Australian Skilled Work Visa Processing Times

The skilled migration visa process involves an 'expression of interest' (EOI) followed by a visa application. A visa application can only be made if your expression of interest is accepted and you are invited to apply for a visa.

General estimates are as follows:
• Document preparation 2 to 6 weeks.
• Post lodgement processing 2 to 4 months.

Skills Assessment processing times will vary depending on the Skills Assessing Authority that assesses your nominated occupation.

General estimates are as follows:
• Document preparation 2 to 6 weeks.
• Post lodgement processing 1 to 3 months.

General estimates are as follows:
• Document preparation 2 to 4 weeks.
• Post lodgement processing 2 to 3 months.

General estimates are as follows:
• Document preparation 2 to 4 weeks.
• Post lodgement processing 2 to 3 months.