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.
Dreaming of a better lifestyle while growing your career? South Australia could be the answer!
Which occupation suits your skills? Explore the different Occupation Lists to check your eligibility.
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.
State nomination from South Australia can strengthen your skilled visa application.
If you are applying for state nomination for a skilled migration visa, this checklist outlines the documents required to support your application.
Starting life in a new place comes with plenty of excitement, and a few big tasks. Read some practical tips to help you settle in.
Cannot fill your South Australian business position locally? You may be able to sponsor a skilled migrant to join your team.
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 MIGRANTS
COUNTRYSouth Africa
OCCUPATIONEarly Childhood Teacher
South Africans and Australians have always had a healthy rivalry in sports such as cricket and rugby, so when Lara and her husband Rick told friends they were moving to Australia they couldn’t believe it. Now those same friends come to visit and don’t want to leave.
"Looking back, we’ve accomplished so much in the past 18 months since arriving, my husband and I have started careers similar to what we were doing in South Africa and the kids have settled into school, it’s just nice to know that where we live is the same place that feels like home."
Lara has been very happy with the assistance and support services provided by Skilled and Business Migration, and how they were always invited to attend information sessions and events to help with settlement.
Learn more about Lara's migration journey by watching the video below.
