Australia
Accountant Visa Route
Skilled Independent (189) / Skilled Nominated (190)
CPA Australia, CA ANZ and IPA all assess overseas qualifications; accountants regularly receive invitations from SkillSelect.
Minimum Salary
A$80,000
Processing Time
8–16 weeks
Path to PR
Immediate PR
Job Offer
Not required
Language requirement:
Competent English (IELTS 6.0 per band)
Eligibility requirements
- 1Accounting degree and skills assessment from CPA Australia, CA ANZ or IPA
- 2Competent English: IELTS 6.0 per band
- 3Minimum 65 points
- 4Age under 45
Document checklist
- Valid passport
- CPA/CA ANZ/IPA skills assessment outcome
- Accounting degree and transcripts
- IELTS test results
- Employment reference letters
- Police clearances
- Medical examination results
Step-by-step process
- 1
Apply for skills assessment through CPA Australia, CA ANZ or IPA
- 2
Achieve IELTS 6.0+ per band
- 3
Calculate points and submit EOI in SkillSelect
- 4
Receive invitation and lodge visa application within 60 days
- 5
Complete medical and police checks
- 6
Receive visa grant
Official source
Always verify requirements directly with the official Australia immigration authority.
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