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Subclass 189 — Skilled Independent

Permanent residency without state sponsorship.

The Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) is Australia's most sought-after PR visa. It does not require sponsorship from an employer, state, or family member — you qualify purely on your skills, qualifications, and points.

8-12 Months to PR
65 Min points
96% Success rate
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Eligibility

Do you qualify?

Key requirements to apply for this program.

01

Occupation

Your occupation must be on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL).

02

Skills Assessment

Positive skills assessment from the relevant Australian authority (ACS, EA, etc.).

03

Age

Under 45 years at the time of invitation.

04

Points Test

Minimum 65 points required. Higher points improve your invitation chances.

05

English

Competent English (IELTS 6.0 each band) minimum. Proficient adds points.

06

Health & Character

Medical exam and police clearances for all applicants.

Documents

What you'll
need to submit.

We prepare a personalized document checklist after your first consultation based on your exact profile.

  • Passport and travel documents
  • Skills assessment outcome letter
  • IELTS / PTE / TOEFL results
  • Academic transcripts and degrees
  • Employment reference letters
  • Expression of Interest (EOI) receipt
  • Medical examination report
  • Police clearance certificates
Process

Your step-by-step
journey.

01

Skills Assessment

Get your skills assessed by the relevant authority.

2-4 months
02

Submit EOI

Express interest via SkillSelect with your points.

1 week
03

Invitation to Apply

Receive invitation in a SkillSelect round.

1-6 months
04

Visa Application

Submit full application with all documents.

2 months
05

Visa Grant

Receive PR visa and plan your move to Australia.

6-8 months
Fees

What it costs.

Transparent breakdown. No hidden charges.

Skills assessment AUD $500-1,100
Visa application AUD $4,765 per adult
IELTS / PTE ₹15,000 approx
Medical exam ₹5,000-8,000
Police clearance ₹1,000 approx
Questions

Common questions.

The legal minimum is 65 points, but in practice you need 85-95+ points to receive an invitation in most occupations.

Yes. Your partner and dependent children can be included. Partner skills and English add points.

The 189 visa is a permanent residency visa — valid indefinitely with a 5-year travel facility.

Start your journey

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consultation.

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