Actuary — Subclass 189 Pathway
Skilled Independent visa · Permanent
At a glance
- Visa
- Subclass 189 — Skilled Independent visa
- Points test
- Yes — points-tested via SkillSelect
- Sponsor
- No sponsor required
- Eligibility list
- MLTSSL
- Base fee
- from $4,640 (check immi.gov.au for current fee)
- Processing time
- ~8-15 months (median)
Skills assessment for this occupation
Assessing Actuary for migration purposes is handled by: VETASSESS.
Each occupation has a single designated assessing authority — the one listed for the nominated ANZSCO code on this site.
Actuary × Subclass 189 — pathway overview
Actuary (ANZSCO 224111) appears on the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and Combined Skilled Occupation List (CSOL), making it eligible for the Subclass 189 Skilled Independent visa. The Subclass 189 is a permanent points-tested visa requiring no employer, state, or family sponsor — holders may live and work anywhere in Australia. Applicants lodge an Expression of Interest through SkillSelect. Invitations are issued in periodic rounds based on points scores. The minimum threshold is 65 points, though recent competitive scores typically reach 90 or above. Applicants must be under 45 at the time of invitation. A positive skills assessment from VETASSESS is required before lodging an Expression of Interest. Competent English (IELTS 6.0 in each band or equivalent) and health and character requirements must also be satisfied. Indicative fees start from approximately AUD 4,640, with processing generally taking 8 to 15 months after an invitation is accepted. Permanent residence is granted upon visa grant, with Australian citizenship eligibility available after meeting the residency requirement. 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 189. Verify every requirement on immi.gov.au before applying.
- Under 45 years of age at invitation
- Competent English (IELTS 6 or equivalent)
- Positive skills assessment in a nominated MLTSSL occupation
- Submit Expression of Interest in SkillSelect and meet pass mark (currently 65, effective competitive minimum 90+)
- Health and character requirements
Other visa pathways for Actuary
- 186Details →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 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.
- 485Details →Temporary Graduate visa
Post-study work visa for recent graduates of Australian qualifications.
- 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 Actuary
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.