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.
Find and meet skilled international talent through the Move to South Australia Roadshow.
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The Move to South Australia Roadshow is heading to the United Kingdom and Ireland in March 2027, bringing together South Australian employers, skilled professionals and registered migration agents through a series of targeted recruitment events.
Migration agents are invited to express their interest in participating to connect with prospective migrants, support employer-sponsored recruitment opportunities, and provide expert advice on Australian migration pathways. The Roadshow offers a unique opportunity to engage directly with skilled candidates considering a move to South Australia.
If you are a registered migration agent and would like to be part of the Roadshow, complete the Expression of Interest form below to register your interest.
If you are having trouble or wish to discuss, please contact the Skilled and Business Migration team at: migration.engagement@sa.gov.au.
To be eligible to participate in the Move to South Australia Roadshow 2027, migration agents must demonstrate that they:
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