Australia PR & Citizenship

Overview

Australia offers a range of permanent residency (PR) visas for skilled workers, family members, business owners, and international graduates. PR allows you to live, work, and study anywhere in Australia. After fulfilling residency requirements, you may become eligible for Australian citizenship, offering you full legal rights and a powerful passport.

Benefits of Permanent Residency

Live and work in Australia indefinitely
Access to Medicare (public healthcare)
Eligibility to sponsor eligible relatives
Pathway to Australian citizenship
Free or subsidized education for children
Travel in and out of Australia freely (with a valid travel facility)

Popular PR Visa Categories

Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189): Points-tested PR for skilled workers without sponsorship
Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190): Requires nomination from an Australian state/territory
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491): Leads to PR (Subclass 191)
Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186): Employer-sponsored PR
Partner and Family PR Visas: For spouses, children, or parents of Australian citizens/PR holders

Australia Citizenship

After holding PR status and residing in Australia for at least 4 years (with 12 months as a permanent resident), you can apply for Australian citizenship. You must meet character requirements, demonstrate basic English proficiency, and pass the citizenship test.

Enjoy full voting rights
Travel on an Australian passport
Access government jobs and benefits
No need to renew PR every 5 years

Eligibility for PR

Age typically between 18–45 years (varies by visa)
Occupation on Skilled Occupation List (SOL or CSOL)
Skills assessment from relevant authority
Competent English (IELTS 6.0+ or equivalent)
Points-based test (minimum 65 points for Subclass 189/190)

Required Documents

Valid passport
English language test results
Educational and work experience documents
Skills assessment letter
Health and police clearance

Processing Time

Subclass 189/190: ~6 to 12 months
Partner Visas: ~8 to 20 months
Citizenship: ~3 to 6 months after eligibility

How We Help

Our team assists with eligibility checks, skill assessment applications, Expression of Interest (EOI), state nomination, documentation, PR visa filing, and citizenship application support. From start to finish, we guide you step-by-step to make your dream of living in Australia a reality.

Ready for PR or Citizenship?

Get expert guidance on your Australian PR or citizenship pathway. We help you assess your points, choose the right visa, and submit a complete application.

Top PR Visas

Subclass 189 – Skilled Independent

Subclass 190 – Skilled Nominated

Subclass 186 – Employer Sponsored

Subclass 491 → 191 – Regional Pathway

Common Questions

What is the cost of PR?

Can I apply without a job offer?

Do I need a migration agent?

How many points do I need?

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