Skilled Migration to Australia Application Process and Fees

Skilled Migration to Australia: Application Process and Fees

Application Process for Australia’s General Skilled Migration

  1. Organise English Language Testing: Applicants must secure a minimum score of 6.0 in each component of the IELTS test or an equivalent score in the PTE Academic.

  2. Submit Skills Assessment Application: Applicants must apply for a skills assessment for their nominated occupation listed in the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL), or Regional Occupation List (ROL).

  3. Lodge an Expression of Interest (EOI): Applicants must submit an EOI through the SkillSelect system.

  4. Apply for State/Territory Nomination: If applicable, applicants should apply for nomination from a state or territory.

  5. Submit Skilled Migration Visa Application: Once invited, applicants can submit their Skilled Migration visa application.

Department of Home Affairs Application Fees at Lodgement

  • Primary Applicant: A$4,045
  • Applicants Aged 18 and Over: A$2,020
  • Applicants Under 18: A$1,015

Department of Home Affairs Fees Before Visa Grant

  • Applicants Aged 18 and Over with English Proficiency Below IELTS 5.0 (or equivalent in PTE or TOEFL): A$4,885