Australia Skilled Independent Visa Subclass 189
Covered topic on this page:
- What is Skilled Independent Visa Subclass 189?
- Documents required
- Eligibility
- Process to apply
- Cost of processing
- List of Occupation In-Demand for Visa 189
Skilled workers who are not sponsored by an employer, a state or territory, or a family member are eligible for the Skilled Independent Visa Subclass 189. It is a points-based visa programme that allows you to live and work permanently anywhere in Australia, and the applicant can include qualified family members in their application.
This is a permanent visa that allows visa holders to work and stay in Australia indefinitely.
However, the candidate first must first submit an Expression of Interest through SkillSelect in order to submit a valid application for this visa. This can be done both inside and outside of Australia.
Documents required
Here’s a list of the documents you’ll need to apply for the visa:
- Filled and submitted Subclass 189 visa application form
- Two coloured passport-sized photographs
- Valid proof of identification
- English language proficiency score
- Educational qualification documents
- Skill assessment report
- Document to prove the skills
- Reference letter from previous employer(s)
- Character certificate from the police
- Medical certificates
- proof of study in Australia (if applicable)
- Spouse’s English proficiency proof
- Proof of relationship status
Eligibility
This visa is only available to those who have been invited. To be eligible for the invitation, you must:
- Submit the Expression of Interest (EOI) application online
- Have experience in one of the occupations mentioned in Australia’s Skilled Occupations List
- Be less than 45 years of age
- Should be able to demonstrate language proficiency
- Demonstrate the character and medical requirements
- Have a minimum cut-off score of 65 under the points grid.
Process to apply for Visa Subclass 189
Step 1: To be officially validated in the occupation you want to work in, it must be formally assessed by an authorised body. The assessing authority may take up to three months to make a decision.
Step 2: Once the assessment authority confirms your occupation, you must submit an Expression of Interest to the Department of Home Affairs to apply for the visa.
Step 3: After you’ve received your Invitation to Apply (ITA), you’ll need to pay the visa cost, submit your paperwork, and pass police and medical examinations.
Step 4: After obtaining the letter, you must enter Australia for the first time by the specified date to activate your visa.
Cost of visa processing
The primary applicant’s application fee for the Skilled Independent Visa Subclass 189 is AUD $4,240. There is a separate fee for each consecutive admission of qualified family members.
- If the dependent is 18 years and above, an additional processing cost of AUD $2120 is applied.
- If the dependent is 18 years and below, an additional processing cost of AUD $1060 is applied.
- Biometrics and Medical examinations roughly cost AUD $60 and AUD $350 respectively.
The cost of processing a Subclass 189 visa might fluctuate without prior notification from the government.
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Occupation List for Australia Skilled Independent Visa 189
Any applicant for a Subclass 189 visa must select an occupation from the Skilled Occupation List. The Australian Department of Home Affairs updates this list every year to reflect the most recent labour market demands.
The following is an updated list of vocations that are currently in high demand in Australia:
- Long-Term Skilled Occupations
ANZSCO Code | Description | Skill Level |
133111 | Construction Project Manager | 1 |
133112 | Project Builder | 1 |
133211 | Engineering Manager | 1 |
