Before starting your application, it’s important to understand the requirements and options available in South Australia.
You can choose to apply for a visa or state nomination on your own, or you may decide to engage a registered migration agent or legal practitioner.
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While completing your application, use this information to understand the process, requirements and supporting documents.
Skilled migrants wanting to move to South Australia can support their visa application by applying for State nomination.
View current processing times for nomination, assessments and migration services
If you are applying for state nomination for a skilled migration visa, this checklist outlines the documents required to support your application.
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While there are a number of steps involved in employing overseas skilled workers, we want to make the process as easy to navigate as possible.
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Skilled and Business Migration is within the South Australian Government’s Department of State Development. We support skilled workers, international graduates, and employers, to connect with the right migration pathways - helping people live, work, and do business in South Australia.
Skilled and Business Migration manages a range of programs that support skilled migration and economic growth across the state. Our work includes:
While we play a key role in supporting visa pathways, visa decisions are made by the Australian Government’s Department of Home Affairs.
If you’re applying for certain skilled visas, South Australian state nomination can strengthen your application by showing that your skills are in demand locally. It may also make you eligible for visa types that require state or territory support.
State nomination doesn’t guarantee a visa, it’s a key step in the process. Visa decisions are made by the Australian Government’s Department of Home Affairs.
We work with a broad range of people and organisations, including:
South Australia offers a strong economy, a world-class lifestyle, and a supportive migration environment.
Whether you're looking to grow your career, your business, or your family’s future, there’s more for you here.
