The Subclass 189 Skilled Independent Visa is Australia's most prestigious skilled migration visa, a permanent residency grant that requires no state sponsor, no employer, and no regional commitment. If you have the skills, the English, and the points, this visa opens Australia entirely. Competition is fierce. Gemini helps you build the strongest possible EOI.

Key Requirements

•  Occupation on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)

•  Positive skills assessment from the relevant Australian assessing authority

•  Minimum 65 points on the points test (current ITAs often require 80–90+)

•  Under 45 years of age at the time of invitation

•  Competent English: IELTS 6.0 / PTE 50 / TOEFL 60 in each component

•  Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) in Skill Select and receive an ITA

•  Health and character requirements

Who is This Visa For?

Skilled workers with an occupation on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) who can score at least 65 points and receive an invitation to apply (ITA) from Skill Select. In that case, no sponsorship by a state, territory, or employer is required.

Visa Conditions and Details

•  Permanent residence, live and work anywhere in Australia

•  Sponsor Australian family members for some visa types

•  Travel freely in and out of Australia for 5 years

•  Eligible to apply for Australian citizenship after 4 years of residence (1 year as PR)

•  Access to Medicare, Australia's public health system

Processing Time and Cost

•  Processing Time: 75% within 10 months; 90% within 20 months (highly competitive, points drive wait times)

•  Visa Application Charge: AUD 4,770 (2024–25) primary applicant; AUD 2,385 per dependent 18+

How We Help

Gemini maximises your EOI score by identifying all claimable points, advising on the right skills assessment body, guiding your English test preparation, and managing your Skill Select profile for the optimal invitation outcome.