Skilled independent visa

This 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.

Points tested stream

This visa lets invited workers with skills we need, to live and work permanently anywhere in Australia.

• ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​You don't need a sponsor or nominator

• You must be invited to apply

• You must be under 45 to be invited

  
  

With this visa, you can

• work and study anywhere in Australia

• sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residence

• if eligible, become an Australian citizen

You must

• have an occupation on the relevant skilled occupation list

• have a suitable skills assessment for the occupation

• be invited to apply for this visa

• satisfy the points test

New Zealand stream

This visa lets eligible New Zealand citizens who have demonstrated commitment and contribution to Australia, live and work in Australia permanently.

Hong Kong stream

This visa lets eligible Hong Kong or British National (Overseas) passport holders who have demonstrated commitment to Australia, live and work in Australia permanently.

• ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​You must hold a Hong Kong passport or a British National (Overseas) passport

• You must meet certain visa requirements

• You must meet certain residence requirements