Subclass 189 HK Stream Visa

189 Visa Hong Kong Stream of Skilled Independent visa 189 lets eligible Hong Kong or British National (Overseas) passport holders who have demonstrated commitment to Australia, to live and work in Australia permanently.

Skilled Independent Hong Kong Stream 189 Visa

The Subclass 189 Visa Hong Kong stream visa lets eligible Hong Kong or British National (Overseas) passport holders who have demonstrated commitment to Australia, live and work in Australia permanently.

Subclass 189 HK Stream Visa Age

There is no age limit to apply for Visa 189 Hong Kong stream, as long as you have the eligible visa as mentioned below.

Lodgement Date for 189 Visa Hong Kong Stream

You must lodge the Subclass 189 Visa Australia in Hong Kong application on or after 5 March 2022.

You Must Have this Visa to Lodge Subclass 189 Hong Kong Stream Visa

You must hold an eligible visa at the time your Visa 189 Australia in the Hong Kong Stream application is made, and you must have held that visa for at least 4 years prior to that date. Multiple visas, including visas of the same subclass, cannot be combined to meet this requirement. An eligible visa is a subclass 457, subclass 482 or subclass 485 visa that was granted to you on the basis of satisfying the primary criteria.

If your eligible visa was granted before 9 July 2020, your visa must not expire after 8 July 2025.

If your eligible visa was granted on or after 9 July 2020, your visa must be valid for 5 years.

You Must Hold this passport for Hong Kong Stream 189 Visa

You must hold a Hong Kong or British National (Overseas) passport at the time your Skilled Independent Visa application is made.

Hong Kong Stream 189 Visa English Requirement

You must have evidence of functional English before The Department of Home Affairs makes decision on your Subclass 189 Visa Hong Kong stream, or pay the second installment of the visa application charge when the department ask for it.

Residence Requirement For Visa 189 Hong Kong Stream

You must have been usually resident in Australia for a continuous period of at least 4 years immediately before the date of your application. The place that a person is 'usually resident' in is assessed by taking into account their physical residence (where the person eats, sleeps, has a home) and the person's intention to make that place their home.

Complied with conditions of your Eligible Visa

You must have complied with the conditions attached to your eligible subclass 457, subclass 482 or subclass 485 visa when in Australia. This requirement applies for the whole period you hold the visa.

Meet Health Requirement for 189 HK Stream Visa

You and any family members of family who apply for the 189 HK Stream visa with you must meet Australia's health requirement. Family members not accompanying you to Australia may also need to meet the health requirement.

Meet Character Requirement for 189 Hong Kong Stream Visa

You and family members aged 16 years and over who apply for the 189 Hong Kong Stream visa with you must meet Australia's character requirement. The Department of Home Affairs will also need other family members not accompanying you to Australia to meet the character requirement.

Functional English for Subclass 189 Hong Kong Stream Visa

• You are a citizen of and hold a valid passport issued by the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Canada, New Zealand or the Republic of Ireland. British National (Overseas) passports are not acceptable as evidence of functional English; or
• You completed a degree, a higher degree, a diploma or a trade certificate in an institution in or outside Australia that required at least two years of full time study and all instructions were in English; or
• You undertook your education at a primary school and at least 3 years of secondary school where all instruction was in English in or outside Australia; or
• You undertook your education at a secondary school for atleast 5 years in or outside Australia where all instruction was in English; or
• You undertook your education for at least 1 year of full time or part time equivalent study towards an award, at an institution in Australia where all instruction was in English; or
• An average band score of at least 4.5 based on the 4 test components; or
• A total band score of at least 32 based on the 4 test components of speaking, reading, writing and listening; or
• A total band score of at least 30 based on the 4 test components; or
• A total band score of at least 147 based on​ the 4 test components.

Subclass 189 Hong Kong Stream Visa Frequently Asked Questions

What is the processing time for 189 Hong Kong stream visa?

The Hong Kong Stream Skilled Independent Visa 189 applications are decided on a case by case basis, and actual processing times can vary due to individual circumstances such as:

• Whether you have lodged a complete application, including all necessary supporting documents.
• How quickly you respond to any requests for additional information.
• How long it takes to perform required checks on the supporting information provided.
• How long it takes to receive additional information from external agencies, particularly in relation to health, character, and national security requirements.
• How many places are available in the migration program

What is the visa application fee for 189 HK Stream?

The Subclass 189 Visa Australia Hong Kong Stream visa application fee for primary applicant is A$4240, additional applicant fee for an applicant who is atleast 18 years old is A$2120, additional applicant fee for an applicant who is less than 18 years old is A$1060.

Can i add my spouse to my 189 Visa Hong Kong Stream visa application?

Yes, you can add your spouse or de facto partner to your Skilled Independent Visa 189 Australia Hong Kong Stream application.

What if my Subclass 189 Hong Kong visa is refused?

You can be in or outside Australia when you lodge your Visa Subclass 189 Hong Kong stream application.

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