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)

Contact Zafco for requirements assessment.