\n-   include them when you lodge your visa application\n-   add them after you lodge your application but before we decide on your visa. \n\nFamily members who apply for the visa must meet our [health](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth) and [character](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter) requirements. Family members not accompanying you to Australia might also need to meet our [health](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth) and [character](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter) requirements.\n\nIf your partner or dependent children are not included in this application, to assist us in processing your visa please inform Department of Home Affairs the reason why.\n\n## Cost\n\nThe visa costs AUD4,910.00 for the main applicant.\n\nThere is also a charge for each family member who applies for the visa with you.\n\nTo work out what your visa will cost use the [Visa Pricing Estimator](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-pricing-estimator?visa=190).\n\nYou might have to pay an extra charge for any applicant 18 years old or older who has less than [functional English](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fenglish-language\u002Ffunctional-english). This charge is called the second instalment. Pay it only when we ask you to. We ask for the charge only if we are going to grant the visa.\n\nThe second instalment charge for family members is AUD4,885.\n\nThe Visa Pricing Estimator does not include the second instalment or other costs. You might also have to pay other costs for health checks, and .\n\n## Apply from\n\nYou can be in or outside Australia when you apply for the visa and when we decide your application but not in immigration clearance.\n\nIf you apply in Australia, you must hold a or a Subclass 010 Bridging A visa, a Subclass 020 Bridging B visa or a Subclass 030 Bridging C visa, otherwise your application will not be valid.\n\n## Processing times\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\nWe assess applications on a case-by-case basis, and actual processing times can vary due to individual circumstances including:\n\n-   whether you have lodged a complete application, including all necessary supporting documents\n-   how quickly you respond to any requests for additional information\n-   how long it takes to perform required checks on the supporting information provided\n-   how long it takes to receive additional information from external agencies, particularly in relation to health, character, and national security requirements\n-   for permanent migration visa applications, how many places are available in the migration program\n\n## Travel\n\nYou can travel in and out of Australia as many times as you want for 5 years from the date we grant the visa. After 5 years you will need a [Resident Return (RRV) visa (subclass 155 or 157)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fresident-return-visa-155-157) to re-enter Australia as a permanent resident.\n\n## Visa label\n\nWe will digitally link your visa to your passport. You will not get a label in your passport.","69e34fdcfa197c1b210779fb",{"title":73,"content":74,"_id":75},"Eligibility","## Have this visa\n\nIf you are in Australia at the time you apply, you must hold one of the following: \n\n-   a substantive visa\n-   [Bridging visa A - BVA - (subclass 010)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fbridging-visa-a-010)\n-   [Bridging visa B - BVA - (subclass 020)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fbridging-visa-b-020)\n-   [Bridging visa C - BVC - (subclass 030)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fbridging-visa-c-030)\n\nIf you currently hold or your last substantive visa held was either: \n\n-   [Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) (subclass 491);](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fskilled-work-regional-provisional-491) or \n-   [Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) (subclass 494)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fskilled-employer-sponsored-regional-494)\n\nYou must have held that visa for at least 3 years at the time you apply. \n\n* * *\n\n## Be invited to apply\n\nYou can only apply for this visa if we invite you to. See [before you apply](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fskilled-nominated-190#HowTo).\n\nSubmit an [expression of interest (EOI)](https:\u002F\u002Fskillselect.gov.au\u002FSKILLSELECT\u002FExpressionOfInterest\u002FPreReg\u002FStart) to let us know you would like to apply for the visa.\n\nAfter you have submitted an EOI, you might be nominated for the visa by a state or territory government. We will only invite you to apply for this visa if you are nominated.\n\n* * *\n\n## Be nominated\n\nYou must have been nominated for this visa by an Australian state or territory government agency.\n\nSubmit a completed [expression of interest (EOI)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fworking-in-australia\u002Fskillselect) in [SkillSelect](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fworking-in-australia\u002Fskillselect). State and territory government agencies can see your completed EOI and might nominate you for the visa.\n\nIf you are nominated for the visa, we will invite you to apply.\n\nAll state and territory government agencies have their own criteria for deciding who they will nominate. Contact the state or territory agency directly to find out more about their nomination process and what they want from you.\n\n-   [Australian Capital Territory](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.act.gov.au\u002Fmigration\u002Fhome)\n-   [New South Wales](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nsw.gov.au\u002Fvisas-and-migration\u002Fskilled-visas\u002Fskilled-nominated-visa-subclass-190)\n-   [Northern Territory](https:\u002F\u002Ftheterritory.com.au\u002Fmigrate\u002Fmigrate-to-work\u002Fnorthern-territory-government-visa-nomination)\n-   [Queensland](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.migration.qld.gov.au\u002F)\n-   [South Australia](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.migration.sa.gov.au\u002F)\n-   [Tasmania](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.migration.tas.gov.au\u002F)\n-   [Victoria](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.liveinvictoria.vic.gov.au\u002F)\n-   [Western Australia](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.migration.wa.gov.au\u002F)\n\nIf the state or territory agency that nominates you withdraws your nomination after you have applied, your application becomes invalid.\n\n* * *\n\n## Have a suitable skills assessment\n\nFor your application to be valid, you must declare that you have a suitable [skills assessment](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fworking-in-australia\u002Fskills-assessment) at the time of invitation.\n\nDelegates of the Minister will now accept a suitable skills assessment for an applicant’s nominated skilled occupation which has been obtained within the 60 day invitation period.\n\nThis change of approach is made as a result of the decision of _Thapa v Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs_ \\[2021\\] FCCA 686 (_Thapa_). The Minister will administer the Migration Regulations 1994 in accordance with the decision in _Thapa_, but the Minister reserves the right to make submissions in a Court that _Thapa_ was wrongly decided.\n\nYou will need to provide a copy of this skills assessment with your application.\n\nFor medical and legal practitioners, we also accept the following as proof of a skills assessment:\n\n-   full or unconditional or general medical registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency\n-   conditional specialist registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. This only allows you to practise in your speciality. You need no further training or supervision\n-   admission to practice law in the relevant state or territory\n\nYour skills assessment must have been obtained in the 3 years before the date of your invitation. If the assessment was for a shorter period, that period must not have passed.\n\nIf your skills were assessed on the basis of a qualification you got in Australia when you held a student visa, the qualification must be from studying a course registered on CRICOS. \n\n* * *\n\n## Be this age\n\nYou must be aged under 45 when we invite you to apply for the visa.\n\nYou can still apply for the visa if you turn 45 **after** we invite you to apply.\n\nIf you turn 45 after you submit your EOI but **before** we invite you to apply, you will not be invited to apply.\n\n* * *\n\n## Be able to score 65 points or more\n\nThe subclass 190 is a points-tested visa.\n\nWhen you submit your EOI in SkillSelect you will be given an indicative points score based on the claims you have made. If you do not obtain a score of 65 points you will not be invited to apply for this visa.\n\nIf we do invite you to apply for the visa, your invitation will state the number of points that you must score when we assess your application for grant of the visa (this score may be higher than 65 points, depending on your claims in the EOI).  \n\nWhen you lodge your application you must provide evidence supporting your claims. \n\nTo check how points can be awarded refer to the [points calculator](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fpoints-calculator).\n\n* * *\n\n## Have this level of English language\n\nAt the time of invitation, you must have at least [competent English](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fenglish-language\u002Fcompetent-english).\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet the skills requirement\n\nYour occupation must be on the relevant list of eligible [skilled occupations](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fworking-in-australia\u002Fskill-occupation-list) for the 190 Skilled Nominated visa\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet our health requirement\n\nYou and any family who apply for the visa with you must meet our [health requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth).\n\nIf requested, family members not accompanying you to Australia might also need to meet our health requirement.\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet our character requirement\n\nYou and family members aged 16 years and over who apply for the visa with you must meet our [character requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter).\n\nFamily members not accompanying you to Australia must also meet the character requirement.\n\n* * *\n\n## Have paid back your debt to the Australian government\n\nIf you or any family members (including those who do not apply for the visa with you) owe the Australian Government money, you or they must have paid it back or arranged to pay it back.\n\n* * *\n\n## Sign the Australian values statement\n\nIf you are 18 years of age or older, you must:\n\n-   have read, or had explained to you, the [Life in Australia](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Faustralian-values) and\n-   confirm you will respect the Australian way of life and obey Australian laws when you sign an [Australian Values Statement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Faustralian-values) \n\nMeet all these criteria? Check how to apply in our [step by step](#HowTo) guide.","69e34fdcfa197c1b210779fc",{"title":77,"content":78,"_id":79},"How to apply","Step 1\n\nBefore you apply\n\nYou must submit an expression of interest (EOI) through [SkillSelect](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fworking-in-australia\u002Fskillselect) to let us know you want to apply for this visa.\n\n#### Organise health exams\n\nWe prefer that you have any health checks before you apply for the visa.\n\nFind out the [examinations you need](https:\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth) and how to arrange them.\n\n#### Help with your EOI\n\nIf you need help with your EOI you can use a registered migration agent or legal practitioner. For information on how to find someone to help you see [Who can help you with your application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n#### Step 1.1 - Before you submit your EOI\n\nYou must submit an expression of interest (EOI) to let us know you want to apply for this visa.\n\n#### Check your occupation\n\nYour occupation must be on the relevant [list of eligible skilled occupations](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fworking-in-australia\u002Fskill-occupation-list) for the Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa.\n\n#### Get your skills assessed\n\nYou must have a suitable [skills assessment](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fworking-in-australia\u002Fskills-assessment) at the time we invite you to apply.\n\nThe assessment must be undertaken by an assessing authority listed against your occupation in the [list of eligible skilled occupations](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fworking-in-australia\u002Fskill-occupation-list). You might have to pay for the assessment.\n\nTo be eligible for a visa your skills assessment must have been obtained within the 3 years before the date of invitation. If the assessment was for a shorter period, that period must not have passed.  We can't accept a skills assessment issued more than 3 years before the invitation date.\n\nIf your skills were assessed on the basis of a qualification you got in Australia when you held a student visa, the qualification must be from studying a course registered on CRICOS.\n \n\n#### Medical practitioners\n\nFor medical practitioners we accept evidence of registration issued by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. You must hold either:\n\n-   unconditional or general medical registration\n-   conditional specialist registration - which allows you to practice only in your particular specialty with no further training or supervision requirements\n\nYou must show that you hold this registration at the time we invite you to apply.\n\n####\nBarristers and solicitors\n\nA suitable skills assessment for barristers and solicitors is evidence of admission to practice as a lawyer in an Australian state or territory.\n\nThe relevant legal admissions authority must have admitted you to practice at the time we invite you to apply.\n\n#### Check your points\n\nYou must be able to obtain at least 65 points on our points test to be eligible for this visa. If you cannot obtain 65 points we will not invite you to apply.\n\nIf we invite you to apply for the visa, you must prove the claims you make in your EOI when we assess your application.\n\nUse the [points calculator](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fpoints-calculator) to check how many points you might score\n\n#### Check you meet the other eligibility criteria\n\nCheck that you meet all other eligibility criteria for the visa.\n\nIf we invite you to apply for the visa, you will have to support the claims you make in your EOI as well as other criteria if you submit an application.\n\nSee what documents you will need to prove your claims before you submit your EOI in the Gather documents section below.\n\n#### Step 1.2 - Submit your EOI\n\nSubmit your EOI via [Skillselect](https:\u002F\u002Fskillselect.gov.au\u002FSKILLSELECT\u002FExpressionOfInterest\u002FPreReg\u002FStart). You can submit it from within or outside Australia.\n\nYour EOI is not a visa application. There is no fee for submitting an EOI.\n\nSelect the Skill Nominated (subclass 190) visa.\n\nYou will receive an email confirming your EOI has been submitted.\n\n#### Step 1.3 - After you submit your EOI\n\nSkillSelect will estimate your points score based on the claims made in your EOI.\n\nYou must have an estimated score of at least 65 points to be invited to apply for this visa.\n\nOnce your EOI is submitted it will be visible to state and territory governments. If you have the skills they need, a state or territory government agency might nominate you for the visa.\n\nIf you are nominated, you will get an invitation to apply for this visa.\n\n#### Stay lawful\n\nAn EOI is not a visa application. \n\nIf you submit an EOI in Australia and your current visa is about to expire, you must apply for another visa to stay in Australia lawfully. \n\nYou are not eligible for a bridging visa because the EOI is not a visa application. You are only eligible for a bridging visa after you are invited and apply for this visa. \n\n#### Make changes to your EOI\n\nLet us know through [SkillSelect](https:\u002F\u002Fskillselect.gov.au\u002FSKILLSELECT\u002FExpressionOfInterest\u002FPreReg\u002FStart) if:\n\n-   you want to apply for a different skilled visa\n-   your circumstances change - for example, if you change your occupation or your family structure changes\n-   you could score more points - for example, you have completed a higher qualification or gained new work experience\n-   your employment circumstances change and you are no longer working at least 20 hours per week in your nominated occupation\n\nYou must be able to meet the points score on your invitation letter if we invite you to apply or you will not be granted a visa.\n\nSkillSelect will update your indicative points score if you make changes to your EOI. You can change your EOI at any time before we invite you to apply for a visa.\n\n#### Step 1.4 - Receive an invitation to apply for visa\n\nWe allocate places for the skilled migration program to meet the Australian Government’s migration planning levels. \n\nOnce invited, you have 60 calendar days to apply for the visa. We cannot extend this time.\n\nYou could receive an invitation up to 2 years after submitting an EOI. If we invite you to apply you will receive an email from SkillSelect. Getting an invitation does not mean you will be granted the visa.\n\nThe invitation will include the number of points you must score based on your EOI claims.\n\nAfter you apply for the visa, you must show that you:\n\n-   can meet the points score on your invitation (which will include proving any claims you made in your EOI) and\n-   can meet all other eligibility criteria\n\nIf you do not apply for the visa after two invitations, your EOI will be removed from SkillSelect.