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Australia — services for living and doing business

Points-based immigration (SkillSelect) and one of the strongest passports

Population:
~26.6m
Capital:
Canberra
Currency:
Australian dollar (AUD)
Time zone:
UTC+8…+11
Passport by naturalisation:
from 4 years
Languages:
English
Australia on the map

About the country

Australia is one of the most attractive countries for skilled immigration: selection through the SkillSelect points system (Skilled Independent 189 and Skilled Nominated 190 visas), high salaries, a strong economy and quality of life. The passport gives visa-free access to 180+ countries; the route to permanent residence and citizenship runs through work and sponsored visas.

Worth knowing

  • !Strict selection and long timelines
  • !High living costs
  • !Far from Europe and the CIS
  • !Demanding document and language requirements

Australia: scores by area

7.3/ 10 — average scorecompare with all →

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Taxes (how favourable)3/10
Cost of living5/10
Safety7/10
Passport strength10/10
Infrastructure9/10
Business prospects7/10
Investment appeal7/10
Healthcare9/10
Environment9/10

Common questions

How can I move to Australia?
The catalogue covers these routes: виза независимого квалифицированного специалиста (Skilled Independent visa, subclass 189), виза квалифицированного специалиста по номинации штата (Skilled Nominated visa, subclass 190), региональная виза квалифицированного специалиста (Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa, subclass 491). The reference section describes 10 relocation programmes in total, with official conditions and links to government sources. Which route fits depends on whether you have a job, a business, property or relatives in the country - we'll go through it on a free consultation and pick the one that works.
After how many years can I get citizenship by naturalisation in Australia?
The standard naturalisation route in Australia takes from 4 years of legal residence (residence permit → permanent residence → passport). This is a 2026 guide - the exact term depends on the route, and we'll confirm it on a consultation.
Can I enter Australia visa-free with an APEC card?
Yes. APEC card holders get visa-free business entry to Australia - up to 90 days per visit, plus fast-track border control at airports. The card is arranged separately and also works in 17 other APEC economies.

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