Australia · for applicants from Nigeria
Australia's main employer-sponsored temporary work visa, renamed 'Skills in Demand' in Dec 2024 with three streams: Core Skills (occupation on the CSOL, 456 occupations), Specialist Skills (no list but high income), and Labour Agreement. Requires an approved sponsor, nomination, and salary at/above the income threshold AND the market rate. A two-year accumulated work period leads to PR via the subclass 186 TRT.
Rules last verified: 20 August 2026 · by Elizabeth O
Embassy processing
Varies by stream
Our turnaround
5–7 working days
Done-for-you Standard
Government fees
~£2,332
≈ ₦4,248,904
Salary below threshold / market rate
Pay under the CSIT/SSIT or under the AMSR.
Fix: Ensure pay meets BOTH the income threshold and the market rate.
Occupation not on CSOL
Role not on the Core Skills Occupation List.
Fix: Confirm the occupation is on the current CSOL, or use the Specialist stream.
Sponsor/nomination not approved
Sponsorship or nomination step incomplete.
Fix: Confirm the employer is approved and the nomination is valid.
Experience/skills not evidenced
Cannot show 1+ yr experience or required skills.
Fix: Provide references and qualification evidence.
Required
Valid passport
When: "all"
Employer sponsorship & nomination approval
When: "all"
Skills assessment (if required for the occupation)
When: "occupation dependent"
English test results
When: "all"
Evidence of 1+ yr relevant experience
When: "all"
Health & character (police) checks
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 stream
These are the fees you pay to the government, not Rekoja's service fee. Shown at the indicative exchange rate.
Mandatory
Visa application charge (Core Skills)
£1,697
₦3,091,934
Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) levy - employer
£635
₦1,156,970
Total government fees
~£2,332
≈ ₦4,248,904
Indicative. 1 GBP = 1,822 NGN · 16 September 2026. Government fees change. Confirm on the official website before paying.
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