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A renewal application with VETASSESS is for those who have received a successful skills assessment and would like to be reassessed. This could be due to several reasons, including adding newly acquired qualifications and/or employment positions that were not previously assessed.

What is the purpose of a renewal application with VETASSESS?

Renewal of Full Skills AssessmentLearn how to renew your skills assessment before it expires. If you have received a successful skills assessment and would like to be reassessed, you may be eligible to apply for a renewal application with VETASSESS.You may wish to be reassessed for several reasons, including adding newly acquired qualifications and/or employment positions that were not previously assessed.The Renewal Application Involves:* A reassessment of your original successful skills assessment outcome, with additional qualification or/and employment considered, including for Points Test purposes.* Renewing the expiry date with or without your additional qualification or/and employment.To satisfy our requirements when applying for a renewal, you must demonstrate that your skills meet the current criteria for your nominated occupation. It is important to check the current criteria because they may have changed. We will check your qualifications against the criteria, as well as whether you have recently worked in your occupation. Please note that VETASSESS cannot guarantee a successful outcome as part of the renewal application process.It is your responsibility to confirm with the Department of Home Affairs whether you need a renewed skills assessment outcome for your intended visa application. A positive full skills assessment outcome is usually valid for three years from its issue date. If you need a renewal of your skills assessment, you can contact us at any time before your skills assessment is about to expire. Once your skills assessment outcome letter has expired, it cannot be renewed. You will need to submit a new skills assessment application through the Online Application Portal by logging into your Dashboard.How to Apply for a Renewal ApplicationIf you currently hold a positive full skills assessment for your nominated occupation, completed within the last 3 years, you can apply for a renewal application online. If you decide to apply outside of the three-year time limit period, you will need to submit a new application and pay the full fee.To apply for a renewal application:1. Access the 'Completed Cases' section of your online application portal and submit the renewal online.This option is available for Priority Processing where all previous employment and qualifications were assessed positively. Your online portal will allow you to view any previous qualification and/or employment entries in your original application. In addition, you may list any new additional qualifications and/or employment recently obtained to support your online renewal application. You will also be able to upload further documentation to support your additional claims. Please find more information about required documents on our website.Fee and PaymentApplication fees include GST if the applicant is an Australian resident for tax purposes. Please refer to the Australian Taxation Office website for information regarding tax residency.Application methodApplying from within Australia (includes GST)Applying from outside Australia (excludes GST)Renewal - Full Skills Assessment OnlineAUD $490.60AUD $446.00We accept MasterCard or VISA where online application and payment is permitted.FAQsQ1: How long will it take for my Renewal Application to be completed?The renewal process normally takes about 4 - 6 working weeks once we receive all of the required documentation evidence. Some cases may take longer depending on the complexity of the case.Q2: Can VETASSESS renew my assessment if VETASSESS is no longer the assessing authority?Unfortunately, VETASSESS is unable to renew your skills assessment if the occupation is no longer one we assess. If this is the case, please contact the relevant assessing authority for skills assessment purposes. For information about visa requirements, please refer to the Department of Home Affairs website.Q3: What if my employment is outside of the last five years and I have no additional information to add for the renewal process?Employment that is outside of the last five years cannot be accepted and will not meet the skills assessment requirements.Q4: Can VETASSESS renew my assessment if my positive outcome was based on PhD studies which were considered as employment?Students whose income is derived from living allowances or scholarships designed to cover their expenses will not meet the skills assessment requirement of "paid employment at an appropriate remuneration basis in their nominated occupation." For skilled employment to be considered "remunerated," applicants must be engaged in the occupation on a paid basis, generally at the award or market rate of the occupation. This requirement applies to all full skills assessment applications. Applicants are advised to provide evidence of any additional paid employment experience at the appropriate skill level to meet current assessment criteria and support the renewal of their original full skills assessment application.Q5: Will my application fee be refunded if my Renewal Application outcome is unsuccessful?Please ensure that you understand the eligibility requirements before submitting your renewal application. A refund is not possible after a renewal assessment has commenced and can only be paid in limited circumstances. Please find more information about the VETASSESS refund process here.Q6: How long is my renewal assessment outcome valid for?VETASSESS skills assessments are currently valid for three years from the original issue date for skilled migration purposes. It is recommended that applicants seek confirmation from the Department of Home Affairs regarding their requirements for visa applications.Q7: Can I submit another renewal application if my renewal outcome is unsuccessful?Once a renewal application has been processed and if your renewal outcome is unsuccessful, you will need to apply for a review or change of occupation within 90 days. Please see further information about reassessment options here.

The Renewal Application involves a reassessment of your original successful skills assessment outcome, with additional qualification or/and employment considered, including for Points Test purposes. It also involves renewing the expiry date with or without your additional qualification or/and employment.

What does the Renewal Application involve?

Renewal of Full Skills AssessmentLearn how to renew your skills assessment before it expires. If you have received a successful skills assessment and would like to be reassessed, you may be eligible to apply for a renewal application with VETASSESS.You may wish to be reassessed for several reasons, including adding newly acquired qualifications and/or employment positions that were not previously assessed.The Renewal Application Involves:* A reassessment of your original successful skills assessment outcome, with additional qualification or/and employment considered, including for Points Test purposes.* Renewing the expiry date with or without your additional qualification or/and employment.To satisfy our requirements when applying for a renewal, you must demonstrate that your skills meet the current criteria for your nominated occupation. It is important to check the current criteria because they may have changed. We will check your qualifications against the criteria, as well as whether you have recently worked in your occupation. Please note that VETASSESS cannot guarantee a successful outcome as part of the renewal application process.It is your responsibility to confirm with the Department of Home Affairs whether you need a renewed skills assessment outcome for your intended visa application. A positive full skills assessment outcome is usually valid for three years from its issue date. If you need a renewal of your skills assessment, you can contact us at any time before your skills assessment is about to expire. Once your skills assessment outcome letter has expired, it cannot be renewed. You will need to submit a new skills assessment application through the Online Application Portal by logging into your Dashboard.How to Apply for a Renewal ApplicationIf you currently hold a positive full skills assessment for your nominated occupation, completed within the last 3 years, you can apply for a renewal application online. If you decide to apply outside of the three-year time limit period, you will need to submit a new application and pay the full fee.To apply for a renewal application:1. Access the 'Completed Cases' section of your online application portal and submit the renewal online.This option is available for Priority Processing where all previous employment and qualifications were assessed positively. Your online portal will allow you to view any previous qualification and/or employment entries in your original application. In addition, you may list any new additional qualifications and/or employment recently obtained to support your online renewal application. You will also be able to upload further documentation to support your additional claims. Please find more information about required documents on our website.Fee and PaymentApplication fees include GST if the applicant is an Australian resident for tax purposes. Please refer to the Australian Taxation Office website for information regarding tax residency.Application methodApplying from within Australia (includes GST)Applying from outside Australia (excludes GST)Renewal - Full Skills Assessment OnlineAUD $490.60AUD $446.00We accept MasterCard or VISA where online application and payment is permitted.FAQsQ1: How long will it take for my Renewal Application to be completed?The renewal process normally takes about 4 - 6 working weeks once we receive all of the required documentation evidence. Some cases may take longer depending on the complexity of the case.Q2: Can VETASSESS renew my assessment if VETASSESS is no longer the assessing authority?Unfortunately, VETASSESS is unable to renew your skills assessment if the occupation is no longer one we assess. If this is the case, please contact the relevant assessing authority for skills assessment purposes. For information about visa requirements, please refer to the Department of Home Affairs website.Q3: What if my employment is outside of the last five years and I have no additional information to add for the renewal process?Employment that is outside of the last five years cannot be accepted and will not meet the skills assessment requirements.Q4: Can VETASSESS renew my assessment if my positive outcome was based on PhD studies which were considered as employment?Students whose income is derived from living allowances or scholarships designed to cover their expenses will not meet the skills assessment requirement of "paid employment at an appropriate remuneration basis in their nominated occupation." For skilled employment to be considered "remunerated," applicants must be engaged in the occupation on a paid basis, generally at the award or market rate of the occupation. This requirement applies to all full skills assessment applications. Applicants are advised to provide evidence of any additional paid employment experience at the appropriate skill level to meet current assessment criteria and support the renewal of their original full skills assessment application.Q5: Will my application fee be refunded if my Renewal Application outcome is unsuccessful?Please ensure that you understand the eligibility requirements before submitting your renewal application. A refund is not possible after a renewal assessment has commenced and can only be paid in limited circumstances. Please find more information about the VETASSESS refund process here.Q6: How long is my renewal assessment outcome valid for?VETASSESS skills assessments are currently valid for three years from the original issue date for skilled migration purposes. It is recommended that applicants seek confirmation from the Department of Home Affairs regarding their requirements for visa applications.Q7: Can I submit another renewal application if my renewal outcome is unsuccessful?Once a renewal application has been processed and if your renewal outcome is unsuccessful, you will need to apply for a review or change of occupation within 90 days. Please see further information about reassessment options here.

