Resumen
Home Affairs processes skilled visas in a priority order set by Ministerial Directions, so published timeframes can change. Where a cost is given below, it is the "from" price shown on the official page.
Programas de inmigración
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)
A permanent visa for invited skilled workers. In the points-tested stream you do not need a sponsor or nominator, you must be invited to apply, and you must be under 45 to be invited. Cost: from AUD 6,135.
Página oficialSkilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
A permanent visa that lets nominated skilled workers live and work in Australia. Cost: from AUD 6,140.
Página oficialSkilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)
A temporary visa for skilled people who want to live and work in regional Australia. You must be nominated by a state or territory government (or sponsored by an eligible relative), have an occupation on the relevant list, have a suitable skills assessment, be invited, and meet the points test. You can stay for 5 years.
Página oficialEmployer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)
A permanent visa for skilled workers nominated by their employer. You need the skills for the job and must meet health and character requirements. In the Direct Entry stream an Australian employer nominates you, your occupation must be on the eligible list, and you need at least Competent English.
Página oficialSkills in Demand visa (subclass 482)
A temporary visa that lets an employer sponsor a suitably skilled worker for a position they cannot fill locally. You need an approved sponsor and a nomination. It has a Core Skills stream and a Specialist Skills stream.
Página oficialNational Innovation visa (subclass 858)
For established and emerging leaders with an internationally recognised record of exceptional and outstanding achievement, who can make significant contributions that will benefit Australia's future prosperity. The first step is an expression of interest.
Página oficialPartner visas
Visa options for spouses and de facto partners of Australian citizens, permanent residents and eligible New Zealand citizens, including the Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300) to come to Australia to marry, then a Partner visa.
Página oficialCómo funciona con Visafeast
- 1Free 15-minute call
Tell us where you want to go and why. We tell you honestly what to prepare. - 2File review
We check your documents against the official list and point out weak spots before you pay any embassy fee. - 3Preparation
Your personal checklist, a clear travel plan and a cover letter that explains your funds and purpose. - 4Application support
Help with the online form, payment steps and appointment booking. - 5Decision and next steps
We update you on WhatsApp. If a file is refused, we read the letter and plan the next step honestly.
Agents and filing
Where the law requires a registered migration agent, Visafeast files Australian cases with its licensed partners.
Fuentes oficiales
Leímos estas páginas oficiales el 5 nov 2026. Las normas, tasas y estado pueden cambiar: revisa la página antes de solicitar.
- Skilled Independent 189 (Home Affairs)
- Skilled Nominated 190 (Home Affairs)
- Skilled Work Regional 491 (Home Affairs)
- Employer Nomination Scheme 186 (Home Affairs)
- Skills in Demand 482 (Home Affairs)
- National Innovation visa (Home Affairs)
- About partner visas (Home Affairs)
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