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Generally, for Australia immigration, the major requirement is a minimum score of 65 points for an Australian work visa. However, if your score is between 80-85, there are more chances for Australian immigration along with a PR visa. The score is calculated based on age, education, qualification, work experience, adaptability, etc.
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| Australia Immigration Plan 2023-24 | ||
| Stream | Immigration numbers | Percentage |
| Family stream | 52,500 | 28 |
| Skill stream | 1,37,000 | 72 |
| Total | 1,90,000 | 100 |
| Category | Points |
| Age limit - 25 to 32 years | 30 |
| Education outside Australia – Doctorate | 20 |
| Proficiency in English - total 8 bands | 20 |
| Work experience in Australia
| 20 |
| Work experience outside Australia – 8 to 10 years | 15 |
| Niche skills (doctorate/master’s) by research in Australia | 10 |
| Professional year in a skilled program in Australia | 5 |
| Community language accreditation | 5 |
| 190 visa (state sponsorship) | 5 |
| Study in a regional area | 5 |
| 491 visa (relative/regional sponsorship) | 15 |
| Applicant without spouse/de-facto partner or if spouse holds PR or is an Australian citizen | 10 |
| Skilled spouse or de-facto partner (requirement for age, skills, English language) | 10 |
| Spouse or de-facto partner with competent English (skill/age no prerequisite) | 5 |
| Visa Type | Fees |
| Student and Guardian (Subclass 500 & 590) | |
| Graduate Temporary Subclass 485 | |
| AUD 8,850 | |
| Parent (Contributory) first installment. Second Visa Application charge for Contributory Parent visa (143 visas) is same | AUD 420 – 4,765 |
| TSS – MLTSSL (Subclass 482) | |
| Significant Investor Visa (SIV) (188C) | |
| Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) – applying onshore | |
| Citizenship Application (By Conferral) |
| Work and skilled visas | Processing time |
| 124 Distinguished Talent | 24 months to 27 months |
| 858 Distinguished Talent | 80 days to 24 months |
| 26 months to 40 months | |
| 186 Employer Nomination Scheme | 6 months to 18 months |
| 188 Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) | 18 months to 38 months |
| 400 Temporary Work | 23 days to 46 days |
| 403 Temporary Work | 8 days to 15 months |
| 407 Training | 4 months to 10 months |
| 408 Temporary Activity | 8 days to 11 months |
| 417 Working Holiday | 28 days to 3 months |
| 462 Work and Holiday | 10 months to 20 months |
| 476 Skilled – Recognised Graduate | 35 months to 35 months |
| 189 Skilled – Independent | 18 months to 35 months |
| 190 Skilled – Nominated | 9 months to 19 months |
| 489 Skilled – Regional (Provisional) | 28 months |
| 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) | 7 months to 18 months |
| 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) | 5 months to 10 months |
| 887 Skilled – Regional | 21 months to 22 months |
| 485 Temporary Graduate | 11 months to 17 months |
| 888 Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) | 23 months to 27 months |
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You can permanently move to Australia from the UK with a PR visa. You must apply under an appropriate visa category matching your skillset, education level, and other circumstances. One of the most popular visa routes is the General Skilled Migration Visa. It would be best to meet the age, language, education, work experience, and sponsorship requirements to qualify for a General Skilled Migration visa.
You must submit your Australia PR visa application and all relevant supporting documents to boost your eligibility for PR under your chosen visa category. The requirement for moving to Australia from the UK permanently varies considerably depending on your visa route selected. Some of the most common conditions are age, English language skill levels, if employment is categorized under skilled, education qualification, qualifications gained in Australia, and nominations/sponsorship by relevant bodies.
You will need to meet additional criteria depending on your chosen visa category and your circumstances. Accordingly, your Australia visa processing time will vary. You can also get an AUD 10000 grant from the Australian government for purchasing your first house, apartment, or townhouse if you are eligible.
| Items | Cost |
| Skills Assessment Costs | AUD 500 to 1,000 or UKP 275 to 550 |
| Authentication Fees | AUD 100 to 200 or UKP 55 to 110 |
| Visa Application Fee | AUD 4,640 or UKP 2,417 for subclass 189 |
| Visa Assistance | AUD 2,000 to 4,000 or UKP 1,100 to 2,200 (agency) |
| Mandatory Medical Check | AUD 300 to 600 or UKP 165 to 330 per person |
| Shipping | AUD 6,000 to 12,000 or UKP 3,300 to 6,600 |
| Rental Deposits & Advance Rent | AUD 4,500 or UKP 2,475 |
| Police Certificate | AUD 50 to 100 or UKP 28 to 55 |
| Health Insurance | AUD 250 to 400 or UKP 140 to 220 |
| Flights from the UK to Australia | AUD 1,500 to 3,000 or UKP 825 to 1,650 for 0061 1-way ticket |
You shouldn't book flights or make one-way travel commitments to Australia while your PR visa application is in process. You will be answerable to yourself for any financial loss incurred by you if your PR visa application was finalized later or unsuccessful. It is essential that, as a UK citizen, you must obtain a valid PR visa before entering Australia.
You can travel to Australia on a temporary visa while you wait for the finalization of your PR visa. Remember that you must meet all the relevant criteria and ensure that your arrival and permanent residency in Australia comply with all the conditions. Note that if your UK-to-Australia travels have resulted in you spending time equal to 12 months or more in Australia in the past 10 years, you must provide an Australian Federal Police (AFP) check for your PR visa to be granted.
If you are over 50, you can’t qualify to migrate to Australia from the UK under the General Skilled Migration Visa. However, you can apply for certain types of business visas, but it only allows for three 90-day stays in Australia in a year. Also, your passport must have 6 months remaining by the time it expires.
As a 50-year-old, the business visas you can apply for are Business Innovation Visa, Investor Stream Visa, and Significant Investor Visa. Around 230,000 retired UK immigrants currently live in Australia. All of them claim state pensions from the government of Australia.
However, you can still immigrate to Australia from the UK by applying for Age Dependent Resident Visa (you are dependent on financial support), Parent Visa (you are a parent), Remaining Relative Visa (your only relative lives in Australia), and Carer Relative Visa (you are only carer of relative). To get a PR visa under any of these approved, it is essential that your relative is an Australian citizen.
You need to apply for a Vehicle Import Approval (VIA) from the Australian Department of Infrastructure and Transport, which can take up to 4-6 weeks to be processed.
Once in Australia, the car will be quarantined for inspection, so it must be thoroughly cleaned inside and out beforehand. You must pay import duties and taxes depending on vehicle age and specifications. It can be up to 33% of the car’s value if the Luxury Car Tax is applied. You can ship your vehicle from the UK to Australia through a reliable automobile shipper.
You can immigrate from the UK to Australia with your pets, also. Note Australia has stringent rules regarding animals that can be imported as pets. Only dogs, cats, some types of birds, rabbits, and horses can be imported into Australia. No insects, reptiles, or fish are allowed.
You can ship your pet from the UK to Australia by planning around 2 to 3 months in advance, as many permits are needed to send pets in a plane’s cargo hold or separately through a reliable animal mover only to Melbourne. On arrival in Australia, your pet will be quarantined for 10 days at least, which can be extended if there is any biosecurity risk involved.
The pet also needs to be micro-chipped and must pass a Rabies test. The cost of 10 days of quarantine is AUD 2000, which can increase if additional quarantine is required. You will also need to pay airline transport fees, vet fees, and import permit fees, which may cost you up to GBP 3,000.
