Australia
Dentist Visa Route
Skilled Independent (189) / Skilled Nominated (190)
ADC exams are challenging and take significant preparation; once licensed, dentists command excellent salaries.
Minimum Salary
A$160,000
Processing Time
12–24 weeks
Path to PR
Immediate PR
Job Offer
Not required
Language requirement:
Superior English (IELTS 7.0 per band for ADC)
Eligibility requirements
- 1Dental degree and Australian Dental Council (ADC) assessment
- 2Pass ADC Written Examination and Practical Examination
- 3AHPRA registration
- 4IELTS 7.0 per band
- 5Age under 45
Document checklist
- Valid passport
- ADC assessment and examination results
- AHPRA registration evidence
- Dental degree and transcripts
- IELTS test results
- Police clearances
- Medical examination
Step-by-step process
- 1
Apply to ADC for qualification assessment
- 2
Pass ADC Written Examination
- 3
Pass ADC Practical (Clinical) Examination
- 4
Register with AHPRA
- 5
Submit EOI in SkillSelect and receive invitation
- 6
Lodge visa application, complete medical and police checks
Official source
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