VETASSESS Updates Its Professional Assessment Framework for 2025
VETASSESS Skill Assessment is a crucial requirement for individuals applying for Australia Permanent Residency, ensuring their qualifications and work experience meet the country’s skilled migration standards.
VETASSESS has updated its assessment framework for professional occupations for the year 2025. These changes will be in effect from December 1, 2025.
What is VETASSESS and why is it important?
VETASSESS (Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services) is one of the leading skill assessment authorities essential for Australia. It evaluates skilled professionals on the basis of their educational qualifications, skills, work experience, nominated occupation to be listed on the Australia Skilled Occupation List.
VETASSESS evaluates profiles for certain professional and trade occupations. The main purpose of evaluating profiles is to get assurance that the selected applicant is capable enough for the Australian labour market.
VETASSESS assesses 341 professional occupations across various industries. Some of the sectors with occupations are listed such as:
Business and Finance – Economist and Market Research Analyst
Construction and Manufacturing – Project Builder and Landscape Architect
Arts and Education – Print Journalist and Web Designer
Science, Health and Agriculture – Veterinary Nurse and Physician
Hospitality and Retail – Importer or Exporter and Cafe or Restaurant Manager
You can also read more on which occupations are included in the professional occupations to be assessed by VETASSESS.
Latest Updates Brought Under By VETASSESS
From December 2025, certain changes will be made applicable under VETASSESS skill assessment procedures such as:
1. Processing Time
VETASSESS has made a timeframe regarding processing time required for the application. It is a minimum time required by the authorities to assess the application and revert to the applicants. Well, the processing time for certain assessment types are as follows:
Assessment type | Timeframe |
Skill Assessment for Migration | 7 weeks |
Outcome Review | 7 weeks |
Reassessment | 7 weeks |
Appeal | 12 weeks |
2. Timeframe to Submit Additional Documents
VETASSESS will now grant applicants an additional 28 days to submit any supplementary documents requested by the assessing authority. However, the authority will also make 2 further attempts to obtain them, if failed in the first place. If an applicant does not respond to the requests made, VETASSESS will consider the application as not suitable.
3. Urgent Processing for Applicants with Invitation to Apply (ITA)
VETASSESS has also assured applicants who have received ITA has 60 days to lodge the application but their skill assessment report is expired or is about to expire, they can request authority to process their application under priority basis without paying priority processing fee.
4. What’s Next After Completing Full Skill Assessment ?
Once the entire skill assessment procedure is being done, applicants can check the results and proceed further accordingly. There is a complete list of timeframe applicable for different aspects:
If the Result Is Not Suitable | |
Ask for a review of the same occupation | within 90 days |
Apply again for the same occupation | within 12 months |
Apply again for a different occupation | within 12 months |
If the Result Is Suitable | |
Ask for a review of the same occupation | within 12 months |
Renew your assessment for the same occupation | within 3 years |
5. Additional Requirements for Identity Documents
VETASSESS has also asked applicants to provide at least 3 separate additional identity documents such as:
● At least one document must show the applicant's full name and date of birth
● At least one document must be a current and valid (not cancelled or expired) government-issued identity document with the applicant's photograph and signature
● If the applicant has changed their legal name, they must provide documents that show the change from one legal name to the next (statutory declarations are not acceptable)
6. Updated VETASSESS Skill Assessment Fee
VETASSESS Skill assessment has also updated its fee structure applicable from October 22, 2025. The updated list of application fee is as follows:
For both qualifications and employment - Australian or Overseas | Applying from within Australia (includes GST) | Applicant is not a resident of Australia for tax purposes (excludes GST) |
Online application | AUD $1205.60 | AUD $1096.00 |
Priority Processing Fee | AUD $907.50 | AUD $825.00 |
Overall, the latest VETASSESS updates aim to make the skills assessment process more transparent, efficient, and supportive for applicants in professional occupations. These changes give candidates more flexibility and clearer pathways to manage reviews, reassessments, and document submissions. Applicants planning to apply for Australia PR can now navigate the process with improved timelines and better clarity.
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Well, if you are also a skilled professional and wish to immigrate to Australia but confused about which assessment authority is applicable according to your job profile, then consult Province Immigration. Our expert immigration consultants and dedicated case managers will assist you in delivering you positive skill assessment for Australia PR.
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