Australia · for applicants from Nigeria
Permanent visa for invited skilled workers, no sponsor and no state nomination needed. Lets you live and work anywhere in Australia. The most competitive route: you need 65 points to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) via SkillSelect, but in practice recent invitation rounds sit at roughly 85-95+ points. Occupation must be on the MLTSSL.
Rules last verified: 20 August 2026 · by Elizabeth O
Embassy processing
Varies by round and occupation
Our turnaround
5–7 working days
Done-for-you Standard
Government fees
~£2,520
≈ ₦4,591,440
Not invited (points too low)
Score below the round cut-off despite meeting 65.
Fix: Maximise points (English, experience, study, partner, NAATI) before lodging the EOI.
Occupation not on MLTSSL
Nominated occupation not valid for 189.
Fix: Confirm the occupation is on the MLTSSL; otherwise consider 190/491.
Negative skills assessment
Assessing authority did not confirm skills.
Fix: Meet the assessing authority's exact qualification/experience criteria.
Points claim not evidenced
Claimed points (e.g. experience) not provable.
Fix: Hold documentary proof for every point claimed.
Required
Valid passport
When: "all"
Positive skills assessment
When: "all"
English test results
When: "all"
Evidence of skilled employment (for work-experience points)
When: "claiming work points"
Qualification certificates & transcripts
When: "all"
Health examinations & police certificates
When: "all"
1. Prepare your application
Gather documents, draft supporting letters, complete forms
1–3 weeks
2. Rekoja review (if Done-for-you)
Specialist checks your file before you submit
5–7 working days
3. Submit online or at visa centre
Biometrics appointment may be required
1 day
4. Embassy decision
Standard processing. Priority options may be available.
Varies by round and occupation
These are the fees you pay to the government, not Rekoja's service fee. Shown at the indicative exchange rate.
Mandatory
Visa application charge (main applicant)
£2,520
₦4,591,440
Skills assessment (assessing authority)
£0
₦0
English test (IELTS/PTE)
£0
₦0
Total government fees
~£2,520
≈ ₦4,591,440
Indicative. 1 GBP = 1,822 NGN · 16 September 2026. Government fees change. Confirm on the official website before paying.
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