134111 | Child Care Centre Manager | 1 |
134211 | Medical Administrator | 1 |
134212 | Nursing Clinical Director | 1 |
134213 | Primary Health Organisation Manager | 1 |
134214 | Welfare Centre Manager | 1 |
221111 | Accountant (General) | 1 |
221112 | Management Accountant | 1 |
221113 | Taxation Accountant | 1 |
221213 | External Auditor | 1 |
221214 | Internal Auditor | 1 |
224111 | Actuary | 1 |
224511 | Land Economist | 1 |
224512 | Valuer | 1 |
232111 | Architect | 1 |
232112 | Landscape Architect | 1 |
232212 | Surveyor | 1 |
232213 | Cartographer | 1 |
232214 | Other Spatial Scientist | 1 |
233111 | Chemical Engineer | 1 |
233112 | Materials Engineer | 1 |
233211 | Civil Engineer | 1 |
233212 | Geotechnical Engineer | 1 |
233213 | Quantity Surveyor | 1 |
233214 | Structural Engineer | 1 |
233215 | Transport Engineer | 1 |
233311 | Electrical Engineer | 1 |
233411 | Electronics Engineer | 1 |
233511 | Industrial Engineer | 1 |
233512 | Mechanical Engineer | 1 |
233513 | Production or Plant Engineer | 1 |
233911 | Aeronautical Engineer | 1 |
233912 | Agricultural Engineer | 1 |
233913 | Biomedical Engineer | 1 |
233914 | Engineering Technologist | 1 |
233915 | Environmental Engineer | 1 |
233916 | Naval Architect | 1 |
234111 | Agricultural Consultant | 1 |
234112 | Agricultural Scientist | 1 |
234113 | Forester | 1 |
234611 | Medical Laboratory Scientist | 1 |
234711 | Veterinarian | 1 |
234914 | Physicist | 1 |
241111 | Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher | 1 |
241411 | Secondary School Teacher | 1 |
241511 | Special Needs Teacher | 1 |
241512 | Teacher of the Hearing Impaired | 1 |
241513 | Teacher of the Sight Impaired | 1 |
241599 | Special Education Teachers NEC* | 1 |
251211 | Medical Diagnostic Radiographer | 1 |
251212 | Medical Radiation Therapist | 1 |
251213 | Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 1 |
251214 | Sonographer | 1 |
251411 | Optometrist | 1 |
251912 | Orthotist or Prosthetist | 1 |
252111 | Chiropractor | 1 |
252112 | Osteopath | 1 |
252411 | Occupational Therapist | 1 |
252511 | Physiotherapist | 1 |
252611 | Podiatrist | 1 |
252711 | Audiologist | 1 |
252712 | Speech Pathologist | 1 |
253111 | General Practitioner | 1 |
253311 | Specialist Physician (General Medicine) | 1 |
253312 | Cardiologist | 1 |
253313 | Clinical Haematologist | 1 |
253314 | Medical Oncologist | 1 |
253315 | Endocrinologist | 1 |
253316 | Gastroenterologist | 1 |
253317 | Intensive Care Specialist | 1 |
253318 | Neurologist | 1 |
253321 | Paediatrician | 1 |
253322 | Renal Medicine Specialist | 1 |
253323 | Rheumatologist | 1 |
253324 | Thoracic Medicine Specialist | 1 |
253399 | Specialist Physicians NEC* | 1 |
253411 | Psychiatrist | 1 |
253511 | Surgeon (General) | 1 |
253512 | Cardiothoracic Surgeon | 1 |
253513 | Neurosurgeon | 1 |
253514 | Orthopaedic Surgeon | 1 |
253515 | Otorhinolaryngologist | 1 |
253516 | Paediatric Surgeon | 1 |
253517 | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon | 1 |
253518 | Urologist | 1 |
253521 | Vascular Surgeon | 1 |
253911 | Dermatologist | 1 |
253912 | Emergency Medicine Specialist | 1 |
253913 | Obstetrician and Gynaecologist | 1 |
253914 | Ophthalmologist | 1 |
253915 | Pathologist | 1 |
253917 | Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist | 1 |
253918 | Radiation Oncologist | 1 |
253999 | Medical Practitioners NEC* | 1 |
254111 | Midwife | 1 |
254411 | Nurse Practitioner | 1 |
254412 | Registered Nurse (Aged Care) | 1 |
254413 | Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) | 1 |
254414 | Registered Nurse (Community Health) | 1 |
254415 | Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) | 1 |
254416 | Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) | 1 |
254417 | Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation) | 1 |
