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Migration to WA

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Planning to emigrate to Western Australia?

Moving to Western Australia from overseas is an exciting adventure, but it also requires planning and research for your visa options.  

Broadly speaking, migration in Australia is made up of three streams: humanitarian, family and skilled. The stream suitable for you depends on many factors, and to find out if you are eligible to apply for an Australian visa under of these streams visit the Department of Home Affairs Visa finder.  

Visas, programs and work for migrants in WA

To support skilled migrants, WA offers the State Nominated Migration Program.

WA also supports employers to build their workforce through skilled migration and offers the Western Australian Designated Area Migration Agreement.  

You can find out more about migration pathways to Western Australia on the Migration WA website.  

Are you ready to join the WA workforce? Check out the Skilled Migrant Employment Register which connects skilled migrants with jobs in WA. The register is free and supports skilled migrants to settle while giving employers visibility of new talent.  

WA also offers a free Settlement Service to connect migrants with essential services, support and information, to help you establish your new life in Western Australia. 

For everything else you want to know about moving to WA from overseas, including visa information, also visit Migration WA.

Additional resources

Explore job opportunities, advice on applying for jobs and additional resources and information to help when migrating to Perth and WA below.  

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