When applying for a renewal, you must demonstrate that your skills meet the current criteria for your nominated occupation. It is important to check the current criteria because they may have changed. VETASSESS will check your qualifications against the criteria, as well as whether you have recently worked in your occupation.

What are the requirements for applying for a renewal?

Renewal of Full Skills AssessmentLearn how to renew your skills assessment before it expires. If you have received a successful skills assessment and would like to be reassessed, you may be eligible to apply for a renewal application with VETASSESS.You may wish to be reassessed for several reasons, including adding newly acquired qualifications and/or employment positions that were not previously assessed.The Renewal Application Involves:* A reassessment of your original successful skills assessment outcome, with additional qualification or/and employment considered, including for Points Test purposes.* Renewing the expiry date with or without your additional qualification or/and employment.To satisfy our requirements when applying for a renewal, you must demonstrate that your skills meet the current criteria for your nominated occupation. It is important to check the current criteria because they may have changed. We will check your qualifications against the criteria, as well as whether you have recently worked in your occupation. Please note that VETASSESS cannot guarantee a successful outcome as part of the renewal application process.It is your responsibility to confirm with the Department of Home Affairs whether you need a renewed skills assessment outcome for your intended visa application. A positive full skills assessment outcome is usually valid for three years from its issue date. If you need a renewal of your skills assessment, you can contact us at any time before your skills assessment is about to expire. Once your skills assessment outcome letter has expired, it cannot be renewed. You will need to submit a new skills assessment application through the Online Application Portal by logging into your Dashboard.How to Apply for a Renewal ApplicationIf you currently hold a positive full skills assessment for your nominated occupation, completed within the last 3 years, you can apply for a renewal application online. If you decide to apply outside of the three-year time limit period, you will need to submit a new application and pay the full fee.To apply for a renewal application:1. Access the 'Completed Cases' section of your online application portal and submit the renewal online.This option is available for Priority Processing where all previous employment and qualifications were assessed positively. Your online portal will allow you to view any previous qualification and/or employment entries in your original application. In addition, you may list any new additional qualifications and/or employment recently obtained to support your online renewal application. You will also be able to upload further documentation to support your additional claims. Please find more information about required documents on our website.Fee and PaymentApplication fees include GST if the applicant is an Australian resident for tax purposes. Please refer to the Australian Taxation Office website for information regarding tax residency.Application methodApplying from within Australia (includes GST)Applying from outside Australia (excludes GST)Renewal - Full Skills Assessment OnlineAUD $490.60AUD $446.00We accept MasterCard or VISA where online application and payment is permitted.FAQsQ1: How long will it take for my Renewal Application to be completed?The renewal process normally takes about 4 - 6 working weeks once we receive all of the required documentation evidence. Some cases may take longer depending on the complexity of the case.Q2: Can VETASSESS renew my assessment if VETASSESS is no longer the assessing authority?Unfortunately, VETASSESS is unable to renew your skills assessment if the occupation is no longer one we assess. If this is the case, please contact the relevant assessing authority for skills assessment purposes. For information about visa requirements, please refer to the Department of Home Affairs website.Q3: What if my employment is outside of the last five years and I have no additional information to add for the renewal process?Employment that is outside of the last five years cannot be accepted and will not meet the skills assessment requirements.Q4: Can VETASSESS renew my assessment if my positive outcome was based on PhD studies which were considered as employment?Students whose income is derived from living allowances or scholarships designed to cover their expenses will not meet the skills assessment requirement of "paid employment at an appropriate remuneration basis in their nominated occupation." For skilled employment to be considered "remunerated," applicants must be engaged in the occupation on a paid basis, generally at the award or market rate of the occupation. This requirement applies to all full skills assessment applications. Applicants are advised to provide evidence of any additional paid employment experience at the appropriate skill level to meet current assessment criteria and support the renewal of their original full skills assessment application.Q5: Will my application fee be refunded if my Renewal Application outcome is unsuccessful?Please ensure that you understand the eligibility requirements before submitting your renewal application. A refund is not possible after a renewal assessment has commenced and can only be paid in limited circumstances. Please find more information about the VETASSESS refund process here.Q6: How long is my renewal assessment outcome valid for?VETASSESS skills assessments are currently valid for three years from the original issue date for skilled migration purposes. It is recommended that applicants seek confirmation from the Department of Home Affairs regarding their requirements for visa applications.Q7: Can I submit another renewal application if my renewal outcome is unsuccessful?Once a renewal application has been processed and if your renewal outcome is unsuccessful, you will need to apply for a review or change of occupation within 90 days. Please see further information about reassessment options here.

A positive full skills assessment outcome is usually valid for three years from its issue date.

How long is a positive full skills assessment outcome valid for?

