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Australia
Physiotherapist Visa Route
Skilled Independent (189) / Skilled Nominated (190)
Physiotherapy is on Australia's MLTSSL; AHPRA registration is the gateway and the pathway is well established.
Easy
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Minimum Salary
A$80,000
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Processing Time
8–16 weeks
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Path to PR
Immediate PR
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Job Offer
Not required
Language requirement:
Competent English (IELTS 7.0 for AHPRA)
Eligibility requirements
- 1Physiotherapy degree and AHPRA registration (via APC skills assessment)
- 2IELTS 7.0 per band for AHPRA
- 3Minimum 65 points
- 4Age under 45
Document checklist
- Valid passport
- AHPRA/APC assessment evidence
- Physiotherapy degree and transcripts
- IELTS test results
- Employment reference letters
- Police clearances
- Medical examination
Step-by-step process
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Apply to AHPRA/APC for overseas physiotherapy registration
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Achieve IELTS 7.0 per band for AHPRA
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Calculate points and submit EOI in SkillSelect
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Receive invitation and lodge visa application
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Complete medical and police checks
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Receive visa grant
Official source
Always verify requirements directly with the official Australia immigration authority.
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