\n\nWe will not process your visa application if you are 45 at the time of your invitation.\n\n#### If you can't show you meet the points score or other eligibility criteria\n\nIf you can't show you meet the points score on your invitation or the other visa criteria, then do not apply for the visa.\n\nYour EOI will be suspended if an invitation is issued, but you can update information once the 60-day invitation period has passed. If this is your second invitation, you will have to submit another EOI if you still want the visa.\n\n#### Get help with your application\n\nOnly some people can help you with your application. If you appoint someone to give you immigration assistance they must be:\n\n-   a [registered migration agent](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-migration-agent)\n-   a [legal practitioner](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-legal-practitioner), or\n-   an [exempt person](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fexempt-person).\n\nYou can appoint anyone to [receive documents](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fauthorised-recipents) on your behalf relating to your visa matter.\n\nStep 2\n\nGather your documents\n\nYou will need to provide documents to support the claims you make in your EOI and show you meet the other visa criteria.\n\n#### Provide accurate information\n\nProvide accurate information. See what may happen if you can't [prove your identity or do not provide true information](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information).\n\n#### Identity documents\n\nProvide the pages of your current passport showing your photo, personal details, and passport issue and expiry dates.\n\nAlso provide:\n\n-   a national identity card, if you have one\n-   proof of change of name\n\nDocuments that prove a change of name include:\n\n-   a marriage or divorce certificate\n-   change of name documents from an Australian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, or the relevant overseas authority\n-   documents that show other names you have been known by\n\n#### Relationship documents\n\nIf you are or have been married, widowed, divorced or permanently separated, provide proof such as divorce documents, death certificates, separation documents or statutory declarations.\n\nIf your or ren are not included in this application, inform Department of Home Affairs the reason why (for example, they already hold Australian citizenship or are a permanent resident)\n\n#### Character documents\n\nProvide an Australian police certificate if you have spent a total of 12 months or more in Australia in the last 10 years since you turned 16.\n\nWe only accept complete disclosure National Police Certificates issued by the [Australian Federal Police](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.afp.gov.au\u002Fwhat-we-do\u002Fservices\u002Fcriminal-records\u002Fnational-police-checks). We do not accept standard disclosure certificates or national police certificates issued by Australian state or territory police.\n\nFor immigration purposes, Australian police certificates are valid for 12 months from the date of issue.\n\nAlso provide:\n\n-   an overseas police certificate from every country, including your home country, where you spent a total of 12 months or more in the last 10 years since you turned 16\n-   military service records or discharge papers if you served in the armed forces of any country\n\nComplete and provide the following forms:\n\n-   [Form 80 Personal particulars for assessment including character assessment (596KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F80.pdf)\n-   [Form 1221 Additional personal particulars information (331KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1221.pdf)\n\n#### Competent English documents\n\nProvide proof you have at least [competent English](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fenglish-language\u002Fcompetent-english) at time of invitation for this visa.\n\n#### Partner documents\n\nWe need to see evidence of your 's identity and relationship with you. \n\nProvide:\n\n-   identity documents and photos\n-   character documents\n-   marriage certificate, if applicable\n-   documents about other relationships, if applicable\n\nFor relationship provide either:\n\n-   evidence that your relationship is registered by an Australian State or Territory \n-   enough documents to prove you have been in a de facto relationship with your partner for at least 12 months before you apply\n\nFor both married and de facto applicants you must provide evidence that you are in a genuine and continuing relationship. Evidence can include but is not limited to:\n\n-   joint bank account statements\n-   billing accounts in joint names\n-   joint leases or mortgages\n-   documents that show your partner has lived at the same address as you\n\n#### Proof your partner has functional English\n\nYou don't have to provide any documents to prove functional English if your partner is a citizen of and holds a valid passport from:\n\n-   the United Kingdom\n-   the Republic of Ireland\n-   the United States\n-   Canada\n-   New Zealand\n\nOtherwise, provide proof your partner has [functional English](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fenglish-language\u002Ffunctional-english).\n\nIf you can't show us your partner has functional English, you will need to pay the second instalment of the visa application charge when we ask you to.\n\n#### Dependants under 18 documents\n\nFor every dependant 18 years old or younger who is applying with you, provide:\n\n-   copies of birth certificates or the family book showing the names of both parents of all your dependent children\n-   copies of the adoption paper, if applicable. \n\n#### Parental responsibility documents\n\nYou must get consent for any applicant under 18 years of age to migrate to Australia from anyone who:\n\n-   has a legal right to decide where the child lives and\n-   is not coming to Australia with the child\n\nThey must complete either:\n\n-   [Form 1229 Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years (276KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1229.pdf)\n-   [statutory declaration](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ag.gov.au\u002FPublications\u002FStatutory-declarations\u002FPages\u002Fdefault.aspx) giving their consent for the child to migrate to Australia on this visa\n\nAlternatively, you can show us:\n\n-   an Australian court order that allows your child to migrate to Australia, or\n-   that the laws of your home country allow them to migrate\n\nInclude:\n\n-   an identity document that shows the signature and photo of the person who completed the form or declaration, such as a passport or driver’s licence\n-   adoption papers or other court documents if applicable\n\nYou don't have to prove that your dependant under 18 years of age has functional English.\n\nNote: If your child is likely to turn 18 while your application is being processed, you will need to provide evidence they are dependent on you. See the section 'Dependants over 18 documents' below for further information. A child who turns 18 while your application is being processed and who is not dependent on you cannot satisfy the criteria for this visa.\n\n#### Dependants over 18 documents\n\nTo include your child who is over 18 in your visa application, they must be:\n\n-   over 18 years of age but not yet turned 23, and dependent on you or your partner, or\n-   over 23 years of age and unable to earn a living to support themselves due to physical or cognitive limitations and dependent on you or your partner\n\nIf your child is likely to turn 23 while your application is being processed, you will need to provide evidence they are dependent on you due to disability.\n\nProvide:\n\n-   identity documents\n-   documents about their other relationships, if applicable\n\nYou must also provide proof the child is dependent on you.\n\n-   proof of your relationship with the dependant such as a birth certificate or adoption papers\n-   a completed [Form 47a Details of a child or other dependent family member aged 18 years or over (307KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F47a.pdf)\n-   proof of financial dependency such as bank statements, money transfers and rent receipts\n-   if the child is aged 23 or is likely to turn 23 while your application is being processed, you must also provide a report from a qualified medical practitioner that states they are dependent on you or your partner due to the total or partial loss of their bodily or mental functions\n\nNote: A child who turns 23 while your application is being processed and who does not meet these requirements cannot satisfy the criteria for this visa.\n\n#### Proof your dependant has functional English\n\nYou don't have to provide any documents to prove functional English if your dependant is a citizen of and holds a valid passport from:\n\n-   the United Kingdom\n-   the Republic of Ireland\n-   the United States\n-   Canada\n-   New Zealand\n\nOtherwise, provide proof your dependant has [functional English](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fenglish-language\u002Ffunctional-english).\n\nIf you can't show us your dependant has functional English, you will need to pay the second instalment of the visa application charge when we ask you to.\n\n#### Skills assessment documents\n\nYou must provide documents that support the claims you made in your EOI. To check the documents you need use the [points table](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fpoints-calculator). Depending on your claims this could include evidence of your:\n\n-   Skills assessment\n-   English language skills\n-   Australian and\u002For overseas skilled employment\n-   Educational qualifications\n-   Satisfying the Australian study requirement\n-   Specialist education\n-   Accredited community language\n-   Study in regional Australia\n-   Partner skills\n-   Professional Year in Australia\n\nDelegates of the Minister will now accept a suitable skills assessment for an applicant’s nominated skilled occupation which has been obtained within the 60 day invitation period.\n\nThis change of approach is made as a result of the decision of _Thapa v Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs_ \\[2021\\] FCCA 686 (_Thapa_). The Minister will administer the _Migration Regulations 1994_ in accordance with the decision in _Thapa_, but the Minister reserves the right to make submissions in a Court that _Thapa_ was wrongly decided.\n\n### Medical practitioners\n\nOne of these certificates issued by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency:\n\n-   unconditional or general medical registration\n-   conditional specialist registration - which allows you to practice only in your speciality with no further training or supervision requirements\n\nYou must be registered at the time we invite you to apply.\n\n###\nBarristers and Solicitors\n\nProof of admission to practice as a lawyer in the relevant state or territory. You must be admitted to practice at the time we invite you to apply.\n\n#### Expression of Interest (EOI) documents\n\nYou must provide documents to prove all of the claims you made in your EOI. Use the [points table](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fpoints-calculator) to check the documents you need.\n\n#### Inform Department of Home Affairs you are getting help\n\nTo nominate someone to:\n\n-   receive your correspondence, use [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf)\n-   provide immigration assistance, use [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (308KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf).\n\nUpload your written notification or your forms to [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Foverview).\n\n#### Prepare your documents\n\n#### Translate\n\nHave all non-English documents translated into English.\n\nProvide original and translated documents in your application. \n\nTranslators in Australia must be accredited by the [National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.naati.com.au\u002F).\n\nTranslators outside Australia do not have to be accredited. But on each translation, they must include their:\n\n-   full name\n-   address and telephone number\n-   qualifications and experience in the language they are translating\n\nThese details must be in English.\n\nNote: You do not need to have any documents certified.\n\n#### Scan or photograph\n\nScan or photograph all documents (English and non-English) in colour.\n\nThe scans and photos must be clear.\n\nIf a document is more than one page, save it all as one file.\n\nStep 3\n\nApply for the visa\n\nWhen you have your invitation you can apply online. You can be in or outside Australia.\n\nYou have 60 days from the date of your invitation to apply for the visa.\n\n#### Provide accurate information\n\nProvide accurate information. See what may happen when you cannot [prove your identity or do not provide true information](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information).\n\n#### Apply for this visa online in ImmiAccount\n\n1.  Log into your [SkillSelect](https:\u002F\u002Fskillselect.gov.au\u002FSKILLSELECT\u002FExpressionOfInterest\u002FPreReg\u002FStart) account. In SkillSelect, click on the 'Apply for visa' button. This will take you to our online system, ImmiAccount.\n2.  Log in or create an ImmiAccount. Your ImmiAccount login and password will not be the same as your SkillSelect login and password.\n3.  [Attach your documents](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline).\n4.  [Pay the application charge](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline\u002Fhow-to-pay). We will not process your application until you pay the first instalment of the visa application charge.\n5.  Note your transaction reference number (TRN).\n\nStep 4\n\nAfter you apply\n\nWe will let you know when we have received your application.\n\nIf you are granted a bridging visa you will receive notification of your visa grant.\n\n#### Status updates\n\nWe do not give updates on applications within the standard processing time.\n\nYou can check if we need more information from you in [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline). \n\n#### Travel after you apply\n\nIf you are in Australia, you do not have to inform Department of Home Affairs if you want to travel outside Australia while we process your application. This is because you can be outside Australia when we make a decision.\n\nBut if you leave Australia, make sure your visa allows you to return. To see if you can return on your current visa, check [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions).\n\nLearn about [visa expiry](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-about-to-expire).\n\nIf you applied outside Australia, don't arrange travel to Australia, leave your job or sell your home until we advise you in writing that you have been granted the visa\n\n#### Health exams\n\nIf you didn't have [health examinations](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth) before you applied, we will let you know if you need them. Check [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline).\n\n#### Biometrics\n\nWe might ask for . We will let you know if you need to provide them.\n\n#### Attach more information\n\nIf you did not attach all documents when you applied, attach them as soon as you can in [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline\u002Fhow-to-pay).\n\nWe might also ask you to provide more information; however; we are not obliged to do so and may make a decision on your application without requesting more documents.\n\n#### Stay lawful\n\nMake sure you stay lawful in Australia by holding a valid visa while we process your application.\n\nWhen you applied for this visa, you were granted a Bridging visa A (BVA). If your current visa expires before we decide on your application, the BVA will come into effect. You can stay in Australia on the BVA while we process your new visa application.\n\nDo not ask to have the visa you currently hold cancelled. If your visa is cancelled:\n\n-   you will be staying in Australia unlawfully\n-   your BVA will cease\n\nLearn more about [visa expiry](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-about-to-expire).\n\n#### Pay the second instalment\n\nIf you need to pay a second instalment, pay it when we send you the invoice.\n\n#### Add family\n\nYou can add to your application after you apply but before we decide on your visa.\n\nUse [Form 1436 Adding an additional applicant after lodgement (481KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1436.pdf), pay using ImmiAccount, attach the form and supporting documents to your ImmiAccount.\n\nFamily members who apply for the visa must meet our [health](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth) and [character](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter) requirements.\n\nFamily members who are not coming to Australia do have to meet our [character](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter) requirement and might have to meet our [health](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth) requirement. \n\n#### Newborn children\n\nIf your child is born after you submit your application but before we decide on your visa, you must inform Department of Home Affairs as soon as possible.\n\nFind out what to do [your child is born after you apply](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation\u002Fhad-a-baby).\n\n#### Mistakes on your application\n\nYou must inform Department of Home Affairs as soon as possible if you made a mistake on your application.\n\nComplete [Form 1023 Notification of incorrect answers (168KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1023.pdf) and attach it to your application in ImmiAccount.