Renewal of Full Skills AssessmentLearn how to renew your skills assessment before it expires. If you have received a successful skills assessment and would like to be reassessed, you may be eligible to apply for a renewal application with VETASSESS.You may wish to be reassessed for several reasons, including adding newly acquired qualifications and/or employment positions that were not previously assessed.The Renewal Application Involves:* A reassessment of your original successful skills assessment outcome, with additional qualification or/and employment considered, including for Points Test purposes.* Renewing the expiry date with or without your additional qualification or/and employment.To satisfy our requirements when applying for a renewal, you must demonstrate that your skills meet the current criteria for your nominated occupation. It is important to check the current criteria because they may have changed. We will check your qualifications against the criteria, as well as whether you have recently worked in your occupation. Please note that VETASSESS cannot guarantee a successful outcome as part of the renewal application process.It is your responsibility to confirm with the Department of Home Affairs whether you need a renewed skills assessment outcome for your intended visa application. A positive full skills assessment outcome is usually valid for three years from its issue date. If you need a renewal of your skills assessment, you can contact us at any time before your skills assessment is about to expire. Once your skills assessment outcome letter has expired, it cannot be renewed. You will need to submit a new skills assessment application through the Online Application Portal by logging into your Dashboard.How to Apply for a Renewal ApplicationIf you currently hold a positive full skills assessment for your nominated occupation, completed within the last 3 years, you can apply for a renewal application online. If you decide to apply outside of the three-year time limit period, you will need to submit a new application and pay the full fee.To apply for a renewal application:1. Access the 'Completed Cases' section of your online application portal and submit the renewal online.This option is available for Priority Processing where all previous employment and qualifications were assessed positively. Your online portal will allow you to view any previous qualification and/or employment entries in your original application. In addition, you may list any new additional qualifications and/or employment recently obtained to support your online renewal application. You will also be able to upload further documentation to support your additional claims. Please find more information about required documents on our website.Fee and PaymentApplication fees include GST if the applicant is an Australian resident for tax purposes. Please refer to the Australian Taxation Office website for information regarding tax residency.Application methodApplying from within Australia (includes GST)Applying from outside Australia (excludes GST)Renewal - Full Skills Assessment OnlineAUD $490.60AUD $446.00We accept MasterCard or VISA where online application and payment is permitted.FAQsQ1: How long will it take for my Renewal Application to be completed?The renewal process normally takes about 4 - 6 working weeks once we receive all of the required documentation evidence. Some cases may take longer depending on the complexity of the case.Q2: Can VETASSESS renew my assessment if VETASSESS is no longer the assessing authority?Unfortunately, VETASSESS is unable to renew your skills assessment if the occupation is no longer one we assess. If this is the case, please contact the relevant assessing authority for skills assessment purposes. For information about visa requirements, please refer to the Department of Home Affairs website.Q3: What if my employment is outside of the last five years and I have no additional information to add for the renewal process?Employment that is outside of the last five years cannot be accepted and will not meet the skills assessment requirements.Q4: Can VETASSESS renew my assessment if my positive outcome was based on PhD studies which were considered as employment?Students whose income is derived from living allowances or scholarships designed to cover their expenses will not meet the skills assessment requirement of "paid employment at an appropriate remuneration basis in their nominated occupation." For skilled employment to be considered "remunerated," applicants must be engaged in the occupation on a paid basis, generally at the award or market rate of the occupation. This requirement applies to all full skills assessment applications. Applicants are advised to provide evidence of any additional paid employment experience at the appropriate skill level to meet current assessment criteria and support the renewal of their original full skills assessment application.Q5: Will my application fee be refunded if my Renewal Application outcome is unsuccessful?Please ensure that you understand the eligibility requirements before submitting your renewal application. A refund is not possible after a renewal assessment has commenced and can only be paid in limited circumstances. Please find more information about the VETASSESS refund process here.Q6: How long is my renewal assessment outcome valid for?VETASSESS skills assessments are currently valid for three years from the original issue date for skilled migration purposes. It is recommended that applicants seek confirmation from the Department of Home Affairs regarding their requirements for visa applications.Q7: Can I submit another renewal application if my renewal outcome is unsuccessful?Once a renewal application has been processed and if your renewal outcome is unsuccessful, you will need to apply for a review or change of occupation within 90 days. Please see further information about reassessment options here.

If you currently hold a positive full skills assessment for your nominated occupation, completed within the last 3 years, you can apply for a renewal application online. You need to access the 'Completed Cases' section of your online application portal and submit the renewal online.

How can I apply for a Renewal Application?

Renewal of Full Skills AssessmentLearn how to renew your skills assessment before it expires. If you have received a successful skills assessment and would like to be reassessed, you may be eligible to apply for a renewal application with VETASSESS.You may wish to be reassessed for several reasons, including adding newly acquired qualifications and/or employment positions that were not previously assessed.The Renewal Application Involves:* A reassessment of your original successful skills assessment outcome, with additional qualification or/and employment considered, including for Points Test purposes.* Renewing the expiry date with or without your additional qualification or/and employment.To satisfy our requirements when applying for a renewal, you must demonstrate that your skills meet the current criteria for your nominated occupation. It is important to check the current criteria because they may have changed. We will check your qualifications against the criteria, as well as whether you have recently worked in your occupation. Please note that VETASSESS cannot guarantee a successful outcome as part of the renewal application process.It is your responsibility to confirm with the Department of Home Affairs whether you need a renewed skills assessment outcome for your intended visa application. A positive full skills assessment outcome is usually valid for three years from its issue date. If you need a renewal of your skills assessment, you can contact us at any time before your skills assessment is about to expire. Once your skills assessment outcome letter has expired, it cannot be renewed. You will need to submit a new skills assessment application through the Online Application Portal by logging into your Dashboard.How to Apply for a Renewal ApplicationIf you currently hold a positive full skills assessment for your nominated occupation, completed within the last 3 years, you can apply for a renewal application online. If you decide to apply outside of the three-year time limit period, you will need to submit a new application and pay the full fee.To apply for a renewal application:1. Access the 'Completed Cases' section of your online application portal and submit the renewal online.This option is available for Priority Processing where all previous employment and qualifications were assessed positively. Your online portal will allow you to view any previous qualification and/or employment entries in your original application. In addition, you may list any new additional qualifications and/or employment recently obtained to support your online renewal application. You will also be able to upload further documentation to support your additional claims. Please find more information about required documents on our website.Fee and PaymentApplication fees include GST if the applicant is an Australian resident for tax purposes. Please refer to the Australian Taxation Office website for information regarding tax residency.Application methodApplying from within Australia (includes GST)Applying from outside Australia (excludes GST)Renewal - Full Skills Assessment OnlineAUD $490.60AUD $446.00We accept MasterCard or VISA where online application and payment is permitted.FAQsQ1: How long will it take for my Renewal Application to be completed?The renewal process normally takes about 4 - 6 working weeks once we receive all of the required documentation evidence. Some cases may take longer depending on the complexity of the case.Q2: Can VETASSESS renew my assessment if VETASSESS is no longer the assessing authority?Unfortunately, VETASSESS is unable to renew your skills assessment if the occupation is no longer one we assess. If this is the case, please contact the relevant assessing authority for skills assessment purposes. For information about visa requirements, please refer to the Department of Home Affairs website.Q3: What if my employment is outside of the last five years and I have no additional information to add for the renewal process?Employment that is outside of the last five years cannot be accepted and will not meet the skills assessment requirements.Q4: Can VETASSESS renew my assessment if my positive outcome was based on PhD studies which were considered as employment?Students whose income is derived from living allowances or scholarships designed to cover their expenses will not meet the skills assessment requirement of "paid employment at an appropriate remuneration basis in their nominated occupation." For skilled employment to be considered "remunerated," applicants must be engaged in the occupation on a paid basis, generally at the award or market rate of the occupation. This requirement applies to all full skills assessment applications. Applicants are advised to provide evidence of any additional paid employment experience at the appropriate skill level to meet current assessment criteria and support the renewal of their original full skills assessment application.Q5: Will my application fee be refunded if my Renewal Application outcome is unsuccessful?Please ensure that you understand the eligibility requirements before submitting your renewal application. A refund is not possible after a renewal assessment has commenced and can only be paid in limited circumstances. Please find more information about the VETASSESS refund process here.Q6: How long is my renewal assessment outcome valid for?VETASSESS skills assessments are currently valid for three years from the original issue date for skilled migration purposes. It is recommended that applicants seek confirmation from the Department of Home Affairs regarding their requirements for visa applications.Q7: Can I submit another renewal application if my renewal outcome is unsuccessful?Once a renewal application has been processed and if your renewal outcome is unsuccessful, you will need to apply for a review or change of occupation within 90 days. Please see further information about reassessment options here.

The fee for a Renewal - Full Skills Assessment Online is AUD $490.60 if applying from within Australia (includes GST) and AUD $446.00 if applying from outside Australia (excludes GST).

What is the fee for a Renewal - Full Skills Assessment Online?

