Poultry Farmer — Subclass 186 Pathway
Employer Nomination Scheme visa · Permanent
At a glance
- Visa
- Subclass 186 — Employer Nomination Scheme visa
- Points test
- Not points-tested
- Sponsor
- Employer sponsor required
- Eligibility list
- MLTSSLSTSOLROLCSOL
- Base fee
- from $4,770 (check immi.gov.au for current fee)
- Processing time
- ~6-15 months (median)
Skills assessment for this occupation
Assessing Poultry Farmer for migration purposes is handled by: VETASSESS.
Each occupation has a single designated assessing authority — refer to the occupation page for the body that assesses it.
Poultry Farmer × Subclass 186 — pathway overview
The Poultry Farmer (ANZSCO 121321) occupation qualifies for the Australian Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme visa as it appears on the Regional Occupation List (ROL), making it eligible for nomination through this employer-sponsored pathway. This visa category is not points-tested, meaning applicants do not compete in a points system. Instead, an approved employer nomination is mandatory for visa grant consideration. The typical pathway requires candidates to obtain a positive skill assessment from the relevant assessing authority before employer nomination can proceed. For poultry farmers, assessment is conducted by the Australian Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology (AIAST). Applicants must meet the skill assessment body's specified requirements and demonstrate relevant qualifications and work experience in poultry farming operations. Key requirements include securing nomination from an approved Australian employer, meeting health and character criteria, and holding valid skill assessment. The employer must satisfy Department of Home Affairs sponsorship obligations, including labour market testing where applicable. For advice tailored to your individual circumstances, always consult a registered MARA migration agent.2026-06-26T10:18:49.818Z
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Key requirements
High-level criteria for Subclass 186. Verify every requirement on immi.gov.au before applying.
- Under 45 years of age at application (with limited exemptions)
- Competent English (IELTS 6 or equivalent)
- Nominated by an approved Australian employer
- Positive skills assessment in the nominated occupation (Direct Entry stream)
- At least three years of relevant work experience (Direct Entry stream)
- Health and character requirements
Other visa pathways for Poultry Farmer
- 190Details →Skilled Nominated visa
Permanent visa for workers nominated by a state or territory government.
- 482Details →Skills in Demand visa
Employer-sponsored temporary visa (formerly TSS) for occupations on the relevant list.
- 491Details →Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
Five-year provisional visa for workers willing to live and work in regional Australia.
- 494Details →Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa
Five-year employer-sponsored provisional visa in regional Australia, with a path to PR.
State nominations for Poultry Farmer
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.