Applying for this visa

Step 1 - Applicant is nominated or sponsored

Before you apply for this visa you must arrange to be either nominated by a participating State/Territory government or sponsored by an eligible relative.
See:
State/Territory government nomination
Eligible relative sponsorship

Step 2 - Applicant lodges a visa application

When you have arranged a suitable State/Territory government nomination or eligible relative sponsorship, you can apply for a visa.
See: Applicant applies for a visa