Renewal of Full Skills AssessmentLearn how to renew your skills assessment before it expires. If you have received a successful skills assessment and would like to be reassessed, you may be eligible to apply for a renewal application with VETASSESS.You may wish to be reassessed for several reasons, including adding newly acquired qualifications and/or employment positions that were not previously assessed.The Renewal Application Involves:* A reassessment of your original successful skills assessment outcome, with additional qualification or/and employment considered, including for Points Test purposes.* Renewing the expiry date with or without your additional qualification or/and employment.To satisfy our requirements when applying for a renewal, you must demonstrate that your skills meet the current criteria for your nominated occupation. It is important to check the current criteria because they may have changed. We will check your qualifications against the criteria, as well as whether you have recently worked in your occupation. Please note that VETASSESS cannot guarantee a successful outcome as part of the renewal application process.It is your responsibility to confirm with the Department of Home Affairs whether you need a renewed skills assessment outcome for your intended visa application. A positive full skills assessment outcome is usually valid for three years from its issue date. If you need a renewal of your skills assessment, you can contact us at any time before your skills assessment is about to expire. Once your skills assessment outcome letter has expired, it cannot be renewed. You will need to submit a new skills assessment application through the Online Application Portal by logging into your Dashboard.How to Apply for a Renewal ApplicationIf you currently hold a positive full skills assessment for your nominated occupation, completed within the last 3 years, you can apply for a renewal application online. If you decide to apply outside of the three-year time limit period, you will need to submit a new application and pay the full fee.To apply for a renewal application:1. Access the 'Completed Cases' section of your online application portal and submit the renewal online.This option is available for Priority Processing where all previous employment and qualifications were assessed positively. Your online portal will allow you to view any previous qualification and/or employment entries in your original application. In addition, you may list any new additional qualifications and/or employment recently obtained to support your online renewal application. You will also be able to upload further documentation to support your additional claims. Please find more information about required documents on our website.Fee and PaymentApplication fees include GST if the applicant is an Australian resident for tax purposes. Please refer to the Australian Taxation Office website for information regarding tax residency.Application methodApplying from within Australia (includes GST)Applying from outside Australia (excludes GST)Renewal - Full Skills Assessment OnlineAUD $490.60AUD $446.00We accept MasterCard or VISA where online application and payment is permitted.FAQsQ1: How long will it take for my Renewal Application to be completed?The renewal process normally takes about 4 - 6 working weeks once we receive all of the required documentation evidence. Some cases may take longer depending on the complexity of the case.Q2: Can VETASSESS renew my assessment if VETASSESS is no longer the assessing authority?Unfortunately, VETASSESS is unable to renew your skills assessment if the occupation is no longer one we assess. If this is the case, please contact the relevant assessing authority for skills assessment purposes. For information about visa requirements, please refer to the Department of Home Affairs website.Q3: What if my employment is outside of the last five years and I have no additional information to add for the renewal process?Employment that is outside of the last five years cannot be accepted and will not meet the skills assessment requirements.Q4: Can VETASSESS renew my assessment if my positive outcome was based on PhD studies which were considered as employment?Students whose income is derived from living allowances or scholarships designed to cover their expenses will not meet the skills assessment requirement of "paid employment at an appropriate remuneration basis in their nominated occupation." For skilled employment to be considered "remunerated," applicants must be engaged in the occupation on a paid basis, generally at the award or market rate of the occupation. This requirement applies to all full skills assessment applications. Applicants are advised to provide evidence of any additional paid employment experience at the appropriate skill level to meet current assessment criteria and support the renewal of their original full skills assessment application.Q5: Will my application fee be refunded if my Renewal Application outcome is unsuccessful?Please ensure that you understand the eligibility requirements before submitting your renewal application. A refund is not possible after a renewal assessment has commenced and can only be paid in limited circumstances. Please find more information about the VETASSESS refund process here.Q6: How long is my renewal assessment outcome valid for?VETASSESS skills assessments are currently valid for three years from the original issue date for skilled migration purposes. It is recommended that applicants seek confirmation from the Department of Home Affairs regarding their requirements for visa applications.Q7: Can I submit another renewal application if my renewal outcome is unsuccessful?Once a renewal application has been processed and if your renewal outcome is unsuccessful, you will need to apply for a review or change of occupation within 90 days. Please see further information about reassessment options here.

The renewal process normally takes about 4 - 6 working weeks once all of the required documentation evidence is received. Some cases may take longer depending on the complexity of the case.

How long will it take for my Renewal Application to be completed?

Renewal of Full Skills AssessmentLearn how to renew your skills assessment before it expires. If you have received a successful skills assessment and would like to be reassessed, you may be eligible to apply for a renewal application with VETASSESS.You may wish to be reassessed for several reasons, including adding newly acquired qualifications and/or employment positions that were not previously assessed.The Renewal Application Involves:* A reassessment of your original successful skills assessment outcome, with additional qualification or/and employment considered, including for Points Test purposes.* Renewing the expiry date with or without your additional qualification or/and employment.To satisfy our requirements when applying for a renewal, you must demonstrate that your skills meet the current criteria for your nominated occupation. It is important to check the current criteria because they may have changed. We will check your qualifications against the criteria, as well as whether you have recently worked in your occupation. Please note that VETASSESS cannot guarantee a successful outcome as part of the renewal application process.It is your responsibility to confirm with the Department of Home Affairs whether you need a renewed skills assessment outcome for your intended visa application. A positive full skills assessment outcome is usually valid for three years from its issue date. If you need a renewal of your skills assessment, you can contact us at any time before your skills assessment is about to expire. Once your skills assessment outcome letter has expired, it cannot be renewed. You will need to submit a new skills assessment application through the Online Application Portal by logging into your Dashboard.How to Apply for a Renewal ApplicationIf you currently hold a positive full skills assessment for your nominated occupation, completed within the last 3 years, you can apply for a renewal application online. If you decide to apply outside of the three-year time limit period, you will need to submit a new application and pay the full fee.To apply for a renewal application:1. Access the 'Completed Cases' section of your online application portal and submit the renewal online.This option is available for Priority Processing where all previous employment and qualifications were assessed positively. Your online portal will allow you to view any previous qualification and/or employment entries in your original application. In addition, you may list any new additional qualifications and/or employment recently obtained to support your online renewal application. You will also be able to upload further documentation to support your additional claims. Please find more information about required documents on our website.Fee and PaymentApplication fees include GST if the applicant is an Australian resident for tax purposes. Please refer to the Australian Taxation Office website for information regarding tax residency.Application methodApplying from within Australia (includes GST)Applying from outside Australia (excludes GST)Renewal - Full Skills Assessment OnlineAUD $490.60AUD $446.00We accept MasterCard or VISA where online application and payment is permitted.FAQsQ1: How long will it take for my Renewal Application to be completed?The renewal process normally takes about 4 - 6 working weeks once we receive all of the required documentation evidence. Some cases may take longer depending on the complexity of the case.Q2: Can VETASSESS renew my assessment if VETASSESS is no longer the assessing authority?Unfortunately, VETASSESS is unable to renew your skills assessment if the occupation is no longer one we assess. If this is the case, please contact the relevant assessing authority for skills assessment purposes. For information about visa requirements, please refer to the Department of Home Affairs website.Q3: What if my employment is outside of the last five years and I have no additional information to add for the renewal process?Employment that is outside of the last five years cannot be accepted and will not meet the skills assessment requirements.Q4: Can VETASSESS renew my assessment if my positive outcome was based on PhD studies which were considered as employment?Students whose income is derived from living allowances or scholarships designed to cover their expenses will not meet the skills assessment requirement of "paid employment at an appropriate remuneration basis in their nominated occupation." For skilled employment to be considered "remunerated," applicants must be engaged in the occupation on a paid basis, generally at the award or market rate of the occupation. This requirement applies to all full skills assessment applications. Applicants are advised to provide evidence of any additional paid employment experience at the appropriate skill level to meet current assessment criteria and support the renewal of their original full skills assessment application.Q5: Will my application fee be refunded if my Renewal Application outcome is unsuccessful?Please ensure that you understand the eligibility requirements before submitting your renewal application. A refund is not possible after a renewal assessment has commenced and can only be paid in limited circumstances. Please find more information about the VETASSESS refund process here.Q6: How long is my renewal assessment outcome valid for?VETASSESS skills assessments are currently valid for three years from the original issue date for skilled migration purposes. It is recommended that applicants seek confirmation from the Department of Home Affairs regarding their requirements for visa applications.Q7: Can I submit another renewal application if my renewal outcome is unsuccessful?Once a renewal application has been processed and if your renewal outcome is unsuccessful, you will need to apply for a review or change of occupation within 90 days. Please see further information about reassessment options here.

Unfortunately, VETASSESS is unable to renew your skills assessment if the occupation is no longer one they assess. If this is the case, you should contact the relevant assessing authority for skills assessment purposes.

Can VETASSESS renew my assessment if VETASSESS is no longer the assessing authority?

Renewal of Full Skills AssessmentLearn how to renew your skills assessment before it expires. If you have received a successful skills assessment and would like to be reassessed, you may be eligible to apply for a renewal application with VETASSESS.You may wish to be reassessed for several reasons, including adding newly acquired qualifications and/or employment positions that were not previously assessed.The Renewal Application Involves:* A reassessment of your original successful skills assessment outcome, with additional qualification or/and employment considered, including for Points Test purposes.* Renewing the expiry date with or without your additional qualification or/and employment.To satisfy our requirements when applying for a renewal, you must demonstrate that your skills meet the current criteria for your nominated occupation. It is important to check the current criteria because they may have changed. We will check your qualifications against the criteria, as well as whether you have recently worked in your occupation. Please note that VETASSESS cannot guarantee a successful outcome as part of the renewal application process.It is your responsibility to confirm with the Department of Home Affairs whether you need a renewed skills assessment outcome for your intended visa application. A positive full skills assessment outcome is usually valid for three years from its issue date. If you need a renewal of your skills assessment, you can contact us at any time before your skills assessment is about to expire. Once your skills assessment outcome letter has expired, it cannot be renewed. You will need to submit a new skills assessment application through the Online Application Portal by logging into your Dashboard.How to Apply for a Renewal ApplicationIf you currently hold a positive full skills assessment for your nominated occupation, completed within the last 3 years, you can apply for a renewal application online. If you decide to apply outside of the three-year time limit period, you will need to submit a new application and pay the full fee.To apply for a renewal application:1. Access the 'Completed Cases' section of your online application portal and submit the renewal online.This option is available for Priority Processing where all previous employment and qualifications were assessed positively. Your online portal will allow you to view any previous qualification and/or employment entries in your original application. In addition, you may list any new additional qualifications and/or employment recently obtained to support your online renewal application. You will also be able to upload further documentation to support your additional claims. Please find more information about required documents on our website.Fee and PaymentApplication fees include GST if the applicant is an Australian resident for tax purposes. Please refer to the Australian Taxation Office website for information regarding tax residency.Application methodApplying from within Australia (includes GST)Applying from outside Australia (excludes GST)Renewal - Full Skills Assessment OnlineAUD $490.60AUD $446.00We accept MasterCard or VISA where online application and payment is permitted.FAQsQ1: How long will it take for my Renewal Application to be completed?The renewal process normally takes about 4 - 6 working weeks once we receive all of the required documentation evidence. Some cases may take longer depending on the complexity of the case.Q2: Can VETASSESS renew my assessment if VETASSESS is no longer the assessing authority?Unfortunately, VETASSESS is unable to renew your skills assessment if the occupation is no longer one we assess. If this is the case, please contact the relevant assessing authority for skills assessment purposes. For information about visa requirements, please refer to the Department of Home Affairs website.Q3: What if my employment is outside of the last five years and I have no additional information to add for the renewal process?Employment that is outside of the last five years cannot be accepted and will not meet the skills assessment requirements.Q4: Can VETASSESS renew my assessment if my positive outcome was based on PhD studies which were considered as employment?Students whose income is derived from living allowances or scholarships designed to cover their expenses will not meet the skills assessment requirement of "paid employment at an appropriate remuneration basis in their nominated occupation." For skilled employment to be considered "remunerated," applicants must be engaged in the occupation on a paid basis, generally at the award or market rate of the occupation. This requirement applies to all full skills assessment applications. Applicants are advised to provide evidence of any additional paid employment experience at the appropriate skill level to meet current assessment criteria and support the renewal of their original full skills assessment application.Q5: Will my application fee be refunded if my Renewal Application outcome is unsuccessful?Please ensure that you understand the eligibility requirements before submitting your renewal application. A refund is not possible after a renewal assessment has commenced and can only be paid in limited circumstances. Please find more information about the VETASSESS refund process here.Q6: How long is my renewal assessment outcome valid for?VETASSESS skills assessments are currently valid for three years from the original issue date for skilled migration purposes. It is recommended that applicants seek confirmation from the Department of Home Affairs regarding their requirements for visa applications.Q7: Can I submit another renewal application if my renewal outcome is unsuccessful?Once a renewal application has been processed and if your renewal outcome is unsuccessful, you will need to apply for a review or change of occupation within 90 days. Please see further information about reassessment options here.

Employment that is outside of the last five years cannot be accepted and will not meet the skills assessment requirements.

What if my employment is outside of the last five years and I have no additional information to add for the renewal process?

Renewal of Full Skills AssessmentLearn how to renew your skills assessment before it expires. If you have received a successful skills assessment and would like to be reassessed, you may be eligible to apply for a renewal application with VETASSESS.You may wish to be reassessed for several reasons, including adding newly acquired qualifications and/or employment positions that were not previously assessed.The Renewal Application Involves:* A reassessment of your original successful skills assessment outcome, with additional qualification or/and employment considered, including for Points Test purposes.* Renewing the expiry date with or without your additional qualification or/and employment.To satisfy our requirements when applying for a renewal, you must demonstrate that your skills meet the current criteria for your nominated occupation. It is important to check the current criteria because they may have changed. We will check your qualifications against the criteria, as well as whether you have recently worked in your occupation. Please note that VETASSESS cannot guarantee a successful outcome as part of the renewal application process.It is your responsibility to confirm with the Department of Home Affairs whether you need a renewed skills assessment outcome for your intended visa application. A positive full skills assessment outcome is usually valid for three years from its issue date. If you need a renewal of your skills assessment, you can contact us at any time before your skills assessment is about to expire. Once your skills assessment outcome letter has expired, it cannot be renewed. You will need to submit a new skills assessment application through the Online Application Portal by logging into your Dashboard.How to Apply for a Renewal ApplicationIf you currently hold a positive full skills assessment for your nominated occupation, completed within the last 3 years, you can apply for a renewal application online. If you decide to apply outside of the three-year time limit period, you will need to submit a new application and pay the full fee.To apply for a renewal application:1. Access the 'Completed Cases' section of your online application portal and submit the renewal online.This option is available for Priority Processing where all previous employment and qualifications were assessed positively. Your online portal will allow you to view any previous qualification and/or employment entries in your original application. In addition, you may list any new additional qualifications and/or employment recently obtained to support your online renewal application. You will also be able to upload further documentation to support your additional claims. Please find more information about required documents on our website.Fee and PaymentApplication fees include GST if the applicant is an Australian resident for tax purposes. Please refer to the Australian Taxation Office website for information regarding tax residency.Application methodApplying from within Australia (includes GST)Applying from outside Australia (excludes GST)Renewal - Full Skills Assessment OnlineAUD $490.60AUD $446.00We accept MasterCard or VISA where online application and payment is permitted.FAQsQ1: How long will it take for my Renewal Application to be completed?The renewal process normally takes about 4 - 6 working weeks once we receive all of the required documentation evidence. Some cases may take longer depending on the complexity of the case.Q2: Can VETASSESS renew my assessment if VETASSESS is no longer the assessing authority?Unfortunately, VETASSESS is unable to renew your skills assessment if the occupation is no longer one we assess. If this is the case, please contact the relevant assessing authority for skills assessment purposes. For information about visa requirements, please refer to the Department of Home Affairs website.Q3: What if my employment is outside of the last five years and I have no additional information to add for the renewal process?Employment that is outside of the last five years cannot be accepted and will not meet the skills assessment requirements.Q4: Can VETASSESS renew my assessment if my positive outcome was based on PhD studies which were considered as employment?Students whose income is derived from living allowances or scholarships designed to cover their expenses will not meet the skills assessment requirement of "paid employment at an appropriate remuneration basis in their nominated occupation." For skilled employment to be considered "remunerated," applicants must be engaged in the occupation on a paid basis, generally at the award or market rate of the occupation. This requirement applies to all full skills assessment applications. Applicants are advised to provide evidence of any additional paid employment experience at the appropriate skill level to meet current assessment criteria and support the renewal of their original full skills assessment application.Q5: Will my application fee be refunded if my Renewal Application outcome is unsuccessful?Please ensure that you understand the eligibility requirements before submitting your renewal application. A refund is not possible after a renewal assessment has commenced and can only be paid in limited circumstances. Please find more information about the VETASSESS refund process here.Q6: How long is my renewal assessment outcome valid for?VETASSESS skills assessments are currently valid for three years from the original issue date for skilled migration purposes. It is recommended that applicants seek confirmation from the Department of Home Affairs regarding their requirements for visa applications.Q7: Can I submit another renewal application if my renewal outcome is unsuccessful?Once a renewal application has been processed and if your renewal outcome is unsuccessful, you will need to apply for a review or change of occupation within 90 days. Please see further information about reassessment options here.

Students whose income is derived from living allowances or scholarships designed to cover their expenses will not meet the skills assessment requirement of 'paid employment at an appropriate remuneration basis in their nominated occupation.' For skilled employment to be considered 'remunerated,' applicants must be engaged in the occupation on a paid basis, generally at the award or market rate of the occupation.

Can VETASSESS renew my assessment if my positive outcome was based on PhD studies which were considered as employment?

Renewal of Full Skills AssessmentLearn how to renew your skills assessment before it expires. If you have received a successful skills assessment and would like to be reassessed, you may be eligible to apply for a renewal application with VETASSESS.You may wish to be reassessed for several reasons, including adding newly acquired qualifications and/or employment positions that were not previously assessed.The Renewal Application Involves:* A reassessment of your original successful skills assessment outcome, with additional qualification or/and employment considered, including for Points Test purposes.* Renewing the expiry date with or without your additional qualification or/and employment.To satisfy our requirements when applying for a renewal, you must demonstrate that your skills meet the current criteria for your nominated occupation. It is important to check the current criteria because they may have changed. We will check your qualifications against the criteria, as well as whether you have recently worked in your occupation. Please note that VETASSESS cannot guarantee a successful outcome as part of the renewal application process.It is your responsibility to confirm with the Department of Home Affairs whether you need a renewed skills assessment outcome for your intended visa application. A positive full skills assessment outcome is usually valid for three years from its issue date. If you need a renewal of your skills assessment, you can contact us at any time before your skills assessment is about to expire. Once your skills assessment outcome letter has expired, it cannot be renewed. You will need to submit a new skills assessment application through the Online Application Portal by logging into your Dashboard.How to Apply for a Renewal ApplicationIf you currently hold a positive full skills assessment for your nominated occupation, completed within the last 3 years, you can apply for a renewal application online. If you decide to apply outside of the three-year time limit period, you will need to submit a new application and pay the full fee.To apply for a renewal application:1. Access the 'Completed Cases' section of your online application portal and submit the renewal online.This option is available for Priority Processing where all previous employment and qualifications were assessed positively. Your online portal will allow you to view any previous qualification and/or employment entries in your original application. In addition, you may list any new additional qualifications and/or employment recently obtained to support your online renewal application. You will also be able to upload further documentation to support your additional claims. Please find more information about required documents on our website.Fee and PaymentApplication fees include GST if the applicant is an Australian resident for tax purposes. Please refer to the Australian Taxation Office website for information regarding tax residency.Application methodApplying from within Australia (includes GST)Applying from outside Australia (excludes GST)Renewal - Full Skills Assessment OnlineAUD $490.60AUD $446.00We accept MasterCard or VISA where online application and payment is permitted.FAQsQ1: How long will it take for my Renewal Application to be completed?The renewal process normally takes about 4 - 6 working weeks once we receive all of the required documentation evidence. Some cases may take longer depending on the complexity of the case.Q2: Can VETASSESS renew my assessment if VETASSESS is no longer the assessing authority?Unfortunately, VETASSESS is unable to renew your skills assessment if the occupation is no longer one we assess. If this is the case, please contact the relevant assessing authority for skills assessment purposes. For information about visa requirements, please refer to the Department of Home Affairs website.Q3: What if my employment is outside of the last five years and I have no additional information to add for the renewal process?Employment that is outside of the last five years cannot be accepted and will not meet the skills assessment requirements.Q4: Can VETASSESS renew my assessment if my positive outcome was based on PhD studies which were considered as employment?Students whose income is derived from living allowances or scholarships designed to cover their expenses will not meet the skills assessment requirement of "paid employment at an appropriate remuneration basis in their nominated occupation." For skilled employment to be considered "remunerated," applicants must be engaged in the occupation on a paid basis, generally at the award or market rate of the occupation. This requirement applies to all full skills assessment applications. Applicants are advised to provide evidence of any additional paid employment experience at the appropriate skill level to meet current assessment criteria and support the renewal of their original full skills assessment application.Q5: Will my application fee be refunded if my Renewal Application outcome is unsuccessful?Please ensure that you understand the eligibility requirements before submitting your renewal application. A refund is not possible after a renewal assessment has commenced and can only be paid in limited circumstances. Please find more information about the VETASSESS refund process here.Q6: How long is my renewal assessment outcome valid for?VETASSESS skills assessments are currently valid for three years from the original issue date for skilled migration purposes. It is recommended that applicants seek confirmation from the Department of Home Affairs regarding their requirements for visa applications.Q7: Can I submit another renewal application if my renewal outcome is unsuccessful?Once a renewal application has been processed and if your renewal outcome is unsuccessful, you will need to apply for a review or change of occupation within 90 days. Please see further information about reassessment options here.

A refund is not possible after a renewal assessment has commenced and can only be paid in limited circumstances.

Will my application fee be refunded if my Renewal Application outcome is unsuccessful?

Renewal of Full Skills AssessmentLearn how to renew your skills assessment before it expires. If you have received a successful skills assessment and would like to be reassessed, you may be eligible to apply for a renewal application with VETASSESS.You may wish to be reassessed for several reasons, including adding newly acquired qualifications and/or employment positions that were not previously assessed.The Renewal Application Involves:* A reassessment of your original successful skills assessment outcome, with additional qualification or/and employment considered, including for Points Test purposes.* Renewing the expiry date with or without your additional qualification or/and employment.To satisfy our requirements when applying for a renewal, you must demonstrate that your skills meet the current criteria for your nominated occupation. It is important to check the current criteria because they may have changed. We will check your qualifications against the criteria, as well as whether you have recently worked in your occupation. Please note that VETASSESS cannot guarantee a successful outcome as part of the renewal application process.It is your responsibility to confirm with the Department of Home Affairs whether you need a renewed skills assessment outcome for your intended visa application. A positive full skills assessment outcome is usually valid for three years from its issue date. If you need a renewal of your skills assessment, you can contact us at any time before your skills assessment is about to expire. Once your skills assessment outcome letter has expired, it cannot be renewed. You will need to submit a new skills assessment application through the Online Application Portal by logging into your Dashboard.How to Apply for a Renewal ApplicationIf you currently hold a positive full skills assessment for your nominated occupation, completed within the last 3 years, you can apply for a renewal application online. If you decide to apply outside of the three-year time limit period, you will need to submit a new application and pay the full fee.To apply for a renewal application:1. Access the 'Completed Cases' section of your online application portal and submit the renewal online.This option is available for Priority Processing where all previous employment and qualifications were assessed positively. Your online portal will allow you to view any previous qualification and/or employment entries in your original application. In addition, you may list any new additional qualifications and/or employment recently obtained to support your online renewal application. You will also be able to upload further documentation to support your additional claims. Please find more information about required documents on our website.Fee and PaymentApplication fees include GST if the applicant is an Australian resident for tax purposes. Please refer to the Australian Taxation Office website for information regarding tax residency.Application methodApplying from within Australia (includes GST)Applying from outside Australia (excludes GST)Renewal - Full Skills Assessment OnlineAUD $490.60AUD $446.00We accept MasterCard or VISA where online application and payment is permitted.FAQsQ1: How long will it take for my Renewal Application to be completed?The renewal process normally takes about 4 - 6 working weeks once we receive all of the required documentation evidence. Some cases may take longer depending on the complexity of the case.Q2: Can VETASSESS renew my assessment if VETASSESS is no longer the assessing authority?Unfortunately, VETASSESS is unable to renew your skills assessment if the occupation is no longer one we assess. If this is the case, please contact the relevant assessing authority for skills assessment purposes. For information about visa requirements, please refer to the Department of Home Affairs website.Q3: What if my employment is outside of the last five years and I have no additional information to add for the renewal process?Employment that is outside of the last five years cannot be accepted and will not meet the skills assessment requirements.Q4: Can VETASSESS renew my assessment if my positive outcome was based on PhD studies which were considered as employment?Students whose income is derived from living allowances or scholarships designed to cover their expenses will not meet the skills assessment requirement of "paid employment at an appropriate remuneration basis in their nominated occupation." For skilled employment to be considered "remunerated," applicants must be engaged in the occupation on a paid basis, generally at the award or market rate of the occupation. This requirement applies to all full skills assessment applications. Applicants are advised to provide evidence of any additional paid employment experience at the appropriate skill level to meet current assessment criteria and support the renewal of their original full skills assessment application.Q5: Will my application fee be refunded if my Renewal Application outcome is unsuccessful?Please ensure that you understand the eligibility requirements before submitting your renewal application. A refund is not possible after a renewal assessment has commenced and can only be paid in limited circumstances. Please find more information about the VETASSESS refund process here.Q6: How long is my renewal assessment outcome valid for?VETASSESS skills assessments are currently valid for three years from the original issue date for skilled migration purposes. It is recommended that applicants seek confirmation from the Department of Home Affairs regarding their requirements for visa applications.Q7: Can I submit another renewal application if my renewal outcome is unsuccessful?Once a renewal application has been processed and if your renewal outcome is unsuccessful, you will need to apply for a review or change of occupation within 90 days. Please see further information about reassessment options here.

VETASSESS skills assessments are currently valid for three years from the original issue date for skilled migration purposes.

How long is my renewal assessment outcome valid for?

Renewal of Full Skills AssessmentLearn how to renew your skills assessment before it expires. If you have received a successful skills assessment and would like to be reassessed, you may be eligible to apply for a renewal application with VETASSESS.You may wish to be reassessed for several reasons, including adding newly acquired qualifications and/or employment positions that were not previously assessed.The Renewal Application Involves:* A reassessment of your original successful skills assessment outcome, with additional qualification or/and employment considered, including for Points Test purposes.* Renewing the expiry date with or without your additional qualification or/and employment.To satisfy our requirements when applying for a renewal, you must demonstrate that your skills meet the current criteria for your nominated occupation. It is important to check the current criteria because they may have changed. We will check your qualifications against the criteria, as well as whether you have recently worked in your occupation. Please note that VETASSESS cannot guarantee a successful outcome as part of the renewal application process.It is your responsibility to confirm with the Department of Home Affairs whether you need a renewed skills assessment outcome for your intended visa application. A positive full skills assessment outcome is usually valid for three years from its issue date. If you need a renewal of your skills assessment, you can contact us at any time before your skills assessment is about to expire. Once your skills assessment outcome letter has expired, it cannot be renewed. You will need to submit a new skills assessment application through the Online Application Portal by logging into your Dashboard.How to Apply for a Renewal ApplicationIf you currently hold a positive full skills assessment for your nominated occupation, completed within the last 3 years, you can apply for a renewal application online. If you decide to apply outside of the three-year time limit period, you will need to submit a new application and pay the full fee.To apply for a renewal application:1. Access the 'Completed Cases' section of your online application portal and submit the renewal online.This option is available for Priority Processing where all previous employment and qualifications were assessed positively. Your online portal will allow you to view any previous qualification and/or employment entries in your original application. In addition, you may list any new additional qualifications and/or employment recently obtained to support your online renewal application. You will also be able to upload further documentation to support your additional claims. Please find more information about required documents on our website.Fee and PaymentApplication fees include GST if the applicant is an Australian resident for tax purposes. Please refer to the Australian Taxation Office website for information regarding tax residency.Application methodApplying from within Australia (includes GST)Applying from outside Australia (excludes GST)Renewal - Full Skills Assessment OnlineAUD $490.60AUD $446.00We accept MasterCard or VISA where online application and payment is permitted.FAQsQ1: How long will it take for my Renewal Application to be completed?The renewal process normally takes about 4 - 6 working weeks once we receive all of the required documentation evidence. Some cases may take longer depending on the complexity of the case.Q2: Can VETASSESS renew my assessment if VETASSESS is no longer the assessing authority?Unfortunately, VETASSESS is unable to renew your skills assessment if the occupation is no longer one we assess. If this is the case, please contact the relevant assessing authority for skills assessment purposes. For information about visa requirements, please refer to the Department of Home Affairs website.Q3: What if my employment is outside of the last five years and I have no additional information to add for the renewal process?Employment that is outside of the last five years cannot be accepted and will not meet the skills assessment requirements.Q4: Can VETASSESS renew my assessment if my positive outcome was based on PhD studies which were considered as employment?Students whose income is derived from living allowances or scholarships designed to cover their expenses will not meet the skills assessment requirement of "paid employment at an appropriate remuneration basis in their nominated occupation." For skilled employment to be considered "remunerated," applicants must be engaged in the occupation on a paid basis, generally at the award or market rate of the occupation. This requirement applies to all full skills assessment applications. Applicants are advised to provide evidence of any additional paid employment experience at the appropriate skill level to meet current assessment criteria and support the renewal of their original full skills assessment application.Q5: Will my application fee be refunded if my Renewal Application outcome is unsuccessful?Please ensure that you understand the eligibility requirements before submitting your renewal application. A refund is not possible after a renewal assessment has commenced and can only be paid in limited circumstances. Please find more information about the VETASSESS refund process here.Q6: How long is my renewal assessment outcome valid for?VETASSESS skills assessments are currently valid for three years from the original issue date for skilled migration purposes. It is recommended that applicants seek confirmation from the Department of Home Affairs regarding their requirements for visa applications.Q7: Can I submit another renewal application if my renewal outcome is unsuccessful?Once a renewal application has been processed and if your renewal outcome is unsuccessful, you will need to apply for a review or change of occupation within 90 days. Please see further information about reassessment options here.

