Permanent skilled visa category listed by the Department of Home Affairs.
Last verified: 2026-08-15Official sources: 3Status: active
Research, not a decision. This record describes an official pathway but cannot determine personal eligibility or guarantee progression.
At a glance
Statusactive
WorkYes
DependantsPotentially
DurationNot yet verified
Financial requirementNot yet verified
Permanent residencePotential route
Eligibility
Invitation, occupation, points, skills and other requirements apply.
Invitation requiredThe route requires an invitation and satisfaction of the applicable occupation, skills, points and other criteria.Checked 2026-08-15
Potential immigration path
Potential pathway · Eligibility at every stage is subject to current requirements.
application
Application
Submit through the route required by the responsible authority.
temporary residence
Residence status
Status and rights depend on the approved category.
renewal
Renewal or next status
Potential progression is subject to continuing requirements.
permanent residence
Permanent residence
Availability and qualifying residence must be verified for this route.
citizenship
Citizenship eligibility
Not automatic; separate residence, language, character and other rules may apply.
Settlement and citizenship relationships
permanent residencePotential routeSubclass 189 is a permanent visa if granted; citizenship is a separate process. Earliest stated interval: 0 years. Not automatic.
citizenshipPotential routeCitizenship requires the separate general residence and eligibility requirements; holding the visa does not guarantee citizenship. Not automatic.
Application workflow
1Confirm the current official route
2Check applicant-specific eligibility
3Prepare the authority's required evidence
4Apply through the required channel
Remaining verification gaps
Any dimensions not shown here are still being checked against effective-dated official sources. Unknown information is not treated as a requirement or as “not required.” Source-found facts remain subject to applicant-specific conditions and editorial review.