Australia PR Requirements 2025 – 2026
Australia is a beautiful country with a strong economy, top-quality education and excellent healthcare system. It attracts people from all over the world who want to live, work and settle permanently. If you want to become a permanent resident of Australia, you need to apply for a PR (Permanent Residency) visa.
Key Australia PR Requirements for 2025 - 2026
To apply for Australia PR in 2025, you must meet certain basic requirements:
Age Limit – You must be under 45 years old for most skilled PR visas.
English Language – You must prove your English skills through tests like IELTS, PTE, or TOEFL. You need at least Competent English (IELTS 6 in each band).
Occupation – Your job must be listed on Australia’s Skilled Occupation List.
Skills Assessment – You must get your skills assessed by the approved body for your occupation (e.g., Engineers Australia, ACS).
Points Test – You need a minimum of 65 points. Points are based on your age, English, work experience, qualifications, etc.
Health & Character – You must pass a medical exam and provide a police clearance certificate.
Expression of Interest (EOI) – You must submit an online profile through SkillSelect and wait for an invitation.
Invitation to Apply (ITA) – After receiving the ITA, you must submit your PR visa application within 60 days.
Pathways to Australian PR
There are different ways (visa types) through which you can get PR in Australia:
1. Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189)
For people who are not sponsored.
Points-based and highly competitive.
You must submit an EOI and get an invitation.
2. Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190)
You must be nominated by an Australian state or territory.
Gives you extra 5 points in the points test.
3. Skilled Work Regional Visa (Subclass 491)
For regional areas of Australia.
You get 15 bonus points for regional nomination.
4. Employer-Sponsored PR Visas
If an Australian company offers you a job, they can sponsor you.
Examples: ENS Visa (Subclass 186) and Regional Employer Sponsored Visa (Subclass 494).
5. Partner Visas
If your spouse or partner is an Australian citizen or PR holder, you can apply for a Partner Visa (Subclass 820/801 or 309/100).
6. Parent Visas
Parents of Australian citizens or PR holders can apply for contributory or non-contributory parent visas.
7. Business or Investor Visas
If you want to start or invest in a business in Australia, you can apply under the Business Innovation and Investment Visa (Subclass 188/888).
Documents Required for Australia PR Application in 2025
To apply for PR, you need to gather important documents. Here’s a list:
Personal Documents
Passport (must be valid)
Birth certificate
Passport-size photos (as per Australian visa photo size)
English Language Proof
IELTS/PTE/TOEFL scorecard (valid for 3 years)
Education Documents
Degree/diploma certificates
Mark sheets or transcripts
Course completion letters (if needed)
Work Experience Documents
Reference letters from employers
Pay slips
Appointment and relieving letters
Tax records (if applicable)
Skills Assessment Result
From the relevant authority (e.g., ACS, Engineers Australia, TRA, etc.)
Expression of Interest (EOI) Confirmation
Printout of your SkillSelect EOI submission
Processing Time and Fees
Subclass 189: 6 to 12 months
Subclass 190: 6 to 9 months
Subclass 491: 6 to 9 months
Main applicant: approx. AUD 4,640
Spouse: approx. AUD 2,320
Child (under 18): approx. AUD 1,160
Fees may vary, so always check the latest on the Department of Home Affairs website.
Benefits of Australia PR
Live and work anywhere in Australia
Access to free public healthcare (Medicare)
Children get access to free public education
Apply for citizenship after meeting residency criteria
Sponsor your family to join you
Travel in and out of Australia freely
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