Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189)
The 189 visa program does not require nomination by a state or territory. It is a points tested visa which is part of the Skillselect program
Try our eligibility check to find out if you are eligible
Skilled Nominated (Subclass 190) and Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) (Subclass 491) visas for Western Australia
The Subclass 190 visa requires State Nomination. For the 491 visa program, you can be nominated by a state or territory or by an eligible relative. To find out if you are eligible for a Subclass 190 or 491 visa in Western Australia
- Search for your occupation in the abbreviated WA State Migration list for Doctors and Nurses below. (NOTE: this list changes periodically. The original WA State Government list which covers all occupations can be found HERE )
- If your occupation is on the list, then use our Eligibility Assessment to estimate your points. If you score 65 points or higher, you may be eligible for this visa
| OCCUPATION | ANZSCO CODE | 190 VISA | 491 VISA | ASSESSING BODY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anaesthetist | 253211 | Y | Medical Board | |
| Cardiologist | 253312 | Y | Y | Medical Board |
| Cardiothoracic Surgeon | 253512 | Y | Y | Medical Board |
| Clinical Haematologist | 253313 | Y | Y | Medical Board |
| Dermatologist | 253911 | Y | Y | Medical Board |
| Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist | 253917 | Y | Y | Medical Board |
| Emergency Medicine Specialist | 253912 | Y | Y | Medical Board |
| Endocrinologist | 253315 | Y | Y | Medical Board |
| Gastroenterologist | 253316 | Y | Y | Medical Board |
| General Practitioner | 253111 | Y | Y | Medical Board |
| Intensive Care Specialist | 253317 | Y | Y | Medical Board |
| Medical Oncologist | 253314 | Y | Y | Medical Board |
| Medical Practitioners nec | 253999 | Y | Y | Medical Board |
| Neurosurgeon | 253513 | Y | Y | Medical Board |
| Obstetrician and Gynaecologist | 253913 | Y | Y | Medical Board |
| Ophthalmologist | 253914 | Y | Y | Medical Board |
| Orthopaedic Surgeon | 253514 | Y | Y | Medical Board |
| Otorhinolaryngologist | 253515 | Y | Y | Medical Board |
| Paediatric Surgeon | 253516 | Y | Y | Medical Board |
| Paediatrician | 253321 | Y | Y | Medical Board |
| Pathologist | 253915 | Y | Y | Medical Board |
| Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon | 253517 | Y | Y | Medical Board |
| Psychiatrist | 253411 | Y | Y | Medical Board |
| Radiation Oncologist | 253918 | Y | Y | Medical Board |
| Renal Medicine Specialist | 253322 | Y | Y | Medical Board |
| Resident Medical Officer | 253112 | Y | Y | Medical Board |
| Rheumatologist | 253323 | Y | Y | Medical Board |
| Specialist Physician (General Medicine) | 253311 | Y | Y | Medical Board |
| Specialist Physicians nec | 253399 | Y | Y | Medical Board |
| Surgeon (General) | 253511 | Y | Y | Medical Board |
| Thoracic Medicine Specialist | 253324 | Y | Y | Medical Board |
| Urologist | 253518 | Y | Y | Medical Board |
| Vascular Surgeon | 253521 | Y | Y | Medical Board |
| Enrolled Nurse | 411411 | Y | Y | ANMAC |
| Midwife | 254111 | Y | Y | ANMAC |
| Nurse Educator | 254211 | Y | Y | ANMAC |
| Nurse Manager | 254311 | Y | Y | ANMAC |
| Nurse Practitioner | 254411 | Y | Y | ANMAC |
| Nursing Clinical Director | 134212 | Y | Y | ANMAC |
| Registered Nurse (Aged Care) | 254412 | Y | Y | ANMAC |
| Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) | 254413 | Y | Y | ANMAC |
| Registered Nurse (Community Health) | 254414 | Y | Y | ANMAC |
| Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) | 254415 | Y | Y | ANMAC |
| Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) | 254416 | Y | Y | ANMAC |
| Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation) | 254417 | Y | Y | ANMAC |
| Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) | 254421 | Y | Y | ANMAC |
| Registered Nurse (Medical) | 254418 | Y | Y | ANMAC |
| Registered Nurse (Mental Health) | 254422 | Y | Y | ANMAC |
| Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) | 254425 | Y | Y | ANMAC |
| Registered Nurse (Perioperative) | 254423 | Y | Y | ANMAC |
| Registered Nurse (Surgical) | 254424 | Y | Y | ANMAC |
| Registered Nurses nec | 254499 | Y | Y | ANMAC |