Employer Nomination Scheme visa

Permanent residence for skilled workers nominated by an Australian employer through Direct Entry, Temporary Residence Transition or a Labour Agreement, subject to the relevant criteria. The transition stream requires a review of qualifying sponsored employment and the requirements for both the worker and nominating business.

This visa lets skilled workers, who are nominated by their employer, live and work in Australia permanently.

Stay: Permanent
Government charge: From A$6,140
Visa type: Permanent

Official information from the Department of Home Affairs

The material below reproduces English-language information from the Department of Home Affairs about this visa. Requirements may have changed since it was added to this website. Use the source link to check the latest information; I can explain relevant provisions in Vietnamese or English during a consultation.

Skilled visa income thresholds have increased in line with changes to annual Average Weekly Ordinary Time Earnings. For more information see Annual indexation of skilled visa income thresholds from 1 July 2026.

We prioritise applications for the Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) visa under Ministerial Direction No. 119. We are currently processing applications that were lodged in:

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This visa has several streams, each with its own criteria and charge. Open the one that matches your situation to read the complete official information.

Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186)

Direct Entry stream

This visa lets skilled workers nominated by an employer live and work in Australia permanently.

Stay: Permanently
Government charge: From AUD6,140.00

Key points

An Australian employer must nominate you
your occupation must be on the relevant list of eligible skilled occupations.
you must have at least Competent English.

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Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)

Labour agreement stream

This visa lets skilled workers nominated by their employer live and work in Australia permanently. The Labour Agreement stream might be for you if you currently work, or will work, for an employer who is party to a labour agreement.

Stay: Permanently
Government charge: From AUD6,140.00

Key points

The employer must have a labour agreement

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Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)

Temporary Residence Transition stream

This visa lets skilled workers nominated by their current employer live and work in Australia permanently.

Stay: Permanent
Government charge: From AUD6,140.00

Key points

You must hold a subclass 457, 482 or eligible bridging visa
Usually, you must have worked in eligible sponsored employment on a full-time basis for at least two years
Your employer must nominate you.

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Basic eligibility

You must have the necessary skills for the job
You must be nominated by an Australian employer
You must meet our health and character requirements

Official source: Department of Home Affairs, immi.homeaffairs.gov.au. © Commonwealth of Australia. Refer to the source website for its copyright and conditions of use.

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