Skilled & Work Visas
Explore skilled, employer-sponsored and regional pathways for working and building a future in Australia.
Visa categories
Your occupation, skills, work experience, English level, points score and access to sponsorship or nomination can affect the options available.
Skills in Demand visa (482)
A temporary employer-sponsored pathway for eligible workers nominated in an approved occupation.
Employer Nomination Scheme (186)
A permanent employer-sponsored pathway with different streams and specific nomination, skills and employment requirements.
Skilled Independent visa (189)
A points-tested permanent pathway for invited skilled workers who do not require employer or state nomination.
Skilled Nominated visa (190)
A points-tested permanent pathway requiring nomination by an Australian state or territory government.
Skilled Work Regional visa (491)
A provisional pathway requiring eligible state or territory nomination or eligible family sponsorship for regional Australia.
Regional employer-sponsored visa (494)
A provisional employer-sponsored pathway for eligible work in a designated regional area.