There's no single "best" visa — there's the best visa for your trade, age, experience and family. We help you find the right route and negotiate employer sponsorship for you.
482
An Australian employer sponsors you for up to four years. TEA helps negotiate employer sponsorship terms. A later subclass 186 pathway may be available if the applicable criteria are met; permanent residency is not automatic.
You're tied to your sponsor — which is why getting the right employer matters.
186
Permanent residency sponsored by an employer, either directly or after time on a 482. For experienced tradespeople with a strong sponsor, this can be the single-step prize.
Requires a committed sponsor and usually three years' experience in your trade.
189
Points-tested permanent residency with no employer or state sponsor required. Competitive, but strong for younger tradespeople with good English scores and solid experience.
Invitation rounds are competitive — points strategy is everything.
190 / 491
State or territory governments decide nominations under their own criteria. Sometimes called state sponsorships, these are separate from employer sponsorship negotiations. The 190 is a permanent visa; the 491 is provisional and regional, with a potential permanent pathway subject to eligibility.
You commit to living in the nominating state or region for a period.
Important: visa rules, occupation lists and processing times change regularly. The information here is general guidance only. Sponsorships and visa outcomes are not guaranteed.
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