Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189)
Australia's points-tested permanent visa for skilled workers not sponsored by an employer or family member. Requires an occupation on the skilled list and an invitation to apply.
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Key Details
Stay Requirements
Subclass 189 grants permanent residence; maintaining PR / re-entry needs genuine Australian residence (5-yr travel facility)
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- Permanent residency for skilled workers
- No employer sponsorship required
- Points-tested eligibility
- Access to Australian healthcare
- Pathway to citizenship
The catch
- You have to actually live there. At least 183 days a year in-country — this becomes your main home, not a paper residency.
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What could change
Changes in immigration policy could impact the points system.
Tax Notes
Australia has a progressive tax system with a top marginal rate of 45% for high-income earners.