Age - You must be under 45 when you apply.
English - You must have sufficient ability in the English for working in Australia
- A higher level of English is required for certain occupations where English ability forms part of the skills assessment
- In the Skilled-Designated Area Sponsored categories and the Skill Matching visa category you may be eligible with a lower level of English
Qualifications - You must have post-secondary (such as university or trade) qualifications (in a small number of occupations substantial relevant work experience may be acceptable)
- Your skills must have been assessed by the relevant Australian skills assessing authority as suitable for your nominated occupation
Nominated occupation - When you apply, you must nominate a skilled occupation which fits your skills and qualifications.
- Your nominated occupation must be on the Australian Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs' (DIMIA) Skilled Occupations List ( SOL )
- If your nominated occupation is not on the list you cannot apply
| | | | Recent work experience - This requirement is separate to the need to have your skills assessed as suitable for your nominated occupation before you apply.
- If your nominated occupation is worth 60 points, you must provide evidence of work experience for at least 12 of the 18 months immediately before applying
- If your nominated occupation is worth 40 or 50 points, you must provide evidence that you have been in paid employment in an occupation on the SOL for at least 2 of the 3 years immediately before applying
- In the Skill Matching or Skilled-Designated Area Sponsored categories, you may be eligible with less work experience
- You do not need to meet work experience requirement if you have completed an Australian qualification less than 6 months before lodging your visa application*
Applicants are generally assessed against a Points Test which incorporates the basic selection criteria as well as other factors for which you can obtain additional or bonus points towards your final score. To be successful, you must achieve the pass mark. |
