Important — A positive qualification assessment does not automatically provide a visa or permission to practise a regulated occupation.
Official places to start
The Department of Education explains overseas qualification assessment and referral to Overseas Qualifications Units.
Use the Department of Home Affairs tool to explore visa options for work.
Official information on Australia’s skilled migration pathways and assessment links.
A practical first checklist
- Clarify whether you need academic comparability, a licence to practise, or a migration skills assessment; they are not interchangeable.
- Find the regulator or assessing authority for your exact occupation and state or territory.
- Confirm current document, English, examination, and practical experience requirements with that authority.
- Use Home Affairs to check work visa options and eligibility for your nationality and circumstances.
Your route is specific to you.
Profession, qualification country, work location, and nationality can all affect the next steps. Use the official sources above and request a guide for your exact route.
Request a route update →