Destination guide

Moving to Australia

The skilled-migration routes to Australia, how welcoming it is to immigrants, and where to start, all from public and official sources.

How welcoming is Australia?

Three bars from public data, shown as ranges with their source and year. We never show fake precision.

Policy & rightshigh · MIPEX 2020 2020
62–68 / 100 · How the law treats immigrants (MIPEX)
Expat welcomemedium · InterNations Expat Insider 2024 2024
54–72 / 100 · How welcomed newcomers feel (InterNations)
Integration outcomesmedium · OECD Settling In 2023 2023
67–75 / 100 · Employment & integration (OECD)

Visa & immigration routes

Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)
Work / Career
Official →
Student visa (subclass 500)
Study
Official →
Partner visa (subclass 820/801)
Family / Join someone
Official →
Business Innovation and Investment (subclass 188)
Start a business / Invest
Official →
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Australia GSM points
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Tolerance data is from public sources (MIPEX, InterNations Expat Insider, OECD), shown with year and confidence. Route details link to the official Australia government portals. This is general information to help you plan, not legal advice. For case-specific guidance, consult a licensed immigration professional.
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