Respiratory Technician — 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 Respiratory Technician 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.
Respiratory Technician × Subclass 186 — pathway overview
Respiratory Technician (ANZSCO 311217) qualifies for the Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme visa through the Regional Occupation List (ROL), enabling Australian healthcare employers to permanently sponsor respiratory technology professionals who cannot be recruited locally. The Subclass 186 is not points-tested. Employer sponsorship is mandatory, and the sponsoring organisation must carry out labour market testing to confirm no suitable Australian candidate is available. A positive skills assessment is required from the relevant healthcare or allied health assessing body, verifying respiratory function testing qualifications and clinical competencies. Applicants must satisfy English language proficiency requirements and pass health and character checks. Salary must align with equivalent roles in the Australian market. Subclass 186 grants permanent residency, making it an ideal pathway for respiratory technicians with a firm employer commitment seeking to settle permanently in Australia. 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 Respiratory Technician
State nominations for Respiratory Technician
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.