Skilled Independent Visa is the most popular Australian Visa among the immigrants across the world. This visa has been designed for those skilled migrants, who don’t have any sponsorship from the state, territory, employer, or a family member in Australia.

To apply for this visa you first need to choose an occupation from relevant occupation list, i.e. Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)of Australia and then submit the online EOI (Expression of Interest). If your profile is selected, you will get the invitation to apply for visa within the period of 60 days.  

(Note: The Combined list of eligible Skilled Occupations contains the occupations of both Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and Short Term Skilled Occupational Demand list (STSOL).)

To apply for this visa an applicant must:-

1. Choose an occupations listed in (Skilled occupation list) of Australia.
2. Score at least 65 points based on his/her profile factors, i.e. Age, Qualification, Experience, English proficiency and other such components if applicable
3. Be under 45 years of age.
4. Have positive skills assessment form the recognized assessing authority
5. Must get the appropriate IELTS score to prove English Proficiency
6. Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI)
7. Get the valid health and character certifications.

This visa allows you and your family to:

1. Live and work in Australia indefinitely.
2. Study full time in Australia at any grade of learning whether it is school, graduate, post graduate, or vocational education at domestic scholar rates.
3. Get subsidized health care facilities
4. Get certain social security benefits/ payments.
5. Apply for Australian citizenship after spending specific time in Australia.
6. Sponsor a family member for permanent or temporary residency in Australia

• Independent (Subclass 189) visa – 4045 $(Primary Applicant)
• Dependent Applicant fees 18 and over – 2020 $
• Dependent Applicant fees under 18 – 1015 $

Note: The visa fees and other associated charges are subject to change periodically by the local immigration authorities and other relevant entities. Hence, to confirm the latest visa fees and charges, get in touch with the immigration expert at Visas Avenue.

• Medical Examination:-To be paid directly to the doctor conducting medical examination
• Police check:-To the corresponding authorities in the respective countries where you have lived for more than 6/12 months depending on the visa subclass