Permanent Residency
Australia Skilled Visa
Official Australian Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) - Points tested stream
Gov Fee
AUD $4,910
Processing
6 months
Max Stay
Unlimited
Work Rights
Yes
*Fees and processing times are subject to change. Check official sources.
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Real-time data from official sources
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Processing Time
6 months
Stream: Points-Tested. 25th: 4 Months, 50th: 6 Months, 75th: 6 Months, 90th: 6 Months. Last updated: 20 April 2026. Data period end: 31 March 2026
payments
Government Fee
AUD $4,910
Yes
Work Rights
Yes
Path to PR