Medical Technicians nec — 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 Medical Technicians nec 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.
Medical Technicians nec × Subclass 186 — pathway overview
Medical Technicians not elsewhere classified (ANZSCO 311299) qualifies for the Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme visa, enabling Australian healthcare providers to sponsor specialised medical technicians whose roles are not captured under a more specific ANZSCO category. This occupation appears on the Regional Occupation List (ROL). The Subclass 186 is not points-tested and requires an approved employer nomination. The sponsoring employer must demonstrate genuine efforts to fill the role locally without success. A skills assessment is required and should be sought from the most appropriate assessing authority for the applicant's specific medical technology discipline. Applicants must meet English language proficiency standards and pass health and character checks. Salary must meet Australian market equivalents. On grant, permanent residency is awarded. This occupational category provides a flexible pathway for specialist medical technicians with niche expertise who hold an employer offer 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 Medical Technicians nec
- 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 Medical Technicians nec
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.