# Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186) for applicants from India

The subclass 186 is permanent residence sponsored by an Australian employer, through direct entry or after two years on a 482 in the temporary residence transition stream.

Source: https://australiavisahub.com/visas/employer-nomination-scheme-186 · Updated 2026-10-08 · Australia Visa Hub, a brand of Pro Lifeset Overseas Private Limited, Patiala, India. WhatsApp +91 91155 80911, Mon to Sat, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM IST.

## For Indian applicants
Information only. Pro Lifeset Overseas does not process employer-sponsored visas. Most Indians reach the 186 after working in Australia on a 482; direct entry from India requires a skills assessment and three years of experience.

## Eligibility
- Nomination by an approved employer
- Under 45 (with exemptions), competent English
- Skills assessment and three years of experience (direct entry) or two years on a 482 (transition)

## Documents
- Employer nomination
- Skills assessment
- Experience and English evidence

## Government fee (2026-27)
- Employer Nomination Scheme visa, Employer Nomination Scheme, Primary applicant: A$6,140 (about ₹4,13,406 at 67.33 INR/AUD on 2026-10-07), effective 2026-07-01

## Common refusal reasons
- Nomination refused
- Age or English requirement not met

## FAQ
**Can I apply for the 186 from India?**
Only through the direct entry stream with an employer nomination. Speak to the sponsoring employer's registered migration agent.

Information only: Pro Lifeset Overseas Pvt Ltd does not process employer-sponsored work visas, which require a Recruiting Agent licence from India's Ministry of External Affairs.

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