254418 | Registered Nurse (Medical) | 1 |
254421 | Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) | 1 |
254422 | Registered Nurse (Mental Health) | 1 |
254423 | Registered Nurse (Preoperative) | 1 |
254424 | Registered Nurse (Surgical) | 1 |
254425 | Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) | 1 |
254499 | Registered Nurses NEC* | 1 |
261111 | ICT Business Analyst | 1 |
261112 | Systems Analyst | 1 |
261311 | Analyst Programmer | 1 |
261312 | Developer Programmer | 1 |
261313 | Software Engineer | 1 |
262112 | ICT Security Specialist | 1 |
263111 | Computer Network and Systems Engineer | 1 |
263311 | Telecommunications Engineer | 1 |
263312 | Telecommunications Network Engineer | 1 |
271111 | Barrister | 1 |
271311 | Solicitor | 1 |
272311 | Clinical Psychologist | 1 |
272312 | Educational Psychologist | 1 |
272313 | Organisational Psychologist | 1 |
272399 | Psychologists NEC* | 1 |
272511 | Social Worker | 1 |
312211 | Civil Engineering Draftsperson | 2 |
312212 | Civil Engineering Technician | 2 |
312311 | Electrical Engineering Draftsperson | 2 |
312312 | Electrical Engineering Technician | 2 |
313211 | Radiocommunications Technician | 2 |
313212 | Telecommunications Field Engineer | 2 |
313213 | Telecommunications Network Planner | 2 |
313214 | Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist | 2 |
321111 | Automotive Electrician | 3 |
321211 | Motor Mechanic (General) | 3 |
321212 | Diesel Motor Mechanic | 3 |
321213 | Motorcycle Mechanic | 3 |
321214 | Small Engine Mechanic | 3 |
322211 | Sheetmetal Trades Worker | 3 |
322311 | Metal Fabricator | 3 |
322312 | Pressure Welder | 3 |
322313 | Welder (First Class) | 3 |
323211 | Fitter (General) | 3 |
323212 | Fitter and Turner | 3 |
323213 | Fitter-Welder | 3 |
323214 | Metal Machinist (First Class) | 3 |
323313 | Locksmith | 3 |
324111 | Panelbeater | 3 |
331111 | Bricklayer | 3 |
331112 | Stonemason | 3 |
331211 | Carpenter and Joiner | 3 |
331212 | Carpenter | 3 |
331213 | Joiner | 3 |
332211 | Painting Trades Worker | 3 |
333111 | Glazier | 3 |
333211 | Fibrous Plasterer | 3 |
333212 | Solid Plasterer | 3 |
333411 | Wall and Floor Tiler | 3 |
334111 | Plumber (General) | 3 |
334112 | Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber | 3 |
334113 | Drainer | 3 |
334114 | Gasfitter | 3 |
334115 | Roof Plumber | 3 |
341111 | Electrician (General) | 3 |
341112 | Electrician (Special Class) | 3 |
341113 | Lift Mechanic | 3 |
342111 | Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic | 3 |
342211 | Electrical Lineworker | 3 |
342212 | Technical Cable Jointer | 3 |
342313 | Electronic Equipment Trades Worker | 3 |
342314 | Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General) | 3 |
342315 | Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) | 3 |
351311 | Chef | 2 |
394111 | Cabinetmaker | 3 |
399111 | Boat Builder and Repairer | 3 |
399112 | Shipwright | 3 |
423111 | Aged or Disabled Carer | 4 |
423312 | Nursing Support Worker | 4 |
423313 | Personal Care Assistant | 4 |
*NEC – Not Elsewhere Classified
- Short-Term Skilled Occupations
ANZSCO Code | Description | Skill Level |
121111 | Aquaculture Farmer | 1 |
121211 | Cotton Grower | 1 |
121212 | Flower Grower | 1 |
121213 | Fruit or Nut Grower | 1 |
121214 | Grain, Oilseed or Pasture Grower | 1 |
121215 | Grape Grower | 1 |
121216 | Mixed Crop Farmer | 1 |
121217 | Sugar Cane Grower | 1 |
121221 | Vegetable Grower | 1 |
121299 | Crop Farmers NEC* | 1 |
121311 | Apiarist | 1 |
121312 | Beef Cattle Farmer | 1 |
121313 | Dairy Cattle Farmer | 1 |
121316 | Horse Breeder | 1 |
121317 | Mixed Livestock Farmer | 1 |
121318 | Pig Farmer | 1 |
121321 | Poultry Farmer | 1 |
121322 | Sheep Farmer | 1 |
121399 | Livestock Farmers NEC* | 1 |