\n\n#### Help with your application\n\nLet us know if you no longer want someone to:\n\n-   receive your correspondence - complete [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf)\n-   provide immigration advice - complete [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (308KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf).\n\nUpload your written notification or your forms to [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Foverview).\n\nFor more information see [Who can help you with your application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n#### Inform Department of Home Affairs if things change\n\nThings you need to let us know about after you have applied include:\n\n-   changes to your phone number, email, address or passport\n-   changes to your marital or de facto status\n-   the birth of a child\n-   you want to withdraw your application\n\nSee how to inform Department of Home Affairs [if your situation changes](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation).\n\nStep 5\n\nVisa outcome\n\nYou can be in or outside Australia when we decide your visa application but not in . We will let you know our decision in writing.\n\nIf we grant your visa, we will tell you:\n\n-   your visa grant number\n-   the date your visa starts\n-   your visa conditions, if applicable\n\nKeep a copy of the decision.\n\nIf we refuse your visa, we will tell you:\n\n-   why we refused the visa\n-   whether you have a right to a review of the decision\n\nWe will not refund the application charge if we refuse your application.","69e34fdcfa197c1b210779fd",{"title":81,"content":82,"_id":83},"When you have this visa","[Coming to Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-0)\n\n[In Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-1)\n\n[Leaving Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-2)\n\n* * *\n\n## Coming to Australia\n\nIf you are outside Australia when the visa is granted, you must enter Australia before a date that we specify on your visa grant letter.\n\n### Before you leave \n\n#### Check your travel documents\n\nYou must have:\n\n-   a valid visa to enter Australia\n-   a valid passport or other travel document\n\n### At the border\n\n#### Completing an Incoming Passenger Card\n\nAll people arriving in Australia must complete the [Incoming Passenger Card](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fcrossing-the-border\u002Fat-the-border\u002Fincoming-passenger-card-\\(ipc\\)). You will be given this card onboard.\n\n#### Leaving the airport faster\n\nWe have an automated process that uses facial recognition technology and your ePassport. You might be able to leave the airport faster if you use [SmartGate](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fsmartgates).\n\n## In Australia\n\n-   stay in Australia permanently\n-   work and study\n-   enrol in Australia's public health care scheme, [Medicare](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fmedicare)\n-   sponsor your relatives to come to Australia\n-   travel to and from Australia for 5 years\n-   if eligible, [become an Australian citizen](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen)\n\n### What you must do on this visa\n\nYou and your family members must obey Australian laws.\n\n### See how long you can stay\n\nThis is a permanent visa. It lets you stay in Australia indefinitely.\n\n### Travelling on your visa\n\nYou can travel to and from Australia for 5 years from the date we grant the visa. After 5 years you will need a [Resident Return (RRV) visa (subclasses 155 or 157)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fresident-return-visa-155-157) to re-enter Australia as a permanent resident. To see when the 5 years ends, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions).\n\n### New Zealand passport holders\n\nIf an immigration officer processes your clearance at our border, we recommend you tell them:\n\n-   you have a Skilled Nominated visa (subclass190)\n-   you do not want a Special Category visa (subclass 444)\n\nIf you don't tell them, you might be granted the subclass 444 visa. Grant of a subclass 444 visa might affect your eligibility for Australian citizenship.\n\n### Proving you have a visa\n\nIf you wish to provide evidence you have a visa and conditions to someone, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions).\n\n### Working \n\nYou are protected by Australian workplace law. See your [workplace rights and entitlements.](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fairwork.gov.au\u002Fhow-we-will-help\u002Ftemplates-and-guides\u002Ffact-sheets\u002Frights-and-obligations\u002Fvisa-holders-and-migrant-workers-workplace-rights-and-entitlements)\n\n### Bringing family\n\nAs an Australian permanent resident, you might be able to sponsor eligible family to come to Australia.\n\nTo find a visa for your family member, [explore visa options](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-finder).\n\n### Becoming an Australian citizen \n\nAfter a certain time, you might be eligible for Australian citizenship. Find out more about [becoming a citizen](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen).\n\nFor citizenship purposes, your permanent residence starts on the day:\n\n-   we grant the visa, if you were in Australia\n-   you entered Australia on this visa, if you were outside Australia when we granted it\n\n## Leaving Australia\n\n### Before you leave\n\n#### Check your travel documents\n\nYou must have a valid passport or other travel document to leave Australia and return.\n\n#### Ensure your visa is still valid and allows you to re-enter Australia.\n\nCheck the travel component of your visa in [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions).\n\nSee what to do if your [visa has expired or is about to expire](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-about-to-expire).\n\n### At the Border\n\n#### Leaving the airport faster\n\nWe have an automated process that uses facial recognition technology and your ePassport. You could leave the airport faster if you use [SmartGate](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fsmartgates).\n\n### After you leave\n\n#### Proving you have been to Australia\n\nTo prove you have been to Australia, request your international movement records by completing the [Request for international movement records](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002FPages\u002Frequest-for-international-movement-records.aspx) form.","69e34fdcfa197c1b210779fe",{"_id":85,"name":86,"subclass":87,"slug":88,"category":34,"type":89,"description":90,"officialUrl":91,"sections":92,"__v":28},"69e34fdcfa197c1b21077a06","Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa","491","skilled-work-regional-491","Provisional","Allows skilled workers nominated by a state or territory or sponsored by an eligible family member to live and work in designated regional areas for up to five years.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fskilled-work-regional-provisional-491",[93,96,99,103],{"title":17,"content":94,"_id":95},"Subclass 491\n\n# Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa\n\nA visa for skilled people nominated by a state or territory government to live and work in regional Australia\n\n### Basic Eligibility\n\n**You must:**\n\n-   be nominated to apply by a state or territory government agency, or an eligible relative must sponsor you\n-   have an occupation on a relevant [skilled occupation list](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fworking-in-australia\u002Fskill-occupation-list)\n-   have a suitable [skills assessment](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fworking-in-australia\u002Fskills-assessment) for the occupation\n-   be invited to apply\n-   satisfy the points test.","69e34fdcfa197c1b21077a07",{"title":42,"content":97,"_id":98},"We process Skilled visa applications according to Ministerial Direction No. 105 . We are now processing subclass 491 applications lodged from January 2025. [See Skilled visa processing priorities](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fvisa-processing-priorities\u002Fskilled-visa).","69e34fdcfa197c1b21077a08",{"title":100,"content":101,"_id":102},"Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa - Main applicant","Subclass 491\n\n## [Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa - Main applicant](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fskilled-work-regional-provisional-491\u002Fapplication)\n\nThis is a provisional visa. It is for skilled workers who want to live and work in regional Australia\n\n-   stay in Australia for 5 years\n-   live, work and study in a designated regional area of Australia\n-   travel to and from Australia as many times as you want, while the visa is valid\n\n-   apply for permanent residence after 3 years from the time your visa is granted.\n\nStay\n\n5 Years\n\nCost\n\nFrom AUD4,910.00\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.","69e34fdcfa197c1b21077a09",{"title":104,"content":105,"_id":106},"Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa - Subsequent entrant","Subclass 491\n\n## [Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa - Subsequent entrant](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fskilled-work-regional-provisional-491\u002Fsubsequent-entrant)\n\nThis visa is for a member of the family unit of someone who holds a Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)\n\n-   be a member of the family unit of a person who holds a subclass 491 visa on the basis of satisfying the primary criteria for the grant of that visa.\n\nStay\n\nUntil the visa that your family member holds ends.\n\nCost\n\nFrom AUD4,910.00\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.","69e34fdcfa197c1b21077a0a",{"_id":108,"name":109,"subclass":110,"slug":111,"category":34,"type":12,"description":112,"officialUrl":113,"sections":114,"__v":28},"69e34fdcfa197c1b210779dd","Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa","191","permanent-residence-skilled-regional-191","Grants permanent residency to skilled workers who have lived and worked in regional Australia on a qualifying provisional visa.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fskilled-regional-191",[115,118,122],{"title":17,"content":116,"_id":117},"Subclass 191\n\n# Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa\n\nThis visa allows workers who hold an eligible visa and meet an income requirement to live and work in Australia permanently.\n\n### Basic Eligibility\n\nSee the relevant stream","69e34fdcfa197c1b210779de",{"title":119,"content":120,"_id":121},"Regional provisional stream","Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa (subclass 191)\n\n## [Regional provisional stream](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fskilled-regional-191\u002Fregional-provisional)\n\nThis visa allows people who have lived and worked in designated regional areas of Australia on an eligible visa, to live and work in Australia permanently. Applicants must have complied with the conditions of their eligible visa.\n\n-   You don't need a sponsor or nominator\n-   You must hold an eligible visa for at least 3 years, and complied with the conditions of that visa\n\n-   You must have had a taxable income at or above a specific income threshold for at least 3 years while holding your eligible visa\n\nStay\n\nPermanently\n\nCost\n\nFrom AUD505.00\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002F_layouts\u002F15\u002FFIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=1057a7be-45e1-4b08-af28-b81c4827a08c&TermSetId=a76074c9-979d-4db3-adcc-34af89495da2&TermId=8d21fa49-19a7-4d58-8bb0-31134b271c2b). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\nWe assess applications on a case-by-case basis. Actual processing times can vary due to individual circumstances. These include:\n\n-   whether you have lodged a complete application, including all necessary supporting documents\n-   how quickly you respond to requests for more information\n-   how long it takes to perform required checks on the supporting information provided\n-   how long it takes to receive information from external agencies, particularly for health, character, and national security requirements\n-   how many places are available in the migration program.","69e34fdcfa197c1b210779df",{"title":54,"content":123,"_id":124},"Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa (subclass 191)\n\n## [Hong Kong stream](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fskilled-regional-191\u002Fhong-kong)\n\nThis visa lets eligible Hong Kong or British National (Overseas) passport holders who have demonstrated commitment to Australia, live and work in Australia permanently.\n\n-   You must hold a Hong Kong passport or a British National (Overseas) passport\n-   You don't need a sponsor or nominator\n\n-   You must meet certain visa requirements\n\n-   You must meet certain residence requirements\n\nStay\n\nPermanently\n\nCost\n\nFrom AUD4,910.00\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002F_layouts\u002F15\u002FFIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=1057a7be-45e1-4b08-af28-b81c4827a08c&TermSetId=a76074c9-979d-4db3-adcc-34af89495da2&TermId=8d21fa49-19a7-4d58-8bb0-31134b271c2b). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\nWe assess applications on a case-by-case basis. Actual processing times can vary due to individual circumstances. These include:\n\n-   whether you have lodged a complete application, including all necessary supporting documents\n-   how quickly you respond to requests for more information\n-   how long it takes to perform required checks on the supporting information provided\n-   how long it takes to receive information from external agencies, particularly for health, character, and national security requirements\n-   how many places are available in the migration program.","69e34fdcfa197c1b210779e0",{"_id":126,"name":127,"subclass":128,"slug":129,"category":34,"type":12,"description":130,"officialUrl":131,"sections":132,"__v":28},"69e34fdcfa197c1b210779d1","Global Talent visa","858","global-talent-858","Allows highly skilled and talented individuals in specific target sectors to live and work permanently in Australia.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fnational-innovation-visa-858",[133,136,139,142,145],{"title":17,"content":134,"_id":135},"The Global Talent visa is closed to new applications as of 6 December 2024. The National Innovation visa has replaced the Global Talent visa. We will continue to process on-hand Global Talent visa applications in accordance with processing priorities and annual migration planning levels.\n\n#### Stay\n\nPermanently\n\n#### Cost\n\nFrom AUD4,985.00\n\n#### Processing times\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002F_layouts\u002F15\u002FFIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=1057a7be-45e1-4b08-af28-b81c4827a08c&TermSetId=a76074c9-979d-4db3-adcc-34af89495da2&TermId=8d21fa49-19a7-4d58-8bb0-31134b271c2b). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\n#### With this visa, you can\n\n-   stay in Australia permanently\n-   work and study in Australia\n-   enrol in Australia's public health care scheme, Medicare\n-   sponsor your relatives to come to Australia\n-   travel to and from Australia for 5 years\n-   if eligible, apply for [Australian citizenship](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen).\n\nNewly arrived residents may need to wait before they can access certain Australian Government payments and benefits.\n\n[See all conditions](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fsee-your-visa-conditions?product=858)\n\n[Check your eligibility](#Eligibility)\n\n#### You must\n\n-   be invited to apply for this visa and lodge your visa application within 60 days of invitation. For information on Expression of Interest, see [National Innovation visa](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fworking-in-australia\u002Fvisas-for-innovation\u002Fnational-innovation-visa).\n-   either be in or outside Australia but not in immigration clearance when you apply and when we grant this visa\n-   have an internationally recognised record of exceptional and outstanding achievement in one of the following areas:\n    -   a profession\n    -   a sport\n    -   the arts\n    -   academia and research.\n-   have a nominator with a national reputation in your area of talent who is one of the following:\n    -   an Australian citizen\n    -   an Australian\n    -   an \n    -   an Australian organisation.\n\n#### Help with your visa\n\nIf you need help with your visa, before you pay someone, read information on [Who can help with your visa application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).","69e34fdcfa197c1b210779d2",{"title":69,"content":137,"_id":138},"[National Innovation visa](#aboutVisa-index-0)\n\n[With this visa you can](#aboutVisa-index-1)\n\n[Apply from](#aboutVisa-index-2)\n\n[How long you can stay](#aboutVisa-index-3)\n\n[Include family](#aboutVisa-index-4)\n\n[Cost](#aboutVisa-index-5)\n\n[Processing times](#aboutVisa-index-6)\n\n[Your obligations](#aboutVisa-index-7)\n\n[Travel](#aboutVisa-index-8)\n\n[Visa label](#aboutVisa-index-9)\n\n* * *\n\n## National Innovation visa\n\nThe National Innovation visa (NIV) (subclass 858) is a permanent visa for exceptionally talented migrants from across the world. These migrants will help create jobs and drive productivity growth in key sectors of the Australian economy.\n\nThe NIV seeks established and emerging leaders with high-calibre talent and skills who can make significant contributions that will benefit Australia’s future prosperity.\n\nThis includes:\n\n-   global researchers\n-   entrepreneurs\n-   innovative investors\n-   athletes and creatives.\n\nWe process NIV visa applications in line with Ministerial Direction 112. This Ministerial Direction contains the processing order for NIV applications, and indicators of exceptional and outstanding talent.\n\nThe Department must invite you before you can apply for this visa. To have us consider you for an invitation you must submit an [Expression of Interest (EOI)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fnational-innovation-visa-form).