UK Citizen Moving to Australia Visa Guide

An exhaustive legal and statutory guide for British citizens, skilled professionals, and tradespeople evaluating Permanent Residency (Subclass 189/190) and employer sponsorship (Subclass 482/186) in Australia.

Statutory Framework (Migration Regulations 1994)

General Skilled Migration (GSM) System

Australian permanent immigration is governed by the Migration Act 1958 and Migration Regulations 1994, administered via the online SkillSelect EOI platform.

British passport holders qualify under the **Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent)** or **Subclass 190 (State Nominated)** streams by scoring points for age, English proficiency (IELTS/PTE), trade/degree qualifications, and skilled work experience.

Statutory Key Parameters:

EOI Platform	Department of Home Affairs SkillSelect
Minimum EOI Pass	65 Points Minimum
Upper Age Cap	Under 45 Years Old
Employer Visa	Subclass 482 TSS / 186 ENS
Skills Assessment	TRA / VETASSESS / ACS

SkillSelect EOI Points Test Calculator

Australian Points Checker

Enter your SkillSelect points score to evaluate Australian PR visa eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Under Migration Regulations 1994, the minimum statutory threshold to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) via SkillSelect for Subclass 189/190 visas is 65 points. However, actual invitation round cut-offs vary depending on occupation demand.

Applicants must be under 45 years of age at the time of receiving an invitation to apply (ITA) for Subclass 189, 190, or 491 visas.

The Subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa allows Australian employers to sponsor qualified UK professionals for up to 4 years. After 2 years of full-time employment, sponsored workers can transition to permanent residency via the Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186 ENS).