121411 | Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer | 1 |
131112 | Sales and Marketing Manager | 1 |
131113 | Advertising Manager | 1 |
132111 | Corporate Services Manager | 1 |
132211 | Finance Manager | 1 |
132311 | Human Resource Manager | 1 |
132511 | Research and Development Manager | 1 |
133411 | Manufacturer | 1 |
133511 | Production Manager (Forestry) | 1 |
133512 | Production Manager (Manufacturing) | 1 |
133513 | Production Manager (Mining) | 1 |
133611 | Supply and Distribution Manager | 1 |
134299 | Health and Welfare Services Managers NEC* | 1 |
134311 | School Principal | 1 |
134499 | Education Managers NEC* | 1 |
135112 | ICT Project Manager | 1 |
135199 | ICT Managers NEC* | 1 |
139911 | Arts Administrator or Manager | 1 |
139913 | Laboratory Manager | 1 |
139914 | Quality Assurance Manager | 1 |
139999 | Specialist Managers NEC* | 1 |
141111 | Cafe or Restaurant Manager | 2 |
141311 | Hotel or Motel Manager | 2 |
141999 | Accommodation and Hospitality Managers NEC* | 2 |
142114 | Hair or Beauty Salon Manager | 2 |
142115 | Post Office Manager | 2 |
149112 | Fitness Centre Manager | 2 |
149113 | Sports Centre Manager | 2 |
149212 | Customer Service Manager | 2 |
149311 | Conference and Event Organiser | 2 |
149413 | Transport Company Manager | 2 |
149913 | Facilities Manager | 2 |
211112 | Dancer or Choreographer | 1 |
211212 | Music Director | 1 |
211299 | Music Professionals NEC* | 1 |
211311 | Photographer | 1 |
211499 | Visual Arts and Crafts Professionals NEC* | 1 |
212111 | Artistic Director | 1 |
212212 | Book or Script Editor | 1 |
212312 | Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage) | 1 |
212314 | Film and Video Editor | 1 |
212315 | Program Director (Television or Radio) | 1 |
212316 | Stage Manager | 1 |
212317 | Technical Director | 1 |
212318 | Video Producer | 1 |
212411 | Copywriter | 1 |
212412 | Newspaper or Periodical Editor | 1 |
212413 | Print Journalist | 1 |
212415 | Technical Writer | 1 |
212416 | Television Journalist | 1 |
212499 | Journalists and Other Writers NEC* | 1 |
221211 | Company Secretary | 1 |
221212 | Corporate Treasurer | 1 |
222111 | Commodities Trader | 2 |
222112 | Finance Broker | 2 |
222113 | Insurance Broker | 2 |
222199 | Financial Brokers NEC* | 2 |
222211 | Financial Market Dealer | 1 |
222213 | Stockbroking Dealer | 1 |
222299 | Financial Dealers NEC* | 1 |
222311 | Financial Investment Adviser | 1 |
222312 | Financial Investment Manager | 1 |
223112 | Recruitment Consultant | 1 |
223211 | ICT Trainer | 1 |
224112 | Mathematician | 1 |
224212 | Gallery or Museum Curator | 1 |
224213 | Health Information Manager | 1 |
224214 | Records Manager | 1 |
224611 | Librarian | 1 |
224711 | Management Consultant | 1 |
224712 | Organisation and Methods Analyst | 1 |
224914 | Patents Examiner | 1 |
224999 | Information and Organisation Professionals NEC* | 1 |
225111 | Advertising Specialist | 1 |
225113 | Marketing Specialist | 1 |
225211 | ICT Account Manager | 1 |
225212 | ICT Business Development Manager | 1 |
225213 | ICT Sales Representative | 1 |
225311 | Public Relations Professional | 1 |
225499 | Technical Sales Representatives NEC* | 1 |
231111 | Aeroplane Pilot | 1 |
231113 | Flying Instructor | 1 |
231114 | Helicopter Pilot | 1 |
232311 | Fashion Designer | 1 |
232312 | Industrial Designer | 1 |
232313 | Jewellery Designer | 1 |
232411 | Graphic Designer | 1 |
232412 | Illustrator | 1 |
232414 | Web Designer | 1 |
232511 | Interior Designer | 1 |
232611 | Urban and Regional Planner | 1 |
234213 | Wine Maker | 1 |
234411 | Geologist | 1 |
241213 | Primary School Teacher | 1 |
241311 | Middle School Teacher | 1 |
249111 | Education Adviser | 1 |
249211 | Art Teacher (Private Tuition) | 1 |
249212 | Dance Teacher (Private Tuition) | 1 |
249214 | Music Teacher (Private Tuition) | 1 |