\n\nIf successful, we will email you a unique reference and identifier to use when you apply for a subclass 858 visa.\n\nFor more information on the NIV invitation process, including EOI requirements, see [National Innovation visa](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fworking-in-australia\u002Fvisas-for-innovation\u002Fnational-innovation-visa).\n\nApplicants can apply for the National Innovation visa (subclass 858) online. To apply, go to [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline).\n\n## With this visa you can\n\n-   stay in Australia permanently\n-   work and study in Australia\n-   attend free English language classes through the [Adult Migrant English Program](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fsettling-in-australia\u002Famep\u002Fabout-the-program), if eligible\n-   enrol in Australia's public health care scheme, [Medicare](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fmedicare)\n-   sponsor your relatives to come to Australia\n-   travel to and from Australia for 5 years\n-   if eligible, become an [Australian citizenship](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen).\n\nNewly arrived residents may need to [wait before they can access certain Australian Government payments and benefits](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fenablers\u002Fnewly-arrived-residents-waiting-period).\n\n## Apply from\n\nYou must either be in or outside Australia but not in immigration clearance, when you apply and when this visa is decided. \n\n## How long you can stay\n\nThis is a permanent visa. It lets you stay in Australia indefinitely.\n\nYou become a permanent resident on the day we grant the visa.\n\nFor citizenship purposes, your permanent residence starts on the day:\n\n-   we grant the visa, if you are in Australia\n-   you enter Australia with this visa, if you are outside Australia.\n\n## Include family\n\nYou may include when you apply. You can also add members of your family to your application at any time before we make a decision.\n\nIf you are under 18 years old, you can only include your parents and  of that parent.\n\nFamily members who apply for the visa must meet our health and character requirements. This is regardless of whether they are accompanying you to Australia.\n\nFor more information on health requirements, see [Meeting our health requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth).\n\nFor more information on character requirements, see [Character requirements for visas](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter).\n\nIf you have not included your partner or dependent children in your application, inform Department of Home Affairs the reason why.\n\n## Cost\n\nFor the cost of the visa for the main applicant, see [Fees and charges for visas](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Ffees-and-charges\u002Foverview).\n\nThere is an extra charge for each family member who applies for the visa with you.\n\nWe cannot process your application if you do not pay the correct visa application charge.\n\nYou may have to pay an extra fee for any applicant aged 18 years or older who has less than functional English. This charge is called the second instalment. We will tell you when to pay the second instalment.\n\nFind out more about [functional English requirements](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fenglish-language\u002Ffunctional-english).\n\nFor more information on the second instalment charge, see [Fees and charges for visas](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Ffees-and-charges\u002Foverview).\n\nTo work out what your visa will cost, you can use the [Visa Pricing Estimator](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-pricing-estimator?visa=858).\n\nThe estimator does not take into account the second instalment or other costs. This includes health checks, police certificates and biometrics.\n\nFor information on the cost of health checks, refer to [Your health examinations](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth\u002Fyour-health-examinations-appointment).\n\nFor information on the cost of biometrics, refer to [biometrics](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fbiometrics).\n\n## Processing times\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\nWe assess applications on a case-by-case basis. Actual processing times can vary due to circumstances including:\n\n-   if you have lodged a complete application, including all required supporting documents\n-   how quickly you respond to requests for additional information\n-   how long it takes to perform required checks on supporting information\n-   how long it takes to receive extra information from external agencies, in relation to health, character, and national security requirements\n-   how many places are available in the migration program\n-   how your application is aligned with the order of consideration set out in Ministerial Direction no. 112 and [processing priorities for skilled visa applications](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fskilled-visa-processing-priorities).\n\n## Your obligations\n\nYou and your family members must obey all Australian laws.\n\nWe expect that you will contribute to Australia in your area of expertise.\n\n## Travel\n\nYou can travel to and from Australia for 5 years from the date we grant the visa. After 5 years, to re-enter Australia as a permanent resident you will need a [Resident Return (RRV) visa (subclass 155 or 157)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fresident-return-visa-155-157).\n\nTo see when the 5 years ends, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions).\n\n## Visa label\n\nWe will digitally link your visa to your passport. You will not get a label in your passport.","69e34fdcfa197c1b210779d3",{"title":73,"content":140,"_id":141},"## Have this visa\n\nIf you are outside Australia when you apply, you do not need to hold a specific visa to apply for this visa. However, if you are in Australia when you apply, you must hold one of the following:\n\n-   a\n-   [Bridging visa A - BVA - (subclass 010)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fbridging-visa-a-010)\n-   [Bridging visa B - BVB - (subclass 020)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fbridging-visa-b-020)\n-   [Bridging visa C - BVC - (subclass 030)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fbridging-visa-c-030)\n\nIf you currently hold, or your last substantive visa held was one of the following, you must have held that visa for at least 3 years when you apply:\n\n-   [Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) (subclass 491)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fskilled-work-regional-provisional-491) or\n-   [Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) (subclass 494)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fskilled-employer-sponsored-regional-494).\n\n* * *\n\n## Be invited to apply\n\nYou can only apply for this visa if we invite you. See [before you apply](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fglobal-talent-visa-858#HowTo).\n\n* * *\n\n## Be nominated on a Form 1000 at time of application\n\nWhen you apply, you must provide a completed [Nomination for National Innovation visa (Form 1000). (538KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1000.pdf)\n\nYou must have your internationally recognised record of exceptional and outstanding achievement attested by a nominator who has a national reputation in the same area as you, and is one of the following:\n\n-   an Australian citizen\n-   an Australian\n-   an\n-   an Australian organisation.\n\nYou must answer all relevant questions on the Form 1000 in accordance with the instructions on the form. Your nominator must sign your form.\n\n* * *\n\n## Have an internationally recognised record of exceptional and outstanding achievement\n\nYou must have an internationally recognised record of exceptional and outstanding achievement in one of the following areas:\n\n-   a profession\n-   a sport\n-   the arts\n-   academia and research.\n\nThis means that you:\n\n-   have superior abilities and achievements to others in your area\n-   are acclaimed as exceptional in any country where your area is practised\n-   have a record of sustained achievement unlikely to diminish in the near future.\n\nYou must also participate in an area that is recognised and accepted in Australia and has international standing.\n\n* * *\n\n## Be still prominent\n\nThis means that you continue to be active in your area by having recent exceptional achievements.\n\n* * *\n\n## Be an asset to the Australian community\n\nYour contribution may be:\n\n-   economic\n-   social\n-   cultural\n-   to raise Australia's academic, artistic or sports standing internationally.\n\nYou must contribute to the nation as a whole.\n\n* * *\n\n## Have the ability to establish yourself in Australia\n\nYou must demonstrate that:\n\n-   you would be able to find work or\n-   become independently established, in your area of expertise in Australia without difficulty.\n\n* * *\n\n## Be this age\n\nYou can be any age to apply for this visa.\n\nIf you are under 18 years old, or are 55 years or older when you apply, you must be of exceptional benefit to the Australian community.\n\nThe exceptional benefit to the Australian community should be:\n\n-   ongoing\n-   sustained and\n-   realised shortly after migration.\n\nThe exceptional benefit may include:\n\n-   making exceptional contributions to the Australian economy\n-   creating employment opportunities for a large number of Australian residents\n-   driving research development and innovation in sectors of national importance\n-   enhancing Australia's global standard in an important area.\n\n* * *\n\n## Have functional English\n\nApplicants aged 18 years and older at the time of application, must provide evidence of having at least [functional English](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fenglish-language\u002Ffunctional-english).\n\nIf you do not have at least functional English, you must pay a [second instalment of the visa application charge](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fglobal-talent-visa-858#About).\n\nIf you would prefer to pay the second instalment instead of showing evidence of functional English, you must inform Department of Home Affairs via your [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline).\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet our health requirement\n\nYou and any family members who apply for the visa with you must meet our [health requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth).\n\nFamily members not coming with you to Australia may also need to meet our [health requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth).\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet our character requirement\n\nYou and family members aged 16 years and over who apply for the visa with you must meet our [character requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter).\n\nFamily members not coming with you to Australia must also meet our [character requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter). \n\n* * *\n\n## Have paid back any debt to the Australian government\n\nYou or any family members (including those who do not apply for the visa with you) cannot owe the Australian government money. You must pay any outstanding Australian government debt, or have a payment arrangement in place before we can grant you a visa.\n\n* * *\n\n## Sign the Australian values statement\n\nIf you are 18 years of age or older, you must have read, or had explained to you, the [Life in Australia booklet](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Faustralian-values). You must also confirm you will respect the Australian way of life and obey Australian laws when you sign an [Australian Values Statement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Faustralian-values).\n\n* * *\n\n## Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused\n\nWe will consider your immigration history when we decide your application. This means you might not be eligible for this visa if you have had a visa cancelled or refused.\n\nIf you have had a visa cancelled or an application refused, in some circumstances you may still apply for a permanent visa. See [Limitations on applications in Australia (129KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1026i.pdf).\n\nIf applying for a visa from outside Australia see [Can I go to Australia](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fentering-australia\u002Fcan-i-go-to-australia\u002Fre-entry-ban).\n\nIf you want immigration assistance, see [Who can help with your visa application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n* * *\n\nMeet all these criteria? Check how to apply in our [step by step](#HowTo) guide.","69e34fdcfa197c1b210779d4",{"title":77,"content":143,"_id":144},"Step 1\n\nBefore you apply\n\n#### Find a Nominator\n\nYour nominator is a person or organisation who is willing and able to attest to your achievements. They must completing a Form 1000 - [Nomination for National Innovation visa (538KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1000.pdf).\n\nYou must attach the completed Form 1000 to your visa application when you apply.\n\nFor more information, see **Nominator Documents** under Step 2.\n\n#### Submit an Expression of Interest\n\nTo have us consider you for an invitation to apply for this visa, submit an [Expression of Interest (EOI)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fnational-innovation-visa-form).\n\nIf we invite you, your invitation will contain a unique reference and identifier to use when you apply for a visa. You must apply within 60 days of the invitation.\n\nWe will not accept applications lodged without an invitation or outside of the specified timeframe.\n\n#### Get help with your application\n\nOnly some people can help you apply. If you appoint someone to give you immigration assistance they must be:\n\n-   a [registered migration agent](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-migration-agent)\n-   a [legal practitioner](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-legal-practitioner) or\n-   an [exempt person](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fexempt-person).\n\nYou can appoint anyone to receive documents on your behalf relating to your visa matter.\n\nLearn more about [authorised recipients.](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fauthorised-recipents)\n\nStep 2\n\nGather your documents\n\nYou must include documents to support the claims you make in your application and show you meet the visa criteria.\n\nDocuments you provide in your visa application must show the achievements claimed in your EOI. These achievements granted your invitation to apply for this visa.\n\n#### Provide accurate information\n\nProvide accurate information. See what happens [if you can't prove your identity or don't provide true information](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information).\n\n#### Identity documents\n\nInclude the pages of your current passport showing your photo, personal details, and passport issue and expiry dates.\n\nAlso include:\n\n-   a national identity card, if you have one\n-   proof of change of name, if relevant.\n\nDocuments that prove a change of name include:\n\n-   a marriage or divorce certificate\n-   change of name documents from an Australian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, or the relevant overseas authority\n-   documents that show other names you have used or been known as.\n\n### Relationship documents\n\nIf you are or have been married, widowed, divorced or permanently separated, you must provide proof. This can include:\n\n-   divorce documents\n-   death certificates\n-   separation documents or\n-   statutory declarations.\n\nIf you have not included your partner or dependent children in this application, inform Department of Home Affairs the reason why. For example, if they already hold Australian citizenship or are a permanent resident.\n\n#### Record of achievement documents\n\nYou must provide evidence that your achievements place you among the best in your area of expertise.\n\nExamples of evidence include, but are not limited to:\n\n-   prestigious awards and prizes from internationally recognised organisations including:\n    -   Nobel Prize\n    -   Breakthrough Prizes\n    -   L’oreal-UNESCO Award for Women in Science\n    -   Turing Award\n    -   ACM Prize in Computing\n-   top of field level sports or arts awards and honours, for example:\n    -   Olympic Gold medal\n    -   Pulitzer Prize\n    -   Booker Prize\n    -   Laureus World Sportsman\n    -   Sportswoman of the year\n-   a national level research grant in Australia or an equivalent from other countries\n-   a research-based PhD from a top global university\n-   recent publications in top ranked journals\n-   a high h-index\n-   recent keynote appearance\u002Fs at a high-profile international conference\n-   past or current connections with Commonwealth, State or Territory based innovation hubs\n-   relevant international patents for cutting edge products\u002Ftechnological advancements\n-   a demonstrated track record of supporting successful innovative ventures\n-   leading internationally reputed companies to their Initial Public Offering\n-   success at major national or international sporting competitions\n-   a sustained record of well-recognised work, and receipt of honours, accolades and major commissioned works in the arts\n-   current earnings or an offer of employment with earnings at or above the [Fair Work High Income Threshold](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fwc.gov.au\u002Fhigh-income-threshold), in your area of achievement\n-   professional designations, such as Academic Level D or E professors or lead research fellows\n-   online business, personal or academic webpages\n-   supporting statements from government, professional, scientific, cultural, sporting or other peak bodies\n-   memberships or key appointments at industry advisory boards or committees\n-   international media coverage of your achievements.