Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)
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Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)
Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)
Australia · Work
What it is
Permanent visa for skilled workers nominated by an Australian employer. Direct Entry, Temporary Residence Transition, and Labour Agreement streams.
Key facts
- Category
- Work
- Duration
- Permanent
- Processing time
- See official page for current processing times
- Extendable
- No
- Path to permanent residence
- Direct route
- Dependants
- Yes
- Age
- Under 46
- English requirement
- Competent English
- How to apply
- Online
- Health insurance
- Not required
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all, so confirm your own case on the official page.
Fees
- Application fee
- AUD 6,140
Key requirements
- Nomination by an approved Australian employer
- Occupation on the relevant skilled list (DE stream) or 2 years on 482 (TRT stream)
- Suitable skills assessment
- At least Competent English
- Meet health and character requirements
Working on this visa
Permanent resident: full work and study rights in Australia; the Direct Entry stream requires an eligible occupation and the skills/experience its criteria set, with no post-grant regional-employment condition.
Bringing family
Family can apply; dependants 18+ should show functional English; all must meet the health requirement.
Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 26 July 2026.