Australia · for applicants from Nigeria
Permanent employer-sponsored visa. Most 482/SID holders reach PR through the Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) stream after 2 years' full-time work with their sponsor (reduced from 3 yrs in Nov 2025). A Direct Entry stream also exists. Salary aligns with the Core Skills Income Threshold; applicants must generally be under 45.
Rules last verified: 22 June 2026 · by Elizabeth O
Embassy processing
Varies
Our turnaround
5–7 working days
Done-for-you Standard
Government fees
~£4,058
≈ ₦7,422,082
Under-45 / English not met
Applicant 45+ without exemption, or below IELTS 6.0.
Fix: Apply before 45 and reach IELTS 6.0 in each band.
Insufficient time with sponsor
Less than the required 2 yrs with the sponsor.
Fix: Complete the qualifying employment period before nomination.
Required
Valid passport
When: "all"
Employer nomination approval
When: "all"
Evidence of 2 yrs employment with the sponsor
When: "TRT stream"
English test results (IELTS 6.0)
When: "all"
Skills assessment
When: "Direct Entry stream"
Health & character checks
When: "all"
1. Prepare your application
Gather documents, draft supporting letters, complete forms
1–3 weeks
2. Rekoja review (if Done-for-you)
Specialist checks your file before you submit
5–7 working days
3. Submit online or at visa centre
Biometrics appointment may be required
1 day
4. Embassy decision
Standard processing. Priority options may be available.
Varies
These are the fees you pay to the government, not Rekoja's service fee. Shown at the indicative exchange rate.
Mandatory
Visa application charge (main applicant)
£2,491
₦4,556,039
Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) levy, employer
£1,567
₦2,866,043
Total government fees
~£4,058
≈ ₦7,422,082
Indicative. 1 GBP = 1829 NGN · 2026-08-03. Government fees change. Confirm on the official website before paying.
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