\n\nThe evidence you supply to support your record of achievement must also show recent prominence in your area of expertise.\n\nIf you are under 18 years old, or 55 years or older when you apply, you must provide evidence you would be of exceptional benefit to the Australian community. Examples of evidence could include:\n\n-   a statement regarding your professional plans upon settling in Australia\n-   an employment offer for a senior leadership position in Australia\n-   service agreements or business contracts with prominent Australian organisations\n-   pitch-deck or business plan to establish a highly innovative organisation that would fill an industry gap, and\u002For create employment opportunities for a large number of Australian residents\n-   grants associated with planned research in Australia\n-   membership or appointment to industry advisory boards or regulatory authorities in Australia\n-   if under 18, evidence of your capacity to support yourself in your area of expertise without parental or family financial support. \n\n#### Nominator documents\n\nYou must attach a completed Nomination for National Innovation visa (Form 1000) when you apply.\n\nYou must also provide evidence that your nominator has:\n\n-   a national reputation in the same area as you\n-   (if your nominator is a person) Australian citizenship, Australian permanent residency in Australia, or status in Australia\n-   (if your nominator is an Australian organisation) proof that the signatory of Form 1000 is authorised to represent the organisation.\n\nWe will not process your visa application if you do not attach a completed Nomination for National Innovation visa (Form 1000) when you apply.\n\nView the [Nomination for National Innovation visa (Form 1000) (538KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1000.pdf).\n\n#### Ability to establish yourself in Australia\n\nYou must prove you can work or support yourself in your area of achievement. \n\nYou should give us:\n\n-   a statement detailing your knowledge of opportunities in Australia in your area of achievement\n-   information provided by your nominator\n-   letters from organisations or other relevant bodies in Australia that show future employment or possible business opportunities\n-   qualifications or experience you have gained during previous residence in Australia\n-   your employment or business background\n\nYou cannot include income from work outside your field.\n\n#### Character documents\n\nYou and any family members above 16 years of age who apply for the visa with you must meet our character requirement.\n\nEvidence of character we require include:\n\n-   an Australian police certificate if you have spent 12 months or more in Australia in the last 10 years since you turned 16. We only accept complete disclosure National Police Certificates issued by the [Australian Federal Police](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.afp.gov.au\u002Fwhat-we-do\u002Fservices\u002Fcriminal-records\u002Fnational-police-checks). We do not accept standard disclosure certificates or national police certificates issued by Australian state or territory police\n-   an overseas police certificate from every [country](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fcontact-us\u002Foffices-and-locations), including your home country, where you spent 12 months or more in the last 10 years since you turned 16\n-   military service records or discharge papers, if you served in the armed forces of any country.\n\nSome countries require a letter from the Department to issue police certificates. The Department will provide these letters after you have made an application.\n\nYou may be required to complete and provide the following forms:\n\n-   [Form 80 Personal particulars for assessment including character assessment (596KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F80.pdf)\n-   [Form 1221 Additional personal particulars information (331KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1221.pdf).\n\nIf there are delays getting your character documents, upload evidence showing your attempts to get them to your ImmiAccount.\n\n#### Functional English documents\n\nGive proof you have at least [functional English](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fenglish-language).\n\nApplicants aged 18 years and older at the time of application must provide evidence of functional English. If you do not have at least functional English you must pay a [second instalment of the visa application charge](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fdistinguished-talent-858?bk=aboutVisa-index-3#About).\n\nYou must provide a statement showing your intention to pay the second visa application charge for each person with less than functional English.\n\nWe will tell you when to make this payment.\n\n#### Partner documents\n\nWe need to see evidence of your 's identity and relationship with you. \n\nTo show this, provide:\n\n-   identity documents and photos\n-   character documents\n-   marriage certificate, if applicable\n-   documents about other relationships, if applicable.\n\nFor relationships, include either:\n\n-   evidence that your relationship is registered by an Australian State or Territory\n-   enough documents to prove you have been in a de facto relationship for at least 12 months before you apply.\n\nFor both married and de facto applicants you must give evidence that you are in a genuine and continuing relationship. Evidence can include but is not limited to:\n\n-   joint bank account statements\n-   billing accounts in joint names\n-   joint leases or mortgages\n-   documents that show your partner has lived at the same address as you.\n\n#### Dependants under 18 documents\n\nFor every dependant 18 years old or younger who is applying with you, include:\n\n-   copies of birth certificates or the family book showing the names of both parents of any dependent children\n-   copies of adoption papers, if applicable. \n\n#### Parental responsibility documents\n\nYou must get consent for any applicant under 18 years of age to migrate to Australia from anyone who:\n\n-   has a legal right to decide where the child lives and\n-   is not coming to Australia with the child.\n\nThey must complete either:\n\n-   [Form 1229 Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years (276KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1229.pdf)\n-   [statutory declaration](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ag.gov.au\u002FPublications\u002FStatutory-declarations\u002FPages\u002Fdefault.aspx) giving their consent for the child to visit Australia on this visa.\n\nOr, you can show us either:\n\n-   an Australian court order that allows your child to migrate to Australia\n-   that the laws of your home country allow them to migrate.\n\nInclude:\n\n-   an identity document showing the signature and photo of the person who completed the form or declaration. Such evidence could be a passport or driver’s licence\n-   adoption papers or other court documents, if applicable.\n\n**Note:** If your child is likely to turn 18 while your application is processing, you must give evidence they are dependent on you. See the section 'Dependants over 18 documents' below for more information. A child who turns 18 while your application is processing and who is not dependent on you cannot satisfy the criteria for this visa.\n\n#### Dependants over 18 documents\n\nTo include your child who is over 18 in your visa application, they must have turned either:\n\n-   18 years of age but not yet turned 23, and dependent on you or your partner\n-   23 years of age, and unable to earn a living to support themselves because of physical or cognitive limitations and dependent on you or your partner.\n\nTo show this provide:\n\n-   identity documents\n-   documents about their other relationships, if applicable\n-   character documents.\n\nIf your child is likely to turn 23 while your application is processing, you must show evidence they are dependent on you because of disability.\n\n#### Proof of dependency\n\nYou must show that the child is dependent on you by providing:\n\n-   proof of your relationship with the dependant such as a birth certificate or adoption papers\n-   if the child is aged 23 or is likely to turn 23 while your application is being processed, you must also include a report from a qualified medical practitioner. This must state they are dependent on you or your partner because of the total or partial loss of their bodily or mental functions\n-   a completed [Form 47a Details of a child or other dependent family member aged 18 years or over (307KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F47a.pdf).\n\nYou must also prove this person has been financially dependent on you for at least 12 months before you apply. You could include:\n\n-   proof they live with you\n-   their tax records\n-   proof they are studying\n-   proof of payments made by you to them or on their behalf.\n\n**Note:** A child who turns 23 while your application is processing and who does not meet these requirements cannot satisfy the criteria for this visa.\n\n#### Inform Department of Home Affairs you are getting help\n\nTo nominate someone to:\n\n-   receive your correspondence, use [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf)\n-   provide immigration assistance, use [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (308KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf).\n\nUpload your written notification or your forms to [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Foverview).\n\n#### Prepare your documents\n\n#### Translate\n\nHave all non-English documents translated into English.\n\nProvide original and translated documents in your application. \n\nTranslators in Australia must be accredited by the [National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.naati.com.au\u002F).\n\nTranslators outside Australia do not have to be accredited. But on each translation, they must include their:\n\n-   full name\n-   address and telephone number\n-   qualifications and experience in the language they are translating.\n\nThese details must be in English.\n\n**Note:** You do not need to have any documents certified.\n\n#### Scan or photograph\n\nScan or photograph all documents (English and non-English) in colour.\n\nThe scans and photographs must be clear.\n\nIf a document is more than one page, save it all as one file.\n\n#### Photographs\n\nProvide a digital photograph of each person you include when you apply.\n\nPhotographs should have:\n\n-   head and shoulders only\n-   a white background.\n\n#### Keep\n\nKeep a copy of your completed application.\n\nStep 3\n\nApply for the visa\n\nYou can apply for this visa online.\n\n#### Give accurate information\n\nGive accurate information in your application. See what happens [if you can't prove your identity or don't provide true information](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information)\n\n#### Apply online\n\n1.  Create an account or sign in to [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Flusc\u002Flogin).\n2.  Pay the [application charge](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline\u002Fhow-to-pay). We will not process your application until you have paid the charge.\n3.  [Attach supporting documents](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline) to your application.\n4.  Submit your application.\n5.  Note the transaction reference number (TRN).\n\nStep 4\n\nAfter you apply\n\nWe will tell you when we receive your application.\n\n#### Health exams\n\nYou and any family members who apply for the visa with you must meet our health requirement.\n\nIf you did not complete health examinations before you apply, wait for a request from the Department before you complete health examinations.\n\nLearn more about [health requirements.](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth)\n\n#### Biometrics\n\nWe will let you know if you need to give .\n\n#### Attach more information\n\nIf you did not send us all documents when you applied, attach them in [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline).\n\nWe might also ask you to submit more information. We are not obliged to do so and may decide your application without requesting more documents.\n\n#### Status updates\n\nWe do not give updates on applications. You should wait for us to contact you.\n\nCheck if we have asked for more information in your [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline).\n\n#### Travel after you apply\n\nYou don't have to inform Department of Home Affairs if you want to travel outside Australia while we process your application. To be granted this visa, you must either be in Australia or outside Australia, but not in immigration clearance, when we make a decision.\n\nIf you leave Australia, make sure you have a valid visa to return. To see if you can return on your visa, check [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions).\n\n#### Stay lawful\n\nIf you apply for the visa while in Australia, make sure you stay lawful. You must hold a valid visa while we process your application.\n\nWhen you applied for this visa, we may have granted you a Bridging visa. If your visa expires before we decide your application, that bridging visa will come into effect. You can stay in Australia on the bridging visa while we process your new visa application.\n\nDo not ask us to cancel your current visa. If we cancel your visa, you:\n\n-   will be in Australia as an unlawful non-citizen and\n-   may not be eligible for a Bridging visa A.\n\nLearn more about [visa expiry](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-about-to-expire).\n\n#### Add family members\n\nYou can add to your application after you apply, but before we decide on your visa.\n\nVisit ImmiAccount and attach a completed [Form 1436 - Adding an additional applicant after lodgement (481KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1436.pdf).\n\nIf you are under 18 years of age, you can only include members of the family unit when you apply. Your members of the family can include:\n\n-   a parent\n-   a member of the family unit of that parent.\n\n#### Newborn child\n\nFind out what to do if [your child is born after you apply](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation\u002Fhad-a-baby).\n\n#### Mistakes on your application\n\nLet us know as soon as you can if you made a mistake on your application.\n\nVisit ImmiAccount and attach a completed [Form 1023 Notification of incorrect answer(s) (168KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1023.pdf).\n\n#### Help with your application\n\nLet us know if you no longer want someone to:\n\n-   receive your correspondence - complete [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf)\n-   provide immigration advice - complete [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (308KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf).\n\nUpload your written notification or your forms to [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Foverview).\n\nFor more information, see [Who can help you with your application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n#### Inform Department of Home Affairs if things change\n\nInform Department of Home Affairs if things change after you lodge your application but before we have made a decision.\n\nThings you need to let us know about include:\n\n-   changes to your phone number, email, address or passport\n-   changes to your marital or de facto status\n-   the birth of a child\n-   you want to withdraw your application.\n\nSee what to do when your [situation changes](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation).\n\nStep 5\n\nVisa outcome\n\nYou can be in or outside Australia, but not in immigration clearance, when we decide your visa application. We will let you know our decision in writing.\n\nIf we grant your visa, we will tell you:\n\n-   your visa grant number\n-   the date your visa starts\n-   your visa conditions, if applicable\n\nKeep a copy of the decision.\n\nIf we refuse your visa, we will tell you:\n\n-   why we refused the visa\n-   whether you have a right to a review of the decision.\n\nWe will not refund the application charge if we refuse your application.","69e34fdcfa197c1b210779d5",{"title":81,"content":146,"_id":147},"[Coming to Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-0)\n\n[In Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-1)\n\n[Leaving Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-2)\n\n* * *\n\n## Coming to Australia\n\n### Before you leave\n\n#### Check your travel documents\n\nYou must have a valid:\n\n-   visa to enter Australia\n-   passport or other travel document.\n\n### At the Border\n\n#### Completing an Incoming Passenger Card\n\nAll people arriving in Australia must complete the [Incoming Passenger Card](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fcrossing-the-border\u002Fat-the-border\u002Fincoming-passenger-card-\\(ipc\\)). You will get the card on board your flight.\n\n#### Leaving the airport faster\n\nWe have an automated process that uses facial recognition technology and your ePassport. You might be able to leave the airport faster if you use [SmartGate](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fsmartgates).\n\n## In Australia\n\n### What you can do when you have this visa\n\n-   stay in Australia permanently\n-   work and study in Australia\n-   attend free English language classes provided by the [Adult Migrant English Program](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fsettling-in-australia\u002Famep\u002Fabout-the-program), if you are eligible\n-   enrol in Australia's public health care scheme, [Medicare](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fmedicare)\n-   sponsor your relatives to come to Australia\n-   [travel to and from Australia for 5 years](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fpermanent-resident\u002Foverseas-travel)\n-   if eligible, apply for [Australian citizenship](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen).