Note that ADELAIDE is included in the South Australian SIR regions.

Applicants for Skilled Independent Regional immigration to South Australia need to be:

• Under 45 years of age;
• Have vocational level English;
• Nominate a 50 or 60 point occupation from DIAC's Skilled Occupations List, and be found suitable for that occupation by the relevant Australian assessing authority
• Have recent work experience in a skilled occupation or have recently completed an Australian qualification;
• Be sponsored by a state/territory government.

South Australia is a participating state and is able to provide sponsorship for the grant of the SIR (provisional) visa by DIAC. To seek sponsorship from the Government of South Australia, you should:

1. Ensure that you meet the points requirements (110 points)
2. Acheive a positive skills assessment from the relevant assessing authority
3. Complete the official SIR application form, as well as the South Australia specific SIR application form
4. On approval of your sponsorship, you can proceed with a visa application

Why South Australia?

• School-going children of SIR Visa holders will be able to access all educational services in the government education system and pay the same fees as local students in South Australia.
• SIR visa holders who are relocating from overseas may also be eligible for the unique On Arrival Services package available to skilled migrants through Immigration SA.
• All SIR applicants who arrive in South Australia, whether from overseas or within Australia, will have access to the Migrant Employment Consultancy Service (MECS) to assist in seeking employment in that state.