Criteria:
- Available for 456 occupations on the new Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL)
- Must have an employer to sponsor you and pay a a salary at or above the TSMIT, currently AU$73,150 per year
Core Skills Requirements:
- Be nominated to work in an occupation on the CSOL
- Be nominated by an approved sponsor
- There is no age requirement for this visa; however, you must be under 45 to apply for Permanent Residency through the 186 Visa after holding a 482 Visa for 2 years
- Have at least 1 year of full-time work experience
- Some occupations require a skills assessment
- Meet the health and character requirements
- English proficiency of at least IELTS overall 5.0, with at least 5.0 in each test component, or PTE overall of at least 36, with at least 36 in each test component
Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL):
On December 3, 2024, the Australian Government announced the release of the new Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), which includes 456 occupations.
Certain occupations, such as Real Estate Representative, Cafe or Restaurant Manager, Chiropractor, Graphic Designer and Gardener (General), have been excluded from the official Core Skills Occupation List.
On the other hand, occupations like Beauty Therapist, Child Care Worker, Tour Guide and Retail Manager have now been added to the Core Skills Occupation List.
Click here to view the Core Skills Occupation List.
Key features for the Core Skills visa include:
- The Core Skills Visa will provide up to four-years work visa.
- Visa holders will be able to move between sponsors with 180 days to find a new sponsor.
- The time spent with any approved employer will count toward permanent residence requirements. This will avoid the clock resetting with each employer.
- The Core Skills Visa will have a clear path to permanent residency in Australia.
Core Skills Cost:
The Core Skills stream visa fee is AUD 3,115.00 for the main applicant and for each dependent aged 18 years and older.
For dependents under 18 years old, the fee is AUD 780.00 per person.
Additional costs may apply for English language tests, health checks, police certificates and migration agent or immigration lawyer.
Core Skills Processing Times:
The Core Skills Visa processing time is expected to be approximately 21 business days.
Other Skills in Demand Streams:
Essential Skills Pathway or Labour Agreement Stream
Click here to learn more about the Skills in Demand Visa.
This article is updated regularly. Last updated: Monday 6th of January 2025
