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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Under Australia’s migration policy, South Australia is classified as a regional area for skilled migration purposes. This includes both metropolitan Adelaide and regional communities across the state.
The DAMA program supports employers in these areas to fill local labour shortages by sponsoring overseas workers for a range of occupations - some with concessions not available through standard skilled visa programs.Use the postcode list to determine whether your business location falls within an eligible designated area.
This document outlines the eligible postcodes for businesses seeking to access South Australia’s Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMAs).Use this postcode list to determine whether your business location falls within an eligible designated area.
