This visa allows the person to:
- Live in Australia indefinitely;
- Work and study in Australia;
- Register in Medicare, Australia’s public healthcare system;
- Sponsor eligible relatives, subject to the requirements of their visa pathway;
- Travel to and from Australia using the initial five-year travel facility; later travel may require a Resident Return visa or Australian citizenship;
- And if eligible, apply for Australian citizenship
Things to consider when applying for this visa
- Processing
- Processing times vary. Check the current Home Affairs processing-time guide; a published estimate is not a guaranteed decision date.
- Be mindful when filling the application. Avoid making errors when inputting data, and always check documents to be included.
- Pay the correct visa application charges. Application will not be process if the applicant has not paid the costs.
- Eligibility
- Generally, be under 45 when you apply, unless an applicable exemption is available.
- Your nominated occupation must be on the relevant Core Skills Occupation List. Generally, you need a suitable skills assessment before applying and at least three years of relevant employment, unless exempt.
- You must be nominated by an eligible, actively and lawfully operating Australian employer for an eligible position. A labour agreement is a separate 186 stream, not a general Direct Entry requirement. Check the current Direct Entry requirements.
- Meet the competent English requirement, unless an applicable exemption is available. Check the accepted evidence and test validity for your circumstances.
- Meet the health and character requirement.
Cost
Direct Entry Stream (Subclass 186) incurs the following costs:
- Visa charges change. Check the current application charge and any additional applicant or instalment charges on the official visa page before lodging.
- Pay additional cost for family member who wishes to apply for the visa with the main applicant.
- Second instalment will be charged if there are relatives who are 18 above who wishes to apply with the main applicant and has less than Functional English.
- There are also other payments, not part of the costs mentioned above, for health checks, biometrics, and police certificates.
