Moving to Australia from the Philippines

Filipino citizens relocating to Australia generally need a residence route rather than a visa-free stay. Below are the main options we cover for Australia, plus how to find the one that fits your budget, income, family and goals.

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Main routes — Australia

Australia Skilled Migration (Subclass 189 / 190)

Australia's Skilled Migration program (subclasses 189 and 190) is a points-based pathway to permanent residence for skilled workers, and a popular initial route match for younger professionals in in-demand occupations who are willing to relocate. The 189 Skilled Independent visa needs no employer or state sponsor, while the 190 Skilled Nominated visa adds points through state or territory nomination in exchange for an expectation to settle there. The program is active in 2026 but changing: a new tiered, priority-based SkillSelect invitation model now favours health and education occupations, while some previously popular fields such as ICT and accounting have become highly competitive. A nominal minimum points score lets you enter the pool, but practical invitation cut-offs are often much higher. This is general information only and not legal or migration advice; professional review is recommended to assess whether you are potentially suitable.

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Australia National Innovation Visa (subclass 858, formerly Global Talent)

Australia's subclass 858 visa — recently rebranded and restructured from the old Global Talent program into the National Innovation Visa (NIV) — is a permanent-residence route for people with an internationally recognised record of exceptional, outstanding achievement. It is aimed at established and emerging leaders in priority fields who can contribute to Australia's economy and innovation capability. Since late 2024 it has run as an invitation-only program under a four-tier priority framework (Ministerial Direction 112), so the bar is high and selection is competitive. It may be potentially suitable for top researchers, founders, senior technologists, and award-winning professionals; it is not a general skilled-migration or investment visa. This is an initial route match only — professional review is strongly recommended given how selective and discretionary the program currently is.

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How to start

1
Take the free matcher, or send us your details.
2
We confirm the best-fit route for your situation.
3
A licensed local partner handles the application end to end.

Common questions

As a non-EU nationality, you'll generally need a residence route rather than relying on visa-free entry for a long-term move. The options above are the common starting points; exact requirements depend on your situation and current rules.

It depends on your income, budget, family and goals. The free Global Route Matcher ranks the options for you in a few minutes, and a specialist can then confirm the best fit.

No. This is general route-matching information only, not legal advice.