Australian Immigration Requirements 2026
Complete eligibility criteria for Australian skilled migration. Documentation, health, and character requirements.
Australian Immigration Requirements
Comprehensive checklist for skilled migration visa applications.
Core Requirements
Skills Assessment
- Positive assessment from relevant authority
- Occupation on skilled list
- Qualifications verification
- Work experience verification
English Language
- IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, or CAE accepted
- Minimum Competent English (IELTS 6)
- Higher scores for more points
Age Requirement
- Under 45 at time of invitation
- Points available 18-44
Health Requirements
- Medical examination by panel physician
- Chest X-ray
- Blood tests
- General health assessment
Character Requirements
- Police clearance from all countries lived 12+ months
- No significant criminal history
- Genuine applicant declaration
Documentation Checklist
Identity Documents
- Passport (certified copy)
- Birth certificate
- National ID
- Name change documents (if applicable)
Education Documents
- Degree certificates
- Transcripts
- Skills assessment outcome
- Educational Credential Assessment
Employment Documents
- Reference letters (detailed)
- Employment contracts
- Pay slips
- Tax records
- Organizational charts
Financial Documents
- Bank statements
- Settlement funds evidence
- Asset documentation
Assessing Authorities
- Engineers Australia (engineering)
- ACS (IT professionals)
- ANMAC (nurses)
- VETASSESS (general occupations)
- CPA/CA (accountants)
- TRA (trades)
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