DIRECT ENTRY STREAM (SUBCLASS 186 VISA)

The Direct Entry Stream of the Employer Nomination Scheme Visa (Subclass 186) lets skilled workers with sponsorship from an Australian employer live and work in Australia.

MORE ABOUT THE DIRECT ENTRY STREAM (SUBCLASS 186 VISA)

WHAT THIS VISA ALLOWS:

Employer Nomination Scheme Visa holders under the Direct Entry Stream can:

  • Live in Australia indefinitely
  • Work and study in Australia
  • Enrol in Medicare
  • Travel to and from Australia for five years
  • Sponsor eligible family members to go to Australia
  • If eligible, apply for Australian citizenship

THE REQUIREMENTS:

To apply for the Employer Nomination Scheme Visa under the Direct Entry Stream, candidates must:

  • Be under the age of 45, unless exempt
  • Have an occupation that is on the list of eligible skilled occupations
  • Have at least three years of relevant work experience, unless exempt
  • Have a positive skills assessment, unless exempt
  • Be licensed, registered or a member of a professional body if it’s mandatory in the state or territory where the candidate intends to work
  • Have at least competent English
  • Meet Australia’s health and character requirements

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The Employer Nomination Scheme Visa (Subclass 186) grants successful visa applicants permanent residence. That means visa holders can live and work in Australia indefinitely. Eligible permanent residents can apply for Australian citizenship too.

The Subclass 186 visa is a permanent residence visa, which means it does not expire - it is valid indefinitely. However, the travel facility on the visa expires after five years. After this time, visa holders can apply for a Resident Return Visa or Australian citizenship to continue travelling to and from Australia. 

Australian permanent residents can apply for citizenship after living in Australia for four years on a valid visa. Applicants must have been permanent residents for the 12 months preceding the application. It is also necessary to meet all the other requirements associated with a citizenship application for Australia.

As permanent residents, Subclass 186 visa holders are eligible for Medicare, Australia’s public healthcare scheme.

Subclass 186 visa applicants can apply while offshore or onshore. Those applicants who apply while in Australia must hold a substantive visa or a related bridging visa A, B or C.

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