Why Move to Australia from the UK

• Australia is targeting 190,000 immigrants in 2024

• FREE education for children and FREE universal healthcare services

• 40-hour work week

• Just 26 million population, means HUGE opportunities for skilled professionals

• AUD 92,000 per year national average salary for skilled workers

List of Australia Visas

• Australia Visit Visa
• Australia Student Visa
• Australia Training Visa
• Australia Work Visa
• Australia Family visas
• Australia Skilled visas

How to Immigrate to Australia

• Australia is the most popular destination for those immigrating from the UK. Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne, Canberra, Perth, and Brisbane are UK citizen’s most popular relocating destinations.

• There are several pathways to migrate from the UK to Australia, with a Skilled Migration Visa, Family Visa, or Partner Visa being the most popular.

• Anyone below 45 years of age can migrate from the UK to Australia. Young people moving to Australia apply for a Skilled Independent Visa.

• The Australian government also offers a Global Talent Visa, a permanent visa for anyone with an international record of exceptional achievement in any eligible field.

• You can also migrate to Australia under a Visit Visa, Student Visa, Training Visa, and Work Visa.

• The Skilled Migration Visa to Australia includes 5 subsets including:-

• Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189)

• Graduate Temporary (subclass 485) Visa

• Skilled - Nominated (subclass 190) Visa

• Skilled Regional (subclass 887) Visa

• Skilled - Nominated or Sponsored Provisional (subclass 489) Visa

• Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189) is the most common visa that allows the holder to work and live in Australia without sponsorship from a region, state, or relatives.

• You must score at least 65 points to get a visa under the Skilled Migration Program.

• You need to have garnered employment experience in at least 1 of the occupations included in SOL (Skilled Occupations List), depending on the type of visa you have applied for. As of 2023, there are 17 jobs under SOL, namely:-

• Chief Executive or Managing Director
• Construction Project Manager
• Mechanical Engineer
• Developer Programmer
• Software Engineer
• Maintenance Planner
• General Practitioner
• Resident Medical Officer
• Psychiatrist
• Medical Practitioner nec
• Midwife
• Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
• Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
• Registered Nurse (Perioperative)
• Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)
• Registered Nurse (Medical)
• Registered Nurses nec

• Priority is given to employer sponsored visa subclasses, namely:-

• Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494)

• Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) visa (subclass 186) 

• Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa (subclass 482)

• Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) visa (subclass 187)

Australia Immigration Plan 2023-24
Stream	Immigration numbers	Percentage
Family stream	52,500	28
Skill stream	1,37,000	72
Total	1,90,000	100

• The above table shows enough opportunities for immigrating from the UK to Australia for the right kind of skilled professional. Immigration to Australia is simple and easy for you as a UK citizen.

Benefits of Immigrating to Australia from the UK

• Excellent quality of life.

• Sunny, bright climate in Australia compared to wet, cold weather in the UK.

• A nature’s paradise with 80% of animals endemic to Australia.

• As the least populated nation, Australia has enormous space for all to build and expand their home.

• Australia has a massive coastline with many ideal surfing destinations.

• Most population is of British origin, thanks to their shared colonial past.

• Exotic locations, with Great Barrier Reef as the most sought-after.

• Right to live and work anywhere in the country permanently.

• Excellent opportunities to enhance education qualification.

• PR holders can sponsor family members for a PR.

• Apply for citizenship after living for 5 years on a PR visa.

• PR holder is eligible for First Home Owners Grant of AUD 10,000.

Eligibility Criteria for Australia Immigration from the UK

• Though there is no particular route to apply for an Australian visa, the eligibility criteria to get PR in Australia are easy to meet. However, it can take anywhere up to 1 or 1.5 years, depending on the visa requirements and other documentation processes.

• A point-based system helps you to migrate to Australia, where you need to score a minimum of 65 out of 100, which is calculated based on the following factors:-

• Age:- To apply for a Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189), you must be between 18 and 45.

• English Language Proficiency:- You need to demonstrate excellent command over the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking, with good scores in PTE or IELTS tests.

• Adaptability:- you must have a certificate of good character that helps you comfortably adapt to Australian society.

• Education:- you need to have a doctorate, bachelor’s, or master’s degree to get preference from Australian authorities.

