Professionals and other Skilled Migrants

Skilled – Independent (Residence) visa (subclass 885)

  1. About this Visa
  2. How this Visa Works
  3. Eligibility
  4. Obligations
  5. Applying for this Visa

Age

You must be under 45 years of age on the day of making your application.

Exception: You do not need to meet the age requirement if you are a holder of a Skilled - Graduate visa (subclass 485).

Points awarded

Your eligibility for points is determined by your age on the day of making your application.

Age Points
18 to 29 years 30
30 to 34 years 25
35 to 39 years 20
40 to 44 years 15

Evidence to attach to your application

You must attach a certified copy of a full birth certificate for you and each secondary applicant included in your application.

If birth certificates are not available in your country of birth, other evidence to confirm birth details include, but are not limited to:

Proof of age must be included to make your application complete.

 

Before lodging an application, please read all related eligibility requirements.
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  1. About this Visa
  2. How this Visa Works
  3. Eligibility
  4. Obligations
  5. Applying for this Visa