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.
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.
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.
Find and meet skilled international talent through the Move to South Australia Roadshow.
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South Australia’s two Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMAs) have been extended for three months until 30 September 2026, while negotiations conclude for a new five-year statewide DAMA.
The current terms and conditions of both DAMAs remain unchanged since the last variation in June 2025.
Whilst a formal announcement has not been issued by the Department of Home Affairs, it is important to note that the TSMIT will change on 1 July 2026, please be aware of this when conducting Labour Market Testing for a position under the South Australian DAMA.
Further announcements on the new five-year DAMA will be made once negotiations have concluded.
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