• Work Experience:- you need at least 1 year of work experience in your chosen field of expertise.

• Health Certificate:- you need to have a certificate of good health issued by a reputed institution upon examination.

• Ensure occupation is on Medium and Long-term Skills Strategic List (MLTSSL).

• Scoring between 80 - 85 points out of 100 makes you eligible for a faster invitation to apply for PR in Australia.

• Following is the category-wise distribution of points based on which your eligibility for an Australia visa will be calculated.
   

Category	Points
Age limit - 25 to 32 years	30
Education outside Australia – Doctorate	20
Proficiency in English - total 8 bands	20
Work experience in Australia 8 to 10 years	20
Work experience outside Australia – 8 to 10 years	15
Niche skills (doctorate/master’s) by research in Australia	10
Professional year in a skilled program in Australia	5
Community language accreditation	5
190 visa (state sponsorship)	5
Study in a regional area	5
491 visa (relative/regional sponsorship)	15
Applicant without spouse/de-facto partner or if spouse holds PR or is an Australian citizen	10
Skilled spouse or de-facto partner (requirement for age, skills, English language)	10
Spouse or de-facto partner with competent English (skill/age no prerequisite)	5

 

What are the Requirements to Migrate to Australia

• If you are planning to migrate to Australia on a PR visa from the UK, you must meet the following requirements:-

• Aged below 45 years old.

• Proficient in a skillset under Australia’s skill list.

• Must pass skills assessment test by certified authorities in Australia.

• Score required points based on your qualifications and English language skills.

• Must be nominated by an Australian employer for a direct entry visa.

• Have relevant skills to undertake the role applied for, with experience of at least 2 years.

• Read/understand the ‘Life in Australia’ booklet and must agree to the Australian Values Statement.

What are the Steps to Apply

• Check eligibility for Australia PR as per skillset and job availability.

• Clear English language proficiency test (IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE).

• Get your skills assessed by the Skills Assessment Authority.

• Register EOI for PR under the relevant visa you are eligible for.

• If you meet the requirement, get an Invitation to Apply (ITA).

• Apply for Australia PR within 60 days of getting ITA.

• Get your Australia PR and fly off to start your new life.

Australia Visa Processing Fees

• Australia’s government has revised visa processing fees from July 1, 2023. The updated rates are as follows:-

Visa Type	Fees
Student and Guardian (Subclass 500 & 590)	AUD 710
General Skilled Migration (Subclass 189, 190, 491, 494)	AUD 4,640
Graduate Temporary Subclass 485	AUD 1,895
Partner (Subclass 300, 820/801, 309/100)	AUD 8,850
Parent (Contributory) first installment. Second Visa Application charge for Contributory Parent visa (143 visas) is same	AUD 420 – 4,765
TSS – STSOL (Subclass 482)	AUD 1,455
TSS – MLTSSL (Subclass 482)	AUD 3,035
ENS/RSMS (Subclass 186, 187)	AUD 4,640
Business Migration (Subclass 188A, 188B)	AUD 9,450
Significant Investor Visa (SIV) (188C)	AUD 13,860
Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) – applying onshore	AUD 475
Citizenship Application (By Conferral)	AUD 540

Australia Visa Processing Time

Work and skilled visas	Processing time
124 Distinguished Talent	24 months to 27 months
858 Distinguished Talent	80 days to 24 months
132 Business Talent	26 months  to 40 months
186 Employer Nomination Scheme	6 months to 18 months
188 Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional)	18 months  to 38 months
400 Temporary Work (Short Stay Activity)	23 days to 46 days
403 Temporary Work (International Relations)	8 days to 15 months
407 Training	4 months to 10 months
408 Temporary Activity	8 days to 11 months
417 Working Holiday	28 days to 3 months
462 Work and Holiday	10 months to 20 months
476 Skilled – Recognised Graduate	35 months to 35 months
189 Skilled – Independent	18 months to 35 months
190 Skilled – Nominated	9 months to 19 months
489 Skilled – Regional (Provisional)	28 months
491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional)	7 months to 18 months
494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional)	5 months to 10 months
887 Skilled – Regional	21 months to 22 months
485 Temporary Graduate	11 months to 17 months
888 Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent)	23 months to  27 months

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