\n\nNewly arrived residents may have to [wait before they can access certain Australian Government payments and benefits](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fenablers\u002Fnewly-arrived-residents-waiting-period). \n\nYour visa will come with conditions attached to it. To see your conditions use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions).\n\n### See how long you can stay\n\nThis is a permanent visa. It lets you stay in Australia permanently.\n\nFor citizenship purposes, your permanent residence starts on the day:\n\n-   we grant the visa if you are in Australia\n-   you enter Australia on this visa if you are outside Australia.\n\n### What you must do on this visa\n\nYou and your family members must obey all Australian laws.\n\n### Travelling on your visa\n\nYou can travel to and from Australia for 5 years from the date we grant the visa. After 5 years, to re-enter Australia as a permanent resident you will need a [Resident Return (RRV) visa (subclass 155 or 157)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fresident-return-visa-155-157).\n\nTo see when the 5 years ends, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions).\n\nFind more information about being a [Permanent Resident](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fpermanent-resident\u002Foverview).\n\n### New Zealand passport holders\n\nIf an immigration officer processes your clearance at our border, we recommend you tell them you:\n\n-   have a National Innovation visa (subclass 858)\n-   do not want a Special Category visa (subclass 444)\n\nIf you do not tell them, you might be granted the subclass 444 visa. The subclass 444 visa is not a permanent visa. Grant of a subclass 444 visa might reduce your eligibility for Australian citizenship.\n\n### Proving you have a visa\n\nTo prove you have a visa and to show your visa conditions to someone, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions).\n\n### Working\n\nWe expect that you will use this visa to contribute to Australia in your field of expertise.\n\nYou are protected by Australian workplace law. See your [workplace rights and entitlements](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fairwork.gov.au\u002Fhow-we-will-help\u002Ftemplates-and-guides\u002Ffact-sheets\u002Frights-and-obligations\u002Fvisa-holders-and-migrant-workers-workplace-rights-and-entitlements).\n\n### Bringing family\n\nAs an Australian permanent resident, you might be able to sponsor eligible family members to come to Australia.\n\nTo find a visa for your family member, [explore visa options](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-finder).\n\n### Becoming an Australian citizen\n\nAfter a certain time, you might be eligible for Australian citizenship. Find out more about [becoming a citizen](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen).\n\nFor citizenship purposes, your permanent residency starts on the day you entered Australia on this visa.\n\n## Leaving Australia\n\n### Before you leave\n\n#### Check your travel documents\n\nCheck the travel validity of your National Innovation (subclass 858) visa in [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions).\n\nSee [what you can and must do if your visa has expired or is about to expire](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-about-to-expire).\n\n### At the border\n\n#### Leaving the airport faster\n\nWe have an automated process that uses facial recognition technology and your ePassport. You might be able to leave the airport faster if you use [SmartGate](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fsmartgates).\n\n### After you leave\n\n#### To prove you have been to Australia\n\nTo get proof of your travel in and out of Australia [request your international movement records](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Frequest-movement-records) .","69e34fdcfa197c1b210779d6",{"_id":149,"name":150,"subclass":151,"slug":152,"category":34,"type":12,"description":153,"officialUrl":154,"sections":155,"__v":28},"69e34fdcfa197c1b210779d7","Pacific Engagement Visa","192","pacific-engagement-192","Facilitates permanent residency for citizens of Pacific Island countries and Timor-Leste to live, work and study in Australia.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fpacific-engagement-visa-192",[156,159,162,165,168],{"title":17,"content":157,"_id":158},"If we select you in the ballot, you have 120 days to submit your application. If you miss the deadline we will not accept your application.\n\nIt may take time to find employment in Australia. If you do not have an offer of employment when you apply, provide it as soon as you can after you apply.\n\nWe have a free service to connect you with employers to help you meet the visa job requirement. This service will also help you prepare for life in Australia. Refer to [The Pacific Engagement visa Support Service](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.pev.gov.au\u002F).\n\n#### Stay\n\nPermanently in Australia.\n\n#### Cost\n\nFrom AUD335.00\n\n#### Processing times\n\nAn indication of the processing times for this visa is not yet available as it is a new visa program. We will update the estimated processing times for this visa at a later date. For general information on the variations in processing times see [Visa processing times](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Foverview).\n\n#### With this visa, you can...\n\n-   live, work and study anywhere in Australia indefinitely\n-   sponsor eligible relatives to come to Australia\n-   apply for [Australian citizenship](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen) if eligible.\n\n[See all conditions](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fsee-your-visa-conditions)\n\n[Check your eligibility](#Eligibility)\n\n#### You must\n\n-   be selected in the [PEV ballot](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fpacific-engagement\u002Fballot-registration\u002Foverview) to apply for visa\n-   apply online on or before the date specified in your _Notification of Selection_ letter\n-   be a citizen of a [participating country](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fpacific-engagement\u002Fballot-registration\u002Fballot-country-status)\n-   be aged between 18 and 46 inclusive\n\n### Help with your visa\n\nIf you are getting help with your visa, before you pay someone, read information on [Who can help with your visa application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\nThe Australian Government is providing a free service to connect you with employers in Australia to help you meet the job requirement for the visa and prepare for life in Australia. You can find more information at [The Pacific Engagement visa Support Service](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.pev.gov.au\u002F).","69e34fdcfa197c1b210779d8",{"title":69,"content":160,"_id":161},"[With this visa you can](#aboutVisa-index-0)\n\n[How long you can stay](#aboutVisa-index-1)\n\n[Travel](#aboutVisa-index-2)\n\n[Include family](#aboutVisa-index-3)\n\n[Newborn child](#aboutVisa-index-4)\n\n[Cost](#aboutVisa-index-5)\n\n[Apply from](#aboutVisa-index-6)\n\n[Processing times](#aboutVisa-index-7)\n\n[Visa label](#aboutVisa-index-8)\n\n* * *\n\n## With this visa you can\n\n-   stay in Australia permanently\n-   live, work and study anywhere in Australia\n-   travel to and from Australia as long as your travel facility permits.\n-   sponsor eligible relatives to come to Australia\n-   access Australia's public health care scheme, [Medicare](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fmedicare)\n-   if eligible, apply for [Australian citizenship](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen).\n\nNewly arrived residents may have to [wait before they can access certain Australian Government payments and benefits](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fenablers\u002Fnewly-arrived-residents-waiting-period).\n\n## How long you can stay\n\nThis is a permanent visa. It lets you stay in Australia indefinitely.\n\nFor citizenship purposes, your permanent residence starts on either the day:\n\n-   we grant the visa, if you are in Australia or\n-   you enter Australia on this visa, if you are outside Australia.\n\n## Travel\n\nYou can travel to and from Australia as many times as you want for 5 years from the date we grant you this visa. This is as long as the travel facility remains valid.\n\nIf you want to travel after the initial 5-year travel facility, you must apply for and be granted a [Resident Return visa](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fresident-return-visa-155-157) so that you can re-enter Australia as a permanent resident.\n\nSee when your travel facility ends, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Foverview).\n\nFor more information, see [Overseas travel as a permanent resident](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fpermanent-resident\u002Foverseas-travel).\n\nYou might also want to consider Australian citizenship. If you become an Australian citizen, you don’t need a visa to enter Australia. Once you are an Australian citizen you can apply for an Australian passport. You can travel to and from Australia on your Australian passport. For more information, see [Australian Citizenship](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen).\n\n## Include family\n\nYou must include all  who wish to come to Australia with you in your application. You will not be able to add them to your application after you have submitted your application.\n\nWhere you have included a non-biological child a member of the family unit due to adoption, you need to provide further supporting evidence.\n\nGenerally, adoptions are either formal or customary. In a formal adoption, the child who is adopted becomes the legal child of the adopting parents and a legal member of the adopting family.\n\nCustomary adoptions are generally not recognised in Australia. Australia recognises adoptions which formally establish parental rights and responsibilities. These adoptions must comply with specific legal requirements to be recognised under Australian migration law.\n\nFor visa purposes, members of the family unit do not include your parents or partners parents, aunts, uncles, or cousins.\n\nFamily members who apply for this visa must meet our [health](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth) and [character](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter) requirements. They must have also complied with the conditions of any previous visas held. Family members not coming to Australia might also need to meet health and character requirements.\n\n## Newborn child\n\nFind out what to do if [your child is born after you apply](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation\u002Fhad-a-baby).\n\n## Cost\n\nFrom AUD335.00, for the main applicant.\n\nFrom AUD80.00, for each family member who applies for the visa with you.\n\nYour application will be invalid if you do not pay the correct visa application charge.\n\nTo work out what your visa will cost, you can use the [Visa Pricing Estimator](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-pricing-estimator?visa=192). The estimator does not take into account other costs, such as health checks, police certificates and biometrics.\n\n## Apply from\n\nYou can be inside or outside Australia, but not in immigration clearance, when you apply for the visa and when we decide on your application. \n\n## Processing times\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\nWe assess applications on a case-by-case basis. Actual processing times can vary due to individual circumstances including:\n\n-   whether you have submitted a complete visa application, including all supporting documents (see [Check twice, submit once](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcheck-twice-submit-once))\n-   how quickly you to respond to requests for more information\n-   how long it takes to perform required checks on supporting information provided\n-   how long it takes to receive further information from external agencies, particularly about health, character, and national security requirements.\n\n## Visa label\n\nWe will electronically link your visa to your passport. You will not get a label in your passport.","69e34fdcfa197c1b210779d9",{"title":73,"content":163,"_id":164},"## Be selected in the Pacific Engagement stream visa (PEV) ballot\n\nYou can only apply for this visa if you have been randomly selected in the [PEV ballot](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fpacific-engagement\u002Fballot-registration\u002Foverview). If we have invited you to apply, you will have received a _Notification of Selection_ letter.\n\nThe letter provides a link to the visa application and details on how to apply for this visa.\n\nYou have **120 days** from the date of selection to complete and submit a visa application online. You must apply for this visa on or before the date specified in your _Notification of Selection_ letter. We cannot accept your application if you try to apply after this date.\n\nYou can monitor the status of your ballot registration through your [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Flusc\u002Flogin).\n\nThe status of each ballot will be published on the [Pacific Engagement stream visa (PEV) Country Ballot Status table](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fpacific-engagement\u002Fballot-registration\u002Fballot-country-status). After the ballot selection process is shown as expired, no further registrations will be selected.\n\n* * *\n\n## Be a citizen of a participating country\n\nYou must be a citizen of and hold a valid passport from one of these participating countries:\n\n-   Federated State of Micronesia\n-   Fiji\n-   Kiribati\n-   Nauru\n-   Palau\n-   Papua New Guinea\n-   Samoa\n-   Solomon Islands\n-   Timor-Leste\n-   Tonga\n-   Vanuatu\n\nYou must apply for this visa as a citizen of the same country you declared in your ballot registration.\n\n* * *\n\n## Be born, or have a parent born in, a listed country\n\nYou must have been born in, or have a parent that was born in one of these countries:\n\n-   Australia\\*\n-   Federated State of Micronesia\n-   Fiji\n-   Kiribati\n-   Nauru\n-   Palau\n-   Papua New Guinea\n-   New Zealand\\*\n-   Republic of Marshall Islands\n-   Samoa\n-   Solomon Islands\n-   Timor-Leste\n-   Tonga\n-   Tuvalu\n-   Vanuatu\n\n\\* Some eligible citizens may have been born outside of their country of citizenship to access alternative medical facilities. We have included Australia and New Zealand in this list to recognise this.\n\n* * *\n\n## Must not be a citizen of New Zealand\n\nYou must not be a citizen of New Zealand.\n\nNew Zealand citizens who have been living in Australia for four years or more might be eligible to apply directly for Australian citizenship. \n\nFor more information, see [Pathways for New Zealand citizens](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fnew-zealand-citizens\u002Fpathway-to-permanent-resident-and-citizenship).\n\n* * *\n\n## Be this age\n\nYou must be aged between 18 to 45 years (inclusive) on the date the ballot registration period opens for your country.\n\nIf you are 45 years of age at the time the ballot opens and turn 46 years of age during the application process, you will still meet the age requirement.\n\nTo check when the registration opens for individual countries see [PEV Country Ballot Status](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fpacific-engagement\u002Fballot-registration\u002Fballot-country-status).\n\n* * *\n\n## Have this visa\n\nYou may be in or outside Australia, but not in immigration clearance, when you apply for this visa.\n\nIf you are applying in Australia, you must hold a:\n\n-    or\n-   [Bridging visa A](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fbridging-visa-a-010), [Bridging visa B](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fbridging-visa-b-020) or [Bridging visa C](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fbridging-visa-c-030)\n\n* * *\n\n## Have an offer of employment in Australia\n\nYou, or your spouse or de facto partner included in your application, must have an offer of employment in Australia.\n\nFor this visa you must show us that you have adequate means to support yourself and your family members in Australia.\n\nAn offer of employment can be permanent full-time, permanent part-time or a fixed-term contract (for example, a contract for 12 months). Your fixed-term contract must have the same work entitlements as a permanent full-time or a permanent part-time employee.\n\nCasual contracts are not considered ongoing employment.\n\nThe employment offer must include:\n\n-   details of the position\n-   details of the salary and work conditions\n-   details of the Australian employer.\n\n### Need Assistance\n\nThe Australian Government is providing a free service to connect you with employers in Australia to help you meet the job requirement for the visa and prepare for life in Australia. You can find more information at [The Pacific Engagement visa Support Service](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.pev.gov.au\u002F).\n\nAll people working in Australia have the same basic workplace rights and protections, regardless of citizenship or visa status. If the department is aware of adverse information about an Australian organisation it may affect their suitability as an employer. \n\nFor information on:\n\n-   sanctioned sponsors see - [Register of sanctioned sponsors](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fabout-us\u002Fwhat-we-do\u002Fsponsor-sanctions\u002Fregister-of-sanctioned-sponsors)\n-   minimum pay and conditions, and your employer’s obligations see [Fair Work Ombudsman](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fairwork.gov.au\u002F).\n\n* * *\n\n## Be able to support yourself and any migrating family members\n\nYou must have adequate means to support yourself and your family members included in your application while you are in Australia.\n\nThis will show us that you and your family members can manage a change in lifestyle and meet basic living costs in Australia.