Processing time of Subclass 186 Visa
The application form you provided determines the period it takes to process your 186 Visa application. It also depends on whether you have filled out all the essential information and given all of the necessary documentation.
The Australian Visa Subclass 186 requires time to check and validate. The table below estimates the time it will take to obtain an Employer Nomination Scheme Visa.
Visa Stream | Processing Time for 75% of Applications | Processing Time for 90% of Applications |
Direct Entry Stream | 12 months | 19 months |
Labor Agreement Stream | Processing times are not available due to low application volume | Processing times are not available due to low application volume |
Temporary Residence Transition Stream | 8 months | 16 months |
Cost of Visa processing
The primary applicant’s application fee for the Employer Nomination Scheme Visa Subclass 186 is AUD 4,640. A separate fee is charged for each consecutive admission of qualified family members.
• If the dependent is 18 years and above, an additional processing cost of AUD 2,320 is applied.
• If the dependent is 18 years and below, an additional processing cost of AUD 1,160 is applied.
• Biometrics and Medical examinations cost AUD 60 and AUD 350, respectively.
The cost of processing a Subclass 189 visa might fluctuate without prior notification from the government.
What is the scope of a Subclass 186 Visa?
Permanent Residency in Australia is granted through the Subclass Visa 186 Employer Nomination Scheme. In the event that the application is approved, the visa holder and any dependents listed on it may:
• Live there permanently in Australia.
• No limitations apply when you work and study in Australia.
• Five years from the day the visa was approved to travel to and from Australia.
• Join Medicare, the Australian government's free healthcare program.
• Upon qualifying, apply for Australian citizenship.
• A variety of Australian Provisional and Permanent Visas can be obtained by sponsoring eligible family members.
