Australia - Regional Sponsored Migration Visa

Visa Description

This visa lets skilled workers, who are nominated by their employer in regional Australia, live and work in Australia permanently.

Length of Stay
Permanent
What You Can Do?
  • live, work and study in Australia indefinitely
  • sponsor eligible family members to come to Australia
  • if eligible, become an Australian citizen
Visa Notes

Processing Time:

  • 75% of applications: 21 months
  • 90% of applications: 24 months
Visa Criteria
  • You must be nominated by an employer for this visa. We can only approve your nomination if your occupation is on the relevant list of skilled occupations.
  • Have relevant work experience with at least 3 years relevant work experience in their occupation.
  • You must be licensed, registered or a member of a professional body if it is mandatory in the state or territory you intend to work in.
  • Most applicants need to have a skills assessment that shows they have the skills to work in the nominated position. Learn more about skills assessments.
  • You must be nominated by an Australian employer whose business is actively and lawfully operating.
  • You must apply for the visa within 6 months of the nomination being approved.
  • You must be under 45 years of age when you apply.
  • You and any family members who apply for the visa with you must meet our health requirement. 
  • You and family members aged 16 years and over who apply for the visa with you must meet our character requirement.
  • Sign the Australian values statement
  • You must have at least competent English to be granted this stream of the visa.
  • Have paid back your debt to the Australian government
  • Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused