Australian Visa Processing Time Calculator

Estimate your grant date for Subclass 186, 189, or 190 skilled visas based on current Home Affairs processing times.

Subclass 186 Subclass 189 Subclass 190

Subclass 186

Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS)

For skilled workers nominated by their employer for permanent residence in Australia.

Estimate Your Grant Date

Select your pathway and lodgement date to see when you might receive your grant.

Current Processing Times

Agreement Pathway

For workers nominated under a labour agreement between an employer and the Australian Government.

months (50%)

months (90%)

Last updated: 17 Jul 2026

Direct Entry Pathway

For skilled workers nominated by an Australian employer with an occupation on the relevant eligible skilled occupation list.

months (50%)

months (90%)

Last updated: 17 Jul 2026

Transition Pathway

For workers who hold a subclass 457 or 482 visa, or an eligible bridging visa, and have usually worked in eligible sponsored employment for at least 2 years.

months (50%)

months (90%)

Last updated: 17 Jul 2026

Australia Visa Processing Time Guide

Check current Australian visa processing times and estimate grant dates for skilled visas. AusVisaTime covers the Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186), Skilled Independent visa (Subclass 189) and Skilled Nominated visa (Subclass 190) using the latest processing-time figures published by Home Affairs.