Nurse Visa Route

Eligibility requirements

• 1Nursing degree and ANMAC (Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council) skills assessment
• 2AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) registration or eligibility
• 3Competent English: IELTS 7.0 in each of the four bands for AHPRA (IELTS 6.0 for visa itself)
• 4Minimum 65 points on Australia's points test
• 5Age under 45 at time of invitation
• 6Occupation on the relevant skilled occupations list (MLTSSL or STSOL)

Document checklist

• Valid passport
• ANMAC skills assessment outcome letter
• AHPRA registration or application evidence
• IELTS test results
• Degree and transcripts
• Proof of work experience (reference letters, employment contracts)
• Police clearance from each country of residence (12+ months)
• Medical examination results from a panel physician

Step-by-step process

1. 1

   Obtain a positive skills assessment from ANMAC

2. 2

   Achieve IELTS 7.0 in all bands for AHPRA, and 6.0 in all bands for the visa

3. 3

   Calculate your points score and create a SkillSelect Expression of Interest (EOI)

4. 4

   Receive a state or territory nomination (if applying for subclass 190) for +5 points

5. 5

   Receive an invitation to apply from the Department of Home Affairs

6. 6

   Lodge the visa application and pay the fee

7. 7

   Provide biometrics and undergo a medical examination

8. 8

   Receive visa grant