Australia PR Visa from India

Overview

Australia’s main permanent routes for skilled Indians are points-tested. You choose an occupation, get a skills assessment, submit an Expression of Interest and wait for an invitation.

Key points

Who can apply

• Skilled workers under 45 at the time of invitation
• Applicants with a positive skills assessment
• Applicants with at least competent English

Eligibility details

• Choose an occupation on the relevant skilled occupation list
• Hold a positive skills assessment from the assessing authority for that occupation
• Be under 45 when invited, have the required English and score at least 65 points
• Submit an Expression of Interest in SkillSelect, which stays active for two years
• Wait for an invitation, then apply within the time given

How the process works

1. Pick your occupationMatch your skills to the skilled occupation list
2. Skills assessmentApply to the assessing authority for your occupation
3. English testBook IELTS, PTE or another accepted test
4. Submit your EOIEnter your points in SkillSelect
5. Invitation and applicationLodge the visa, then complete health and character checks

How OvalArc helps

1. Free assessmentWe review your age, education, work history and language score.
2. Route planYou receive options with costs and timelines in writing.
3. DocumentsWe prepare and check every document before filing.
4. Filing and follow-upWe submit, track and respond to the authority.

Costs and timelines

• Skills assessment fee
• English test fee
• Visa application charge and health examinations
• Police certificates and document translations

Government fees and processing times change. Your adviser gives the current figures from the official source.

Documents we usually need

• Valid passport
• Education certificates and mark sheets
• Work experience and reference letters
• Language test result (IELTS, CELPIP, TEF or other)
• Police clearance and medical when required
• Proof of funds and civil documents

The exact list depends on your case.

Mistakes to avoid

• Submitting documents that do not match each other
• Missing deadlines in an invitation or request letter
• Hiding past refusals or travel history
• Relying on outdated rules from old web pages

Common questions