Looking to kickstart your global career? The Skilled Recognition Subclass 476 Visa allows eligible engineering graduates to live, work, and study anywhere in Australia for up to 18 months—without needing sponsorship, nomination, or points. Gain Australian work experience and take a step closer to permanent residency.
The Subclass 476 Skilled Recognition Visa offers a great opportunity for engineering graduates to live, work, and study in Australia for 18 months without the need for nominations or points. This visa allows you to explore a variety of employment opportunities in any part of Australia, and you can also bring eligible family members. Moreover, it provides a potential pathway to permanent residency in Australia.
Live & Work Anywhere in Australia: Enjoy unrestricted travel and residence anywhere in Australia.
Eligibility for Permanent Residency: Potential to apply for Australian PR based on meeting eligibility criteria.
Family Sponsorship: Bring eligible family members along with you.
Study & Work: Pursue your education or start your career while living in Australia.
Ease of Travel: Travel to and from Australia without restrictions.
To be eligible for the Subclass 476 visa, you must meet these criteria:
Age: Must be under 31 years old.
Qualification: Hold a recent engineering degree from a recognized institution (within the past two years).
Health & Character: Must meet health and character requirements.
English Proficiency: Demonstrate English language skills.
No Outstanding Debts: Must not have financial debts with the Australian government.
No Previous Rejected Visa: Must not have had a visa canceled or rejected in Australia.
To qualify for the Subclass 476 visa, you must meet the following eligibility requirements:
Education: Recent engineering degree from an accredited university (completed within two years).
Age: Must be under 31 years old.
Visa Status: No previous canceled or rejected visas in Australia.
Financial History: No debts with the Australian government.
Character & Health: Meet all health and character criteria.
English Proficiency: Prove English language proficiency if not from exempt countries (UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland).
| List of Universities | |
|---|---|
| Federal University of Minas Gerais – Brazil | University of Tehran – Iran |
| Universidad Catolica del Norte – Chile | Beijing Normal University – People’s Republic of China |
| Catholic University of Chile – Chile | Beijing Petroleum University – People’s Republic of China |
| University of Chile – Chile | Beijing University of Chemical Technology – People’s Republic of China |
| University of Concepcion – Chile | Beijing University of Technology – People’s Republic of China |
| HUT, Helsinki – Finland | China University of Mining and Technology, Beijing – People’s Republic of China |
| RWTH, Aachen – Germany | Guangzhou University – People’s Republic of China |
| Technical University of Berlin – Germany | Shanghai University of Engineering Science – People’s Republic of China |
| Technical University of Clausthal – Germany | Shanghai Jiaotong University – People’s Republic of China |
| TU Bergakademie Freiberg – Germany | Tongji University – People’s Republic of China |
| University of Hannover – Germany | Tsinghua University – People’s Republic of China |
| University of Miskolc – Hungary | University of Science and Technology, Beijing – People’s Republic of China |
| Anna University, Chennai – India | University of the Philippines – Philippines |
| Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi – India | Wroclaw University of Technology – Poland |
| Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore – India | TU Kosice – Slovakia |
| Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur – India | Lulea University of Technology – Sweden |
| Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad – India | University of Dar es Salaam – Tanzania |
| Amir Kabir University of Technology – Iran | Catholic University of Argentina – Argentina |
Create an ImmiAccount and submit your application online.
Provide necessary documents to support your application.
Pay the visa processing fee for your application.
Wait for the status update on your application.
The application fee for the Subclass 476 Visa is AUD 410. Applicants must be under 31 years of age.
The average processing time is about 12 months, but it may extend to 17 months or more if there are issues with your application.
| Type of visa | Processing time |
|---|---|
| Australia Visa Subclass 476 | 75% applications – 15 months |
| 90% applications – 20 months |
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