This temporary visa lets an employer sponsor a suitably skilled worker to fill a position they can’t find a suitably skilled Australian to fill.
Short-term stream
This visa enables employers to address labour shortages by bringing in skilled workers where employers can’t source an appropriately skilled Australian worker.
Stay
You can stay for up to 2 years or up to 4 years if an International Trade Obligation (ITO) applies. Hong Kong passport holders may stay up to 5 years.
Cost
From AUD1,290
Processing Time
- 75% of applications: 10 months
- 90% of applications: 12 months
Medium-term stream
This visa enables employers to address labour shortages by bringing in skilled workers where employers can’t source an appropriately skilled Australian worker.
Stay
Up to 4 years.
Hong Kong passport holders may stay up to 5 years.
Cost
From AUD2,690
Processing Time
75% of applications: 3 months
90% of applications: 10 months