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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Watch why people from the UK are choosing to move to South Australia.
Andy is a construction manager who moved to South Australia with his wife, from England, and they’ve loved living in a regional area, in the Southeast of South Australia, as well as in the city. They’re both taking up opportunities to develop their careers.
Jacob is a mechanical engineer and moved to South Australia from North Wales with his family. He’s enjoying the work-life balance, which means he can be there for his young family and is excited about opportunities for his children’s future.
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Sarah is an early year’s educator, working in an early learning centre. Sarah and her family are loving how the South Australian lifestyle gives them more and better quality family time.
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Rebecca Barton has spent over six years living and working in South Australia and now calls the state her home.
