Make the smart move to Australia by submitting an expression of interest

Being invited to apply for a skilled visa starts with your expression of interest

Before being invited to apply for a skilled visa you need to complete and submit a free expression of interest (EOI) in SkillSelect. This is the Australian Government online system that lets us know you want to apply for a skilled visa.

The Australian Government issues invitations to apply for skilled visas several times a year, based on the EOIs in SkillSelect.

Through SkillSelect, you can be invited to apply for the following skilled visas:

Skilled Independent (subclass 189) visa – no nomination required
Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa – nominated by a state or territory government
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) (subclass 491) visa – nominated by a state or territory government or sponsored by an eligible relative.

For information on other visas, explore visa options.

What you need for your EOI

Before you can complete and submit your EOI you need to:

Check your occupation is on the skilled occupation list. Different skills lists apply to different visas.
Check you can meet the minimum points score (65) using the points calculator.
Get a skills assessment in the occupation you are nominating. A skills assessment is an independent assessment of your skills and qualifications by a relevant assessing authority in Australia. You will need to include the date of the skills assessment, the name of the assessing authority and the reference/receipt number in your EOI.
Complete an English language test if required – you will need at least competent English. Additional points are awarded for proficient or superior English skills. You will be asked to include English test details and results in your EOI. (Your partner and any children aged 18 or older you include in your application will need to have at least functional English by the time the visa decision is made.)
Include information about your educational qualifications.
Provide details of your work experience.

You can create your EOI profile now. Start with your personal details and save your profile. You can add to it as you gather the information we require.

Step 1

Start your EOI and save your personal information

We will then send you an email with your EOI ID and login details.

Step 2

Add all required information

Include the results of your English test and skills assessment as you receive them. Save your EOI at each step until it is complete.

Step 3

Submit your completed EOI

There are no costs involved. If your circumstances change you can update your EOI at any time prior to receiving an invitation to apply for a skilled visa.

Step 4

Receive an invitation to apply for a visa

If you’re invited to apply, you have 60 days from the date of the invitation to complete and submit a valid visa application online.

Step 5

Complete your visa application and upload your documents

Submit your visa application through ImmiAccount, our digital platform for visa applications. Make sure you get your application in on time so you don’t miss out.

Invitations to apply for a skilled visa

Invitations to apply for a skilled visa are sent to selected individuals in eligible occupations who submit an EOI that meets or exceeds the points criteria.

Points are awarded for factors such as:

age
work experience
educational qualifications
English language skills
being nominated by a state or territory (subclass 190 and 491 visas) or sponsored by an eligible family member (subclass 491 visa).

If you don’t meet the points score and you have a partner, use the points calculator to see if they will meet or exceed the minimum points threshold. If they do, suggest they submit an EOI as the primary applicant and include you as a family member.

Start your expression of interest now

Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa – extra points for being nominated by a state or territory

To be eligible for this visa you need to be nominated by a state or territory government agency. Being nominated attracts an extra 5 points.

State and territory government agencies can see EOIs for Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visas in SkillSelect.

Each state and territory has its own skilled occupation list, nomination criteria and process. You may need to provide additional information and documentation, and meet additional requirements.

Depending on the state or territory:

you may be invited to apply for nomination if you have the skills they need and meet their criteria, or
you may need to register your interest in being nominated and then apply for nomination, if invited.

Check the websites below to find out what each state and territory requires:

If you are nominated for this visa we will invite you to apply.

Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) (subclass 491) visa – extra points for being nominated by a state or territory or sponsored by an eligible relative

To be eligible for this visa you need to be nominated by a state or territory government agency, or be sponsored by an eligible relative.

Nomination by a state or territory government agency

Being nominated by a state or territory attracts an extra 15 points.

State and territory government agencies can see expressions of interest for Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) (subclass 491) visas in SkillSelect.