249299 | Private Tutors and Teachers NEC* | 1 |
249311 | English Teacher to Speakers of Other Languages | 1 |
251111 | Dietitian | 1 |
251112 | Nutritionist | 1 |
251312 | Occupational Health and Safety Adviser | 1 |
251412 | Orthoptist | 1 |
251511 | Hospital Pharmacist | 1 |
251512 | Industrial Pharmacist | 1 |
251513 | Retail Pharmacist | 1 |
251911 | Health Promotion Officer | 1 |
251999 | Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals NEC* | 1 |
252211 | Acupuncturist | 1 |
252213 | Naturopath | 1 |
252214 | Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner | 1 |
252299 | Complementary Health Therapists NEC* | 1 |
252311 | Dental Specialist | 1 |
252312 | Dentist | 1 |
253112 | Resident Medical Officer | 1 |
253211 | Anaesthetist | 1 |
254211 | Nurse Educator | 1 |
254212 | Nurse Researcher | 1 |
254311 | Nurse Manager | 1 |
261212 | Web Developer | 1 |
261314 | Software Tester | 1 |
262111 | Database Administrator | 1 |
262113 | Systems Administrator | 1 |
263112 | Network Administrator | 1 |
263113 | Network Analyst | 1 |
263211 | ICT Quality Assurance Engineer | 1 |
263212 | ICT Support Engineer | 1 |
263213 | ICT Systems Test Engineer | 1 |
263299 | ICT Support and Test Engineers NEC* | 1 |
271299 | Judicial and Other Legal Professionals NEC* | 1 |
272111 | Careers Counsellor | 1 |
272112 | Drug and Alcohol Counsellor | 1 |
272113 | Family and Marriage Counsellor | 1 |
272114 | Rehabilitation Counsellor | 1 |
272115 | Student Counsellor | 1 |
272199 | Counsellors NEC* | 1 |
272412 | Interpreter | 1 |
272499 | Social Professionals NEC* | 1 |
272612 | Recreation Officer | 1 |
272613 | Welfare Worker | 1 |
311111 | Agricultural Technician | 2 |
311211 | Anaesthetic Technician | 2 |
311212 | Cardiac Technician | 2 |
311213 | Medical Laboratory Technician | 2 |
311215 | Pharmacy Technician | 2 |
311299 | Medical Technicians NEC* | 2 |
311312 | Meat Inspector | 2 |
311399 | Primary Products Inspectors NEC* | 2 |
311411 | Chemistry Technician | 2 |
311412 | Earth Science Technician | 2 |
311413 | Life Science Technician | 2 |
311499 | Science Technicians NEC* | 2 |
312111 | Architectural Draftsperson | 2 |
312112 | Building Associate | 2 |
312113 | Building Inspector | 2 |
312199 | Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians NEC* | 2 |
312512 | Mechanical Engineering Technician | 2 |
312912 | Metallurgical or Materials Technician | 2 |
312913 | Mine Deputy | 2 |
313111 | Hardware Technician | 2 |
313112 | ICT Customer Support Officer | 2 |
313113 | Web Administrator | 2 |
313199 | ICT Support Technicians NEC* | 2 |
322113 | Farrier | 3 |
323111 | Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) | 3 |
323112 | Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) | 3 |
323113 | Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) | 3 |
323215 | Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic | 3 |
323299 | Metal Fitters and Machinists NEC* | 3 |
323314 | Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer | 3 |
323316 | Watch and Clock Maker and Repairer | 3 |
323412 | Toolmaker | 3 |
324211 | Vehicle Body Builder | 3 |
324212 | Vehicle Trimmer | 3 |
333311 | Roof Tiler | 3 |
342311 | Business Machine Mechanic | 3 |
342411 | Cabler (Data and Telecommunications) | 3 |
342413 | Telecommunications Lineworker | 3 |
351111 | Baker | 3 |
351112 | Pastry cook | 3 |
351211 | Butcher or Smallgoods Maker | 3 |
351411 | Cook | 3 |
361111 | Dog Handler or Trainer | 3 |
361199 | Animal Attendants and Trainers NEC* | 3 |
361311 | Veterinary Nurse | 3 |
362111 | Florist | 3 |
362211 | Gardener (General) | 3 |
362212 | Arborist | 3 |
362213 | Landscape Gardener | 3 |
362311 | Greenkeeper | 3 |
*NEC – Not Elsewhere Classified
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