This is a permanent visa allowing indefinite stay in Australia, commencing from the visa grant date. You can include eligible family members in your application, but they must meet health and character requirements. This section covers visa costs, processing times, and obligations for both applicants and sponsors.

Primary applicant:

• AUD4,640.00
• Additional charges apply for family members.
• A second installment fee of AUD4,890 is applicable for family members aged 18 or older without Functional English skills.
• Additional costs may be incurred for health checks, police certificates, and biometrics.

Applicants must:

• Possess the required skills and qualifications for the nominated occupation.
• Meet any licensing, registration, or membership requirements in the intended state or territory.
• Have relevant work experience and be sponsored by the employer who sponsored their temporary work visa (457 or 482).
• Generally be under 45 years old, unless specific exemptions apply.
• Hold specified visas, such as a subclass 457 or 482 visa, as the primary visa holder or a Bridging visa A, B, or C granted after the temporary work visa expires.
• Maintain a clean immigration history with no visa cancellations or previous application refusals.

Processing times vary but typically range from 7 to 14 months, depending on the application’s accuracy and completeness. Delays may occur if documents are missing or additional information is required.

Eligibility criteria include skills, qualifications, work experience, age, and compliance with immigration history requirements as outlined earlier.