Australian Skilled Visa Pathways That May Require a VETASSESS Skills Assessment
Depending on your nominated occupation and visa pathway, a VETASSESS Skills Assessment may be required for applications under the following visa subclasses:
Important:
Whether a Skills Assessment is required depends on your nominated occupation, the visa subclass, and the current requirements published by the Department of Home Affairs and VETASSESS. Applicants should always check the latest official requirements before lodging an application.
For occupations assessed by VETASSESS, it evaluates whether your qualifications and employment meet the published assessment requirements for your nominated occupation. A positive skills assessment may be required for certain skilled migration and employer-sponsored visa pathways, depending on the visa and occupation.
VETASSESS is the designated skills assessing authority for 361 professional occupations across a wide range of industries, including:
Application fees vary depending on whether you are applying from within Australia or you are not an Australian tax resident. The applicable fee must be paid when submitting your online application.
Assessment Service | Applying Within Australia (Includes GST) | Applicant Outside Australia / Non-Australian Tax Resident (Excludes GST) |
|---|---|---|
Full Skills Assessment | AUD $1,205.60 | AUD $1,096.00 |
Priority Processing (Additional Fee) | AUD $907.50 | AUD $825.00 |
Outcome Review – Qualification | AUD $374.00 | AUD $340.00 |
Outcome Review – Employment | AUD $669.90 | AUD $609.00 |
Reassessment (Within 12 Months – Change of Occupation) | AUD $819.50 | AUD $745.00 |
Renewal (Within 3 Years) | AUD $520.30 | AUD $473.00 |
Reissue of Outcome Letter | AUD $82.50 | AUD $75.00 |
Appeal of Not Suitable Assessment Outcome | AUD $1,190.20 | AUD $1,082.00 |
Note:
Provide one recent passport-sized colour photograph. The photograph must be no older than six months and of good quality (self-taken photos are not accepted).
Provide one recent passport-sized colour photograph. The photograph must be no older than six months and of good quality (self-taken photos are not accepted).
◉ Primary documents may include:
◉ Secondary documents may include:
If applicable, provide documents supporting any change of name.
Provide official documentation confirming your qualifications, including:
Important Notes:
Submit the required employment evidence for each position listed in your application:
For Self-Employed Applicants:
Organisational Chart: If applying for managerial roles, provide an organisational chart detailing your job position and those reporting to you.
Submit a comprehensive CV that outlines your academic qualifications, employment history, major projects, and skills developed throughout your career.
At Number One Service, we provide professional Skills Assessment support by helping applicants understand the assessment requirements, application process, and document requirements published by the relevant assessing authority. We also assist with application lodgement support and ongoing communication throughout the assessment process.
