189 Visa Australia

Introduction

The 189 visa is a huge opportunity for skilled people wanting to live without restrictions in Australia. You receive an invitation that allows for a life-changing moment: there is no state sponsorship, no joining an employment scheme for a convoluted employer undertaking - your skills and ambitions are solely relevant to your permanent home. The excitement of wrangling the invitation rounds escalates quickly, especially the demand for skilled occupations.

This Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189) remains Australia’s most strategic and meaningful pathway for talent across the globe in 2025. At Education Embassy, we understand the complexity and requirements of every application and help you obtain the 189 visa, and assist you with immigration.

189 Visa Australia
Benefits

Benefits & Rights

Obtaining a 189 Visa in Australia gives you more than residency - it gives you a new lease on life. A visa holder may:

  • Live and work anywhere in Australia, with no conditions.
  • Access to Medicare (Australia's respected public health system).
  • Add close relatives in the same visa application to share the benefits.
  • Sponsor additional relatives once permanent residence is granted.
  • Travel in and out of Australia for 5 years with an easy path to citizenship, once milestones of permanent residency are gained.
Requirements

Requirements

To be granted a 189 visa, you must meet strict, but attainable conditions:

  • You must commence by submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI) via SkillSelect. You will then wait for an invitation to apply (receiving an invitation is very competitive).
  • You must be under 45 at the time of invitation.
  • Must nominate an occupation on Australia’s Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL).
  • Must obtain a positive skills assessment by the appropriate assessing authority.
  • Should have scored at least 65 points on the immigration points test.
  • Must meet strict English requirements, usually proving success through an approved language test.
  • Must provide police clearances and pass a full health examination.
  • You must provide evidence about your identity, work history, education, and evidence for anything that could affect points claimed.

The timing, accuracy, and authenticity of the application process can make the difference between your dream and not, so treat each aspect of every component of the fitting requirements as a plot twist.

Process

Time and Cost

Processing Time

Processing Time

The processing time for 189 visa applications in 2025 will vary between 10 and 16 months, depending on demand and whether your application was complete when submitted.
Processing Cost

Processing Cost

The cost can be as low as AUD $4,910 for the main applicant, plus additional costs for family members (Over-18 approximately AUD $2,455, Under-18 approximately AUD $1,230), and possibly extra for other medicals, and potentially for poor English language scores.
Apply

How to Apply

Applying for a skilled independent visa subclass 189 is quite an endeavor, and getting through the process is more strategic than you may have thought, as well as suspenseful:

  • Check eligibility:

    Check eligibility:-
    Consider the Skilled Profession List, age, English language, and the points of requirements.

  • Gathered Required Documents:

    Gathered Required Documents:-
    Get a positive skills assessment from the relevant skills assessing authority. Also, you will be required to show, Passport, income proof, identity proof, and Police certificate.

  • Submit Visa application:

    Submit Visa application:-
    Lodge your visa application via the online process and submit documentation like skills assessments, employment records, health assessments, and police character assessments.

  • Visa Outcome:

    Visa Outcome:-
    Wait for a conclusion, and if you get a successful outcome, you will either be granted permanent residency or a provisional pathway.

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FAQ’s

Frequently Asked Questions

Visa FAQ

The minimum points will be 65 points; however, in 2025, the competitive rounds will be looking at a higher score.

Most applications were finalised in 10 - 16 months.

No, the 189 is strictly independent for skilled applicants.

Timing is everything; you must ensure your occupation is on the list, particularly when invited.

You may welcome extra fees and may be asked to provide additional supporting documentation and/or a retest.

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