\n\nThere is no financial threshold applied to ‘adequate means’. These costs will vary significantly based on individual circumstances, including the size and composition of your family and the location of where you live in Australia. \n\nWe may need you to show that you have access to adequate means of financial support for yourself and your family in the first 12 months in Australia.\n\nYour offer of employment counts as evidence to show you can support yourself and your family members in Australia.\n\nNewly arrived residents may have to wait before they can access certain [Australian Government payments and benefits](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.servicesaustralia.gov.au\u002Fnewly-arrived-residents-waiting-period).\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet English language requirements\n\nYou, or your spouse or de facto partner included in your visa application, must show that you have a certain level of English language proficiency. This is to support a positive settlement in Australia.\n\n### Evidence of English Language Proficiency\n\nYou will meet the English language proficiency if you, or your spouse or de facto partner:\n\n-   graduated from secondary schooling in a Pacific island country or\n\n-   entered Australia on a visa with work rights where you have worked in Australia for a period that adds up to 12 months or more or\n\n-   studied in Australia at a secondary school level or higher for a total period that adds up to 12 months or more or\n\n-   spent a total period that adds up to 12 months or more working or studying in one of the following countries:\n\n-   United Kingdom\n-   United States of America\n-   Canada\n-   New Zealand; or\n\n-   have completed an **English language test**, and achieved the required result, in either the 3 years before:\n    -   the date of submitting a valid visa application or\n    -   we decide your visa application, if you did not give evidence of an English language test at the time you applied.\n\n#### English language test\n\nThis table shows suitable English language test providers. It also states the minimum overall band scores you must achieve.\n\nRequired English language test scores.\n\nTest\n\nRequired results\n\n[International English Language Testing System (IELTS)](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ielts.org\u002F)\n\nScore of at least 5.0 for each of the listening and speaking test components of the test.\n\n[Occupational English Test (OET)](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.occupationalenglishtest.org\u002F)\n\nScore of at least ‘B’ for each of the listening and speaking test components of the test.\n\n[Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-based Test (TOEFL iBT)](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ets.org\u002Ftoefl.html)\n\nScore of at least 4 for the listening component of the test; and\n\nScore of at least 14 for the speaking component of the test.\n\n[Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)](https:\u002F\u002Fpearsonpte.com\u002Fthe-test)\n\nScore of at least 36 for each of the listening and speaking components of the test.\n\n[Cambridge C1 Advanced test](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.cambridgeenglish.org\u002Fexams-and-tests\u002Fadvanced)\n\nScore of at least 154 for each of the listening and speaking components of the test.\n\n### Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV) English Language Undertaking\n\nIf you, or your spouse or de facto partner, cannot show you meet the required level of English, you can complete a PEV English Language Undertaking. The PEV English Language Undertaking is an agreement that you make with the Australian Government to participate in the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) to improve your English language skills, if eligible, after you arrive in Australia. \n\nThe AMEP is a free service to help eligible migrants improve their English language skills and settle into Australia.\n\nIf you agree to enrol in AMEP when you arrive in Australia, you must read and complete the [Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV) English Language Undertaking form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1566.pdf) and attach it to your visa application.\n\nFor more information about the program, see [Adult Migrant English Program](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fsettling-in-australia\u002Famep\u002Foverview).\n\nIf you cannot meet the English Language proficiency level through the options provided, we might ask you to complete an **English language test**. You will need to achieve the required test score to demonstrate your English language ability.\n\n* * *\n\n## Have complied with previous visa conditions\n\nYou and any included family members, must have substantially complied with any conditions that apply or applied to a held Australian substantive visa or bridging visa. If you were unable to substantially comply, there must have been compassionate and compelling circumstances.\n\n* * *\n\n## Not have had a visa cancelled or previous application refused\n\nWe will consider the immigration history of you, and any included family members, when we decide on your application. This means you might not be eligible for this visa if you have had a visa cancelled or refused.\n\nIn some situations, you might still be able to apply for a permanent visa if you have had a visa cancelled or an application refused. For more information, see [Limitations on applications in Australia (129KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1026i.pdf).\n\nIf applying for a visa from outside Australia, see [Can I go to Australia](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fentering-australia\u002Fcan-i-go-to-australia\u002Fre-entry-ban).\n\nIf you want immigration assistance, see [Who can help with your visa application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet the health requirement\n\nYou, and any family members who apply for the visa with you, must meet our [health requirement.](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth) \n\nFamily members not included in the visa application might also need to meet the health requirement.\n\nYou should not [organise your health examinations](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth\u002Farrange-your-health-examinations) until after you are successful in the ballot and invited to apply for the visa.\n\nThe results of health examinations are generally valid for 12 months.\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet the character requirement\n\nYou and family members aged 16 years and over who apply for the visa with you must meet our [character requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter).\n\nFamily members not included in the visa application might also need to meet the character requirement. \n\n* * *\n\n## Have paid back your debt to the Australian Government\n\nIf you or any family members owe the Australian Government money, you or they must pay it back or have arranged to pay it back. This includes family members who did not apply for the visa with you. \n\n* * *\n\n## Sign the Australian values statement\n\nYou, and any family members aged 18 years or older in your visa application, must have:\n\n-   read, or had explained to you, the [Life in Australia](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Faustralian-values) booklet\n\n-   signed an [Australian Values Statement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Faustralian-values). This confirms you will respect the Australian way of life and obey Australian laws. \n\n* * *\n\n## Best interests of the child\n\nWe will not grant this visa if it is not in the best interests of an applicant under 18.\n\n* * *\n\nMeet all these criteria? Check how to apply in our [step by step](#HowTo) guide.","69e34fdcfa197c1b210779da",{"title":77,"content":166,"_id":167},"Step 1\n\nBefore you apply\n\n[Read the comic (3MB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002FVisa-subsite\u002Ffiles\u002FPEV_comic_strip.pdf) to learn more about the Pacific Engagement stream visa (PEV)\n\n[![Informational poster using cartoon illustrations explaining the Pacific Engagement Stream visa (PEV) process, including steps for eligibility, applying online, required documents, employer requests, and support service contact details.](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002FVisa-subsite\u002FPublishingImages\u002Fpacific-engagement-stream-visa-comic.jpg)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002FVisa-subsite\u002Ffiles\u002FPEV_comic_strip.pdf)\n\nYou can only apply for this visa if:\n\n-   [you registered in the](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002FVisa-subsite\u002Ffiles\u002FPEV_comic_strip.pdf) [Pacific Engagement stream visa (PEV) ballot](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fpacific-engagement\u002Fballot-registration\u002Foverview)\n-   you have been randomly selected as a participant to apply for this visa\n-   you use the link to the online visa application form that we sent in your _Notification of Selection_ letter or apply through ImmiAccount.\n\nYou must lodge a valid visa application **on or before the expiry date** specified in your _Notification of Selection_ letter.\n\n#### Check your passport is up to date\n\nYou (the primary applicant) must have a valid passport or travel document to submit an application for this visa.\n\nIt is preferred that your family members also have a valid passport or travel document at the time of application however, if they do not have one this information can be provided to the department at a later date.\n\n#### Get help with your application\n\nOnly some people can help you with your application. If you appoint someone to give you immigration assistance they must be either:\n\n-   a [registered migration agent](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-migration-agent)\n-   a [legal practitioner](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-legal-practitioner)\n-   an [exempt person](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fexempt-person).\n\nYou can appoint anyone to receive documents on your behalf relating to your visa matter. We call this person your [authorised recipient](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fauthorised-recipents)\n\n#### Assistance outside Australia\n\nThe Australian Government is providing a free service to connect you with employers in to help you meet the job requirement for the visa and prepare for life in Australia. You can find more information at [The Pacific Engagement visa Support Service](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.pev.gov.au\u002F).\n\nMeeting the job requirement does not guarantee you will be granted this visa. To be granted this visa, you need to meet the other eligibility criteria.\n\nStep 2\n\nGather your documents\n\nBefore you apply for your visa, gather and prepare your documents.\n\nYou will need to provide identity, character and other documents. You will also need to provide documents for your partner and any dependent children included in your application.\n\nThe [Pacific Engagement stream document checklist (414KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002FVisa-subsite\u002Ffiles\u002Fpacific-engagement-stream-document-checklist.pdf) may assist you to gather your documents for your visa application.\n\n#### Provide accurate information\n\nYou must provide accurate information. See what happens [if you can't prove your identity or do not provide true information](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information).\n\n#### Offer of employment\n\nYou must provide evidence that you or your partner included in your application has an offer of employment in Australia.\n\nThis must be a written job offer or employment contract for ongoing employment in Australia that includes:\n\n-   details of the position\n-   details of the wages and conditions that are no less favourable than those that apply, or would apply, to a Australian citizen performing equivalent work at the same location\n-   details of the Australian employer, including business registration and contact details\n-   the Australian workplace standards or industry award that applies to your position.\n\nIt may take time to arrange employment in Australia. If you are unable to provide this information at the time of submitting your application, you must provide it as soon as you can after you submit your application.\n\n#### Means to support yourself and any migrating family members\n\nYou may be required to demonstrate that you have access to adequate means of financial support for your first 12 months in Australia.\n\nThis may include:\n\n-   earnings from your current employment offer in Australia such as payslips or bank statements\n-   potential earnings from your, or your spouse or de facto partner’s employment offer in Australia\n-   access to personal funds\n-   support from family members in Australia who are citizens or permanent residents.\n\n#### Identity documents\n\nYou must provide the pages of your current passport showing your photo, personal details, and passport issue and expiry dates.\n\nYou must also provide:\n\n-   a national identity card, if you have one\n-   proof of change of name, if relevant.\n\nDocuments that prove a change of name include:\n\n-   a marriage or divorce certificate\n-   change of name documents from an Australian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, or the relevant overseas authority\n-   documents that show other names you have been known by.\n\nDocuments that prove that you or your parent was born in a participating country include:\n\n-   personal details page of your passport\n-   personal details page of your parent’s passport\n-   your parent’s birth certificate.\n\nFor more information, go to [Eligibility](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fpacific-engagement-visa-192#Eligibility).\n\n.\n\n#### Relationship documents\n\nYou must provide proof if you are or have been married, widowed, divorced or permanently separated. Documents that prove this include:\n\n-   marriage certificates\n-   divorce documents\n-   death certificates\n-   separation documents\n-   statutory declarations.\n\nIf your partner or dependent children are not included in this application, inform Department of Home Affairs why. For example, they may already hold Australian citizenship or be a permanent resident.\n\n#### Character documents\n\nYou must provide an Australian police certificate if you have spent a total of 12 months or more in Australia in the last 10 years since you turned 16.\n\nWe only accept complete disclosure National Police Certificates issued by the [Australian Federal Police](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.afp.gov.au\u002Fwhat-we-do\u002Fservices\u002Fcriminal-records\u002Fnational-police-checks). We do not accept standard disclosure certificates or national police certificates issued by Australian state or territory police.\n\nFor immigration purposes, Australian police certificates are valid for 12 months from the date of issue.\n\nYou must also provide an overseas police certificate from every country where you spent a total of 12 months or more in the last 10 years since you turned 16. This includes your home country. For information for each country, go to our\n\nIf you have served in the armed forces of any country, you must provide military service records or discharge papers.\n\nLearn more about [police certificates](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter).\n\n#### Partner documents\n\nWe need to see evidence of your partner's identity and relationship with you. \n\nYou must provide:\n\n-   identity documents and photos\n-   character documents\n-   your marriage certificate, if applicable\n-   documents about other relationships, if applicable.\n\nFor de facto relationships, provide either:\n\n-   evidence that your relationship is registered by an Australian state or territory \n-   documents to prove you have been in a de facto relationship with your partner for at least 12 months before you apply.\n\nFor both married and de facto applicants, you must provide evidence that you are in a genuine and continuing relationship. Evidence can include but is not limited to:\n\n-   joint bank account statements\n-   billing accounts in both names\n-   joint leases or mortgages\n-   documents that show your partner has lived at the same address as you.\n\n#### Parental responsibility documents\n\nYou must get consent for any applicant under 18 years of age to migrate to Australia from anyone who both:\n\n-   has a legal right to decide where the child lives\n-   is not coming to Australia with the child.\n\nThey must complete either:\n\n-   [Form 1229 Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years (276KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1229.pdf)\n-   a [statutory declaration](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ag.gov.au\u002FPublications\u002FStatutory-declarations\u002FPages\u002Fdefault.aspx) which gives their consent for the child to migrate to Australia on this visa.\n\nAlternatively, you can show us either:\n\n-   an Australian court order that allows your child to migrate to Australia\n-   that the laws of your home country allow them to migrate.\n\nYou must include:\n\n-   an identity document that shows the signature and photo of the person who completed the form or declaration, such as a passport or drivers licence\n-   adoption papers or other court documents, if applicable.\n\n#### Documents for dependants under 18\n\nFor every dependant 18 years old or younger who is applying with you, you must provide:\n\n-   copies of birth certificates or the family book showing the names of both parents of all your dependent children\n-   copies of the adoption paper, if applicable\n-   parental responsibility documents, if applicable.\n\nWhere a non-biological child is included as a member of the family unit due to adoption, further supporting evidence is required. Adoption can be either formal or customary.