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Australia Permanent Residency from Dubai, UAE

Permanent residency via SkillSelect — points-tested, no sponsor needed for 189.

Skilled Independent (189), Nominated (190) & 491

Looking to secure a Australia permanent residency from Dubai or anywhere in the UAE? The Migration Station is the trusted partner for permanent residency applications, with a 97% approval rate and 12,000+ successful cases.

Skilled Independent (189), Nominated (190) & 491 — Permanent residency via SkillSelect — points-tested, no sponsor needed for 189. Below you'll find the eligibility criteria, benefits, costs and step-by-step process, fully updated for 2026.

Processing time

5–12 months

Indicative cost

From AUD 4,765 visa application charge (primary applicant)

Australia Permanent Residency: eligibility

  • Under 45 years of age at time of invitation
  • Occupation on the relevant skilled occupation list
  • Positive skills assessment from the relevant authority (e.g. ACS, Engineers Australia, VETASSESS)
  • Competent English (IELTS 6 / equivalent), with more points for higher scores
  • Minimum 65 points on the points test
  • A valid passport and clean immigration record

Benefits of the Australia Permanent Residency

Live permanently

Full rights to live, work and study anywhere in Australia, with no employer or location restrictions.

Path to citizenship

Permanent residency is your route to Australian citizenship and a powerful passport.

Family included

Bring your spouse and dependent children, with rights to live, work and study in Australia.

End-to-end TMS support

A dedicated case manager handles your documents, forms and submissions — the same service that has delivered a 97% approval rate.

How we get you to Australia

  1. 1

    Free eligibility assessment

    We evaluate your profile against every Australia pr route and confirm the strongest pathway for you.

  2. 2

    Documentation & strategy

    Your dedicated case manager builds your document checklist and prepares a compliant, well-evidenced file.

  3. 3

    Application & submission

    We complete and lodge your application, track its progress and respond to any requests from the authorities.

  4. 4

    Decision & relocation

    On approval, we support your landing, biometrics and settlement in Australia.

Australia Permanent Residency: FAQs

The minimum is 65 points, but competitive invitations for popular occupations often require 70–90+. Our Australia points calculator gives you an exact estimate and we advise how to add points (e.g. PY, NAATI, partner skills, study).

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