Cinema or Theatre Manager — 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 Cinema or Theatre Manager 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.
Cinema or Theatre Manager × Subclass 186 — pathway overview
Cinema or Theatre Managers (ANZSCO 149912) appear on both the Regional Occupation List (ROL) and the Combined Skilled Occupation List (CSOL), making this occupation eligible for the Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme visa. The Subclass 186 is a permanent employer-sponsored visa available through the Direct Entry, Temporary Residence Transition, or Labour Agreement streams. Applicants in the Direct Entry stream must be under 45, hold Competent English (IELTS 6.0 or equivalent), and demonstrate at least three years of relevant work experience as a Cinema or Theatre Manager. Skills assessment is required under the Direct Entry stream and is conducted by VETASSESS, which assesses qualifications and professional experience against Australian standards. The sponsoring employer must be approved by the Department of Home Affairs and must demonstrate the position cannot be filled locally. The indicative application fee is from AUD 4,770, with processing typically taking 6 to 15 months. Successful applicants receive a permanent visa on grant, providing a pathway to Australian citizenship after meeting the applicable residency rule. For advice tailored to your individual circumstances, always consult a registered MARA migration agent.
Content last generated: 2026-06-26
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 Cinema or Theatre Manager
- 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 Cinema or Theatre Manager
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.