\n\nIn a formal adoption, the child who is adopted becomes the legal child of the adopting parents and a legal member of the adopting family.\n\nCustomary adoptions are generally not recognised in Australia. Australia recognises adoptions which formally establish parental rights and responsibilities. These adoptions must comply with specific legal requirements to be recognised under Australian migration law.\n\n#### Documents for dependants over 18\n\nTo include your child who is over 18 in your visa application, they must hold an eligible visa that was granted on the basis that they were a member of your family unit.\n\nYou must provide:\n\n-   identity documents\n-   proof of your relationship with the dependant such as a birth certificate or adoption papers\n-   completed Details of child or other dependent family member aged 18 years [Form 47A](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F47a.pdf)\n-   character documents\n-   marriage certificate, if applicable\n-   documents about other relationships, if applicable.\n\n#### English language proficiency\n\nYou must provide evidence that you, or your spouse or de facto spouse meet the English language proficiency for the PEV.\n\nEvidence of English language proficiency may include:\n\n-   an official education transcript showing completion of secondary school in a Pacific island country\n\n-   evidence that you worked or studied in either Australia, United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada, New Zealand, or Republic of Ireland for a period of 12 months or more.\n\nYou can still apply for this visa if you or your spouse or de facto partner do not currently meet the above English language proficiency requirements. However, you will need to undertake to enrol in the Adult English Migration Program (AMEP) when you arrive in Australia.\n\nTo undertake to enrol in AMEP when you arrive in Australia, you must attach the [Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV) English Language Undertaking form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1566.pdf) to your application.\n\nFor more information, go to [Eligibility](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fpacific-engagement-visa-192#Eligibility).\n\n#### Inform Department of Home Affairs you are getting help\n\nTo nominate someone to:\n\n-   receive your correspondence, use [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf)\n-   provide immigration assistance, use [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (308KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf).\n\nUpload your written notification or your forms to [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Foverview).\n\n#### Prepare your documents\n\n#### Translate\n\nYou must have all non-English documents translated into English.\n\nYou must provide both the original and translated documents in your application.\n\nTranslators in Australia must be accredited by the [National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.naati.com.au\u002F).\n\nTranslators outside Australia do not have to be accredited but on each translation, they must include their:\n\n-   full name\n-   address and telephone number\n-   qualifications and experience in the language they are translating.\n\nThese details must be in English.\n\n#### Scan or photograph\n\nScan or photograph all documents (English and non-English) in colour.\n\nThe scans and photos must be clear.\n\nYou do not need to have any documents certified.\n\nIf a document is more than one page, save it all as one file.\n\n#### Attach your documents to your application\n\nAttach a document only once, even if you are using it to show more than one thing.\n\nLearn more about [attaching documents](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline#content-index-2).\n\nStep 3\n\nApply for the visa\n\nYou can only apply for this visa if you have been randomly selected in the [Pacific Engagement stream visa (PEV) ballot](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fpacific-engagement\u002Fballot-registration\u002Foverview). If we have invited you to apply, you will have received a _Notification of Selection_ letter.\n\nThe letter provides a link to the visa application and details on how to apply for this visa.\n\nYou have **120 days** from the date of selection to complete and submit a visa application online. You must apply for this visa on or before the date specified in your _Notification of Selection_ letter. We cannot accept your application if you try to apply after this date.\n\nYou can be inside or outside Australia, but not in immigration clearance, when you apply for this visa.\n\n#### Apply for this visa online\n\n-   Access the online visa application form through the link provided in your _Notification of Registration Selection_ letter or online through the link generated in your ImmiAccount.\n-   Complete the online application form.\n-   [Attach your documents](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline).\n-   [Pay the visa application charge](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline\u002Fhow-to-pay). We will not process your application until you pay the visa application charge.\n-   Note your transaction reference number (TRN).\n\nStep 4\n\nAfter you apply\n\nWe will let you know when we have received your application.\n\nIf you are granted a bridging visa, you will receive notification of your visa grant.\n\nWe may send you a letter if we need further information for your visa application.\n\nYou will have 28 days to respond to this letter and give us the information or documents requested. If you need more time to give us this information you can ask for an extension. Inform Department of Home Affairs how much time you need and attach a letter with what steps you have taken to obtain the requested information to immiAccount.\n\nYou may attach evidence of the following to your ImmiAccount to show what steps you have taken:\n\n-   Evidence of applying for a police check\n-   Evidence of contacting the Pacific Engagement Support Centre about obtaining employment\n-   Evidence of your appointment to complete health examinations\n-   Evidence of steps you have taken to obtain other information we may have requested.\n\n#### Organise health examinations\n\nYou might not need to have all the health examinations again if you had any in the last 12 months. We will let you know if you need to complete [health examinations](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth). \n\nYou can check if we need more information from you in [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Flusc\u002Flogin). \n\nFind out more about the [examinations you might need and how to arrange them](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth).\n\n#### Status updates\n\nWe do not give updates on applications under assessment. We will let you know if you need to provide any further information.\n\nYou can check if we need more information from you in [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Flusc\u002Flogin). \n\n#### Travel after you apply\n\nYou don't have to inform Department of Home Affairs if you want to travel outside Australia while we process your application.\n\nIf you leave Australia, make sure you have a valid visa to return. To see if you can return on your current visa, check [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions).\n\nLearn about [visa expiry](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-about-to-expire).\n\n#### Biometrics\n\nWe might ask you for [biometrics](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fbiometrics). This includes things like your fingerprints or a photo. We will let you know if you need to provide them.\n\n#### Attach more information\n\nIf you did not attach all documents when you applied, attach them as soon as you can in [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline).\n\nWe might ask you to provide more information. However, we do not have to do so and we may make a decision on your application without asking for more documents.\n\n#### Stay lawful\n\nIf you apply for this visa in Australia, make sure you stay lawful by holding a valid visa while we process your application. \n\nIf you apply for this visa in Australia, you may be automatically granted a bridging visa (BV). If your current visa expires before we decide on your application, the BV will come into effect. We will notify you of the grant of your BV. You can stay in Australia on the BV while we process your new visa application.\n\nFor more information, go to:\n\n-   [Bridging visa A](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fbridging-visa-a-010)\n-   [Bridging visa C](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fbridging-visa-c-030). \n\nDo not ask to have the visa you currently hold cancelled. If your visa is cancelled:\n\n-   you will be staying in Australia unlawfully\n-   your BV will cease.\n\nLearn more about [visa expiry](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-about-to-expire).\n\n#### Newborn child\n\nIf you have a child after you submit your application but before we decide on your visa, you must inform Department of Home Affairs as soon as possible.\n\nFind out what to do if [your child is born after you apply](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation\u002Fhad-a-baby).\n\n#### Mistakes on your application\n\nYou must inform Department of Home Affairs as soon as possible if you made a mistake on your application.\n\nComplete [Form 1023 Notification of incorrect answers (168KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1023.pdf). Then, attach the completed form in [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline).\n\n#### Help with your application\n\nLet us know if you no longer want someone to:\n\n-   receive your correspondence - complete [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf)\n-   provide immigration advice - complete [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (308KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf).\n\nUpload your written notification or your forms to [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Foverview).\n\nFor more information, see [Who can help you with your application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n#### Inform Department of Home Affairs if things change\n\nYou must let us know if things change after you have applied but before we make a decision. Changes you must notify us of include:\n\n-   changes to your phone number, email, address or passport\n-   changes to your marital or de facto status\n-   if you want to withdraw your application. \n\nRemoving your application from ImmiAccount does not withdraw it.\n\nSee how to inform Department of Home Affairs [if your situation changes](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation).\n\nStep 5\n\nVisa outcome\n\nYou can be inside or outside Australia when we decide your visa application. We will let you know our decision in writing.\n\nIf we grant you the visa, we will tell you:\n\n-   your visa grant number\n-   the date your visa starts\n-   your visa conditions, if applicable.\n\nKeep a copy of the decision.\n\nIf we refuse you the visa, we will tell you:\n\n-   why we refused the visa\n-   whether you have a right to a review of the decision.\n\nWe will not refund the application charge if we refuse your application.\n\nThe Australian Government’s free support service will offer information sessions in your country that include:\n\n-   Information on travel and relocation\n-   Practical advice about living in Australia\n-   Information on community and government support.\n\nYou can find more information at [The Pacific Engagement Visa Support Service](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.pev.gov.au\u002F).","69e34fdcfa197c1b210779db",{"title":81,"content":169,"_id":170},"[Coming to Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-0)\n\n[In Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-1)\n\n[Leaving Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-2)\n\n* * *\n\n## Coming to Australia\n\n### Before you travel\n\n#### Check your travel documents\n\nYou must have:\n\n-   a valid visa to enter Australia\n-   a valid passport or other travel document.\n\n#### Arrive before first entry date\n\nYour first entry to Australia must be on or before the date provided in your visa grant notification letter. The first entry date is generally 12 months from the date of visa grant.\n\nIf you do not enter Australia before this date, your visa will cease. You will no longer be allowed to travel to Australia as the holder of a permanent resident visa. \n\n### At the border\n\n#### Complete an Incoming Passenger Card\n\nAll people arriving into Australia must complete the [Incoming Passenger Card](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fcrossing-the-border\u002Fat-the-border\u002Fincoming-passenger-card-\\(ipc\\)).\n\n#### Use the SmartGate\n\nWe have an automated process that uses facial recognition technology and your ePassport. You might be able to leave the airport faster if you use [SmartGate](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fsmartgates).\n\n## In Australia\n\nWhen you have this visa, you can:\n\n-   live, work and study anywhere in Australia\n-   travel to and from Australia for 5 years, as long as your travel facility permits\n-   sponsor eligible relatives to come to Australia\n-   access Australia's public health care scheme, [Medicare](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fmedicare)\n-   if eligible, apply for [Australian citizenship](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen).\n\nFor more information about travelling on this visa, see [Overseas travel as a permanent resident](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fpermanent-resident\u002Foverseas-travel).\n\n### What you must do on this visa\n\nYou and your family members must obey all Australian laws.\n\nYou can check visa details and conditions in [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fcheck-conditions-online).\n\n### Inform Department of Home Affairs if things change\n\nSee what to do if [your situation changes](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation).\n\n### How long you can stay\n\nThis is a permanent visa. It lets you stay in Australia indefinitely.\n\n### Access Australian Government benefits\n\nAs a newly arrived resident, you might have to wait to access certain Australian Government payments and benefits. Learn more about newly arrived resident’s waiting periods from [Services Australia](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fenablers\u002Fnewly-arrived-residents-waiting-period).\n\n### Settlement support\n\nYou are entitled to a range of settlement support services that will help you and your family have a positive experience settling into Australia. These include:\n\n-   [Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fsettling-in-australia\u002Famep\u002Fabout-the-program)\n-   [Settlement Engagement and Transition Support (SETS) Program](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fsettling-in-australia\u002Fsets-program).\n\nThe SETS program gives settlement-related information and assistance, and referral to relevant services.\n\nAs a permanent resident, you will have access to certain Australian Government benefits, including:\n\n-   Medicare\n-   Commonwealth-supported university places\n-   the Child Care Subsidy\n-   Family Tax Benefit Part B.\n\nAs a PEV holder, you will have access to additional supports to help with the cost of education, training and raising a family in Australia. These include:\n\n-   Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)\n-   VET Student Loans (VSL)\n-   Youth Allowance (Student)\n-   Youth Allowance (Apprentice)\n-   Family Tax Benefit Part A.\n\n### Travelling on your visa\n\nYou can travel to and from Australia for 5 years from the date we grant the visa. After the initial 5 years, to re-enter Australia as a permanent resident you will need a [Resident Return (RRV) visa (subclass 155 or 157)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fresident-return-visa-155-157).\n\nTo see when your travel facility ends, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002F).\n\n### Proving you have a visa\n\nTo prove you have a visa and show your conditions to someone, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002F).\n\n### Working \n\nYou are protected by Australian workplace law. See your [workplace rights and entitlements](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fairwork.gov.au\u002Fhow-we-will-help\u002Ftemplates-and-guides\u002Ffact-sheets\u002Frights-and-obligations\u002Fvisa-holders-and-migrant-workers-workplace-rights-and-entitlements).\n\n### Bringing family\n\nAs an Australian permanent resident, you might be able to sponsor eligible family to come to Australia.\n\nTo find a visa for your family member, [explore visa options](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-finder).\n\n### Becoming an Australian citizen \n\nAfter a certain amount of time, you might be eligible for Australian citizenship. Find out more about [becoming a citizen](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen).\n\nFor citizenship purposes, your permanent residence starts on either the day:\n\n-   we grant the visa if you are in Australia\n-   you enter Australia on this visa if you are outside Australia.\n\n## Leaving Australia\n\n### Before you leave\n\n#### Check your travel documents\n\nYou must have a valid passport or other travel document to leave Australia and return.\n\n#### Ensure your visa is still valid and will allow you to re-enter Australia\n\nCheck the travel component of your visa in [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions).\n\nSee what to do if your visa has [expired or is about to expire](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-about-to-expire).\n\n### At the border\n\n#### Leaving the airport faster\n\nWe have an automated process that uses facial recognition technology and your ePassport. 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