Emigrate to Australia

The Australian Visa Bureau is a division of Visa Bureau. Visa Bureau is not affiliated with the Australian Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) and is a website specialising in visa and immigration information to Australia.

Australian Skilled Migration Visas

Skilled workers who wish to apply for permanent migration to Australia can apply through the Australian General Skilled Migration Program. The program aims to meet current skills shortages by attracting skilled migrants.

Click Here to Complete the Free Online Australian Skilled Migration Visa Assessment

Australian Visa Bureau's free online Skilled Migration Visa assessment will provide you with your points score on completion and you will be given the option at that stage to request a free telephonic or email consultation with an experienced migration consultant specialising in evaluating eligibility for migration to Australia. As part of this initial free consultation, the consultant will discuss the options open to you and provide you with guidance on what visas are suitable and practical to you situation. Additionally, should you decide to use us to assist you with your skilled migration visa application, your migration consultant will explain our service charges. Our service charges are dependent on both the visa subclass and your own individual circumstances; for example, while our service charge can be as low as £29, it can range to £2,400 for some skilled visa applications. This is not inclusive of VAT, the Australian government fees or any other costs associated with the application. You are not obliged to use our services at any point and we encourage you to take the free online assessment to assess your eligibility. Should you choose to use our services, your application will be handled by a MARA-registered migration agent initially and you will be assigned a personal caseworker who will guide you through every step of the process, from confirming your eligibility and gathering documents to checking your final application before lodging it to the Australian government.

You can also begin the process of applying for an Australian Skilled Migration Visa by going to the Australian Government website. The government fees for a visa application range in price, depending on your own personal circumstances and the subclass of visa you are applying for. The total government fee can be anything from AU$435 for an employer-sponsored visa to over AU$3,000 for certain skilled visas.

Click Here to visit www.immi.gov.au

The General Skilled Migration (GSM) Program is the only path for skilled workers to emigrate to Australia. Candidates must meet the Basic Requirements for GSM and pass the Australian immigration Points Test to qualify.

For more information please select the category that most closely resembles your current circumstances, or visit the corresponding Online Assessment to see if you qualify.

Click Here to Complete the Online Assessment for a Skilled Visa to Australia

Australian Visa Categories

Skilled - Independent

This visa subclass is the most popular skilled migration category for immigration to Australia and is geared to skilled workers who can make an immediate contribution to the Australian economy.
Emigrate to Australia Online Assessment

Skilled - Sponsored

An Australian skilled immigration category for skilled applicants who have close family members living in Australia or who are sponsored by an Australian State or Territory.
Australia Visa Assessment

Skilled - Regional Sponsored

The Skilled - Regional Sponsored visa is for skilled migrants who either have sponsorship from a participating state government or have sponsorship from a relative who lives in a Designated Area of Australia who is willing to sponsor them
Emigrate to Australia Online Assessment

Skilled - Regional

An Australian skilled migration category for skilled migrants who have been living in Australia on a Skilled - Regional Sponsored visa and are seeking a permanent visa pathway.
Australia Visa Assessment

Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS)

The Australian Government's RSMS is limited to certain areas of Australia. It allows employers to sponsor skilled migrants for job vacancies. The RSMS visa provides permanent residency.
Emigration Assessment

Skills Matching Visa

The Australian skilled migration visa for those who may or may not meet the Points Test and are seeking to be nominated by an Australian State/Territory or employer.
Visa Assessment For Australia

Labour Agreements

Labour Agreements enable Australian employers to recruit a specified number of workers from overseas in response to identified skills shortages in the Australian labour market. Employees may come to Australia on either a temporary or permanent basis.
Online Visa Assessment

Graduate - Skilled

An Australian skilled immigration category for foreign students who have family in Australia and have recently completed a program of study in Australia.
More Information on Graduate - Skilled Visa

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