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The Visa Subclass 186 is a Permanent Residence Visa for skilled workers that allows applicants to work and stay in Australia.
If you are considering working in Australia, you may be wondering about the 186 Visa. At first glance, this visa can seem complicated—there are multiple different ‘streams’, and the process involves two stages: your employer submits a nomination application, and you submit your visa application once that nomination is lodged.
As a registered migration agency, Get Your Visa can help. Since 2012, 5,754 of our clients have successfully been granted a visa. We’re proud to have a 96.77% visa success rate.
Before starting your 186 Visa application, it’s important to understand the specific conditions, different requirements and individual costs, as well as the way this kind of visa differs from Student Visas, Family Visas, or Working Holiday Visas. So firstly, what is the 186 Visa?
The Visa Subclass 186 is a Permanent Residence Visa for skilled workers that allows applicants to work and stay in Australia. There are three different pathways, known as ‘streams’ to apply for a 186 Visa.
Visa and nomination fees are set by the Department of Home Affairs and may change. Always refer to the latest information on the official website
Currently, the 186 Visa cost is AUD $4,770 for the main applicant, with additional charges for each family member applying with you:
Aged 18 and over: AUD $2,385
Child under 18: AUD $1,190
Nomination Fee: Sponsors will generally need to pay an application fee of AUD $540
As a registered migration agency with years of experience, we work to provide you with the most suitable solution in order to get your 186 Visa approved.
If you’d like to discuss applying for a 186 Visa with one of our migration agents in Australia at Get Your Visa, get in touch today.
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Direct Entry (DE) Stream
Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) Stream
Labour Agreement (LA) Stream
Eligibility
This stream is for people who have been nominated by their employer under the 186 Direct Entry Visa, or who have never worked in Australia or for temporary residents who do not qualify for the Temporary Residence Transition stream.
It grants Permanent Residency (PR) immediately upon approval.
Requirements
Must meet the specific 186 Visa work experience requirement with 3+ years of relevant work, positive skills assessment, and meet age & English requirements
Eligibility
This stream is for subclass 457 Visa holders who have worked for at least two years for the same employer holding a subclass 457 Visa. This stream is also for TSS 482 Visa holders who have worked at least two years for the same employer holding a TSS 482 Visa.
It grants Permanent Residency (PR) immediately upon approval.
Requirements
Must have worked 2-3 years with the same employer (depending on visa rules), and employer must nominate them
Eligibility
Workers sponsored under a labour agreement between employer & government
It grants Permanent Residency (PR) immediately upon approval.
Requirements
Must meet the terms of the specific labour agreement (may have relaxed age/skills rules)
Not everyone is eligible, or will meet the 186 Visa conditions. To apply, you must meet the following minimum Visa 186 requirements:
· Have been nominated by an Australian employer
· Fall under the 186 Visa age limit, which 50 years old in most cases
· Meet the skills, qualifications, and level of English proficiency
Other 186 Visa Australia requirements are:
You must meet certain health requirements and have a health examination in one of the clinics recognised by the Australian Government. This applies to you and any members of your family unit included in your application. You are able to organise your health examinations upfront before lodging a visa application.
You must be prepared to provide a police certificate from each country you have lived in for 12 months or more during the past ten years and after turning the age of 16.
You must not have any outstanding debts to the Australian Government or must arrange to repay any outstanding debts before the visa can be granted.
Employers must meet all the requirements before nominating a skilled worker for permanent residence in Australia. The process consists of three main steps: nomination eligibility, nomination application, and visa application.
✔ Your business is actively and lawfully operating in Australia
✔ You have a genuine need for a skilled worker to fill a full-time position for at least two years
✔ The salary must be at least $70,000 per year (excluding superannuation) or meet the annual market salary rate (AMSR)
✔ The nominee’s terms and conditions must be comparable to Australian employees in similar roles
✔ The occupation is on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) (unless applying via the Labour Agreement stream)
✔ Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) Stream – for employees who have worked for you on a 482 or 457 visa for at least three years
✔ Direct Entry (DE) Stream – for employees not previously working with you on a 482/457 visa but have skills and experience in the nominated occupation
✔ Labour Agreement Stream – for employers with a negotiated labour agreement with the Australian Government
✔ If required, provide evidence that you have tried to hire an Australian worker before nominating a foreign worker. Job advertisements must have run for at least four weeks within the past four months
✔ Business registration documents (ABN, ACN, ASIC details)
✔ Organisational structure showing business operations
✔ Financial documents (BAS, tax records, profit/loss statements)
✔ Employment contract for the nominee, aligned with Australian labour laws
✔ Market Salary Report to prove the salary meets AMSR
✔ Training contribution (Skilling Australians Fund levy) payment receipt
✔ Submit the nomination application through ImmiAccount
✔ Pay the Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) levy (amount depends on business size)
✔ Employee has the necessary qualifications and work experience
✔ Employee meets English language requirements (unless exempt)
✔ Employee is under the age limit (unless exempt)
From initial consultation to visa approval, we simplify the process for you. Our team manages each step, ensuring a smooth and stress-free journey to Australia.
Have a one-on-one discussion to explore the best visa options and assess your eligibility.
Collect all necessary documents, ensuring you have everything needed for a complete application.
Review and organise documents to ensure they meet visa requirements and standards.
Submit the completed application and supporting documents to the Department of Home Affairs.
Receive the final decision on your visa application and prepare for the next steps.
Have a one-on-one discussion to explore the best visa options and assess your eligibility.
Collect all necessary documents, ensuring you have everything needed for a complete application.
Review and organise documents to ensure they meet visa requirements and standards.
Submit the completed application and supporting documents to the Department of Home Affairs.
Receive the final decision on your visa application and prepare for the next steps.
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