Once a renewal application has been processed and if your renewal outcome is unsuccessful, you will need to apply for a review or change of occupation within 90 days.

Can I submit another renewal application if my renewal outcome is unsuccessful?

Renewal of Full Skills AssessmentLearn how to renew your skills assessment before it expires. If you have received a successful skills assessment and would like to be reassessed, you may be eligible to apply for a renewal application with VETASSESS.You may wish to be reassessed for several reasons, including adding newly acquired qualifications and/or employment positions that were not previously assessed.The Renewal Application Involves:* A reassessment of your original successful skills assessment outcome, with additional qualification or/and employment considered, including for Points Test purposes.* Renewing the expiry date with or without your additional qualification or/and employment.To satisfy our requirements when applying for a renewal, you must demonstrate that your skills meet the current criteria for your nominated occupation. It is important to check the current criteria because they may have changed. We will check your qualifications against the criteria, as well as whether you have recently worked in your occupation. Please note that VETASSESS cannot guarantee a successful outcome as part of the renewal application process.It is your responsibility to confirm with the Department of Home Affairs whether you need a renewed skills assessment outcome for your intended visa application. A positive full skills assessment outcome is usually valid for three years from its issue date. If you need a renewal of your skills assessment, you can contact us at any time before your skills assessment is about to expire. Once your skills assessment outcome letter has expired, it cannot be renewed. You will need to submit a new skills assessment application through the Online Application Portal by logging into your Dashboard.How to Apply for a Renewal ApplicationIf you currently hold a positive full skills assessment for your nominated occupation, completed within the last 3 years, you can apply for a renewal application online. If you decide to apply outside of the three-year time limit period, you will need to submit a new application and pay the full fee.To apply for a renewal application:1. Access the 'Completed Cases' section of your online application portal and submit the renewal online.This option is available for Priority Processing where all previous employment and qualifications were assessed positively. Your online portal will allow you to view any previous qualification and/or employment entries in your original application. In addition, you may list any new additional qualifications and/or employment recently obtained to support your online renewal application. You will also be able to upload further documentation to support your additional claims. Please find more information about required documents on our website.Fee and PaymentApplication fees include GST if the applicant is an Australian resident for tax purposes. Please refer to the Australian Taxation Office website for information regarding tax residency.Application methodApplying from within Australia (includes GST)Applying from outside Australia (excludes GST)Renewal - Full Skills Assessment OnlineAUD $490.60AUD $446.00We accept MasterCard or VISA where online application and payment is permitted.FAQsQ1: How long will it take for my Renewal Application to be completed?The renewal process normally takes about 4 - 6 working weeks once we receive all of the required documentation evidence. Some cases may take longer depending on the complexity of the case.Q2: Can VETASSESS renew my assessment if VETASSESS is no longer the assessing authority?Unfortunately, VETASSESS is unable to renew your skills assessment if the occupation is no longer one we assess. If this is the case, please contact the relevant assessing authority for skills assessment purposes. For information about visa requirements, please refer to the Department of Home Affairs website.Q3: What if my employment is outside of the last five years and I have no additional information to add for the renewal process?Employment that is outside of the last five years cannot be accepted and will not meet the skills assessment requirements.Q4: Can VETASSESS renew my assessment if my positive outcome was based on PhD studies which were considered as employment?Students whose income is derived from living allowances or scholarships designed to cover their expenses will not meet the skills assessment requirement of "paid employment at an appropriate remuneration basis in their nominated occupation." For skilled employment to be considered "remunerated," applicants must be engaged in the occupation on a paid basis, generally at the award or market rate of the occupation. This requirement applies to all full skills assessment applications. Applicants are advised to provide evidence of any additional paid employment experience at the appropriate skill level to meet current assessment criteria and support the renewal of their original full skills assessment application.Q5: Will my application fee be refunded if my Renewal Application outcome is unsuccessful?Please ensure that you understand the eligibility requirements before submitting your renewal application. A refund is not possible after a renewal assessment has commenced and can only be paid in limited circumstances. Please find more information about the VETASSESS refund process here.Q6: How long is my renewal assessment outcome valid for?VETASSESS skills assessments are currently valid for three years from the original issue date for skilled migration purposes. It is recommended that applicants seek confirmation from the Department of Home Affairs regarding their requirements for visa applications.Q7: Can I submit another renewal application if my renewal outcome is unsuccessful?Once a renewal application has been processed and if your renewal outcome is unsuccessful, you will need to apply for a review or change of occupation within 90 days. Please see further information about reassessment options here.

Priority Processing is a service offered for General and Professional occupations, allowing you to fast-track your application. Applications are assessed within 10 business days. Applicants with evidence of an urgent need receive priority when places are allocated.

What is Priority Processing?

Priority ProcessingDon't provide your details to anyone else as part of the Priority Processing or Skills Application process - this may be used to steal your identity! If you urgently need a Priority Processing place, please contact us.Priority ProcessingWe offer a Priority Processing service for General and Professional occupations, allowing you to fast-track your application. We assess Priority Processing applications within 10 business days.Due to high demand, applicants with evidence of an urgent need receive priority when places are allocated. Even if you do not have an urgent reason, you can still apply for Priority Processing. Applicants with evidence of an urgent need receive the first allocation of places, and any remaining slots are offered on a first-come-first-served basis to other applicants in the queue.What is an Urgent Need?Urgent reasons to apply for Priority Processing include:* You have received an invitation from the Department of Home Affairs or an Australian state or territory government, which has an expiry date.* Your visa expires within eight weeks and you are unable to obtain another visa.* You are turning 33, 40, or 45 within eight weeks.* Your English test result (IELTS or PTE) expires within eight weeks.* Your Partner Skills Assessment or English test result expires within eight weeks.Your Priority Processing request will be considered after you submit your application because we only accept applications that we can assess within 10 business days.The 10 Business Days will Commence After:* We have confirmed that your application meets the eligibility criteria for Priority Processing, which normally takes up to 2 business days.* The fee has been paid and received.Once the assessment is made, you can download your assessment outcome letter within 48 hours.What Does Priority Processing Cost?There is an additional cost of AUD $806, excluding GST, for this service.You must lodge your application online. Before applying, check to confirm your eligibility to apply for Priority Processing and ensure you understand the application process.Before You ApplyThere are some important requirements to know before you apply for Priority Processing:* You need to submit all your documents and pay at the time you apply. You will not be able to load more documents later because of the tight timeframe for this service.* If we find the submitted documents are false, misleading, or inconsistent with information previously submitted, or if we have to investigate if they are authentic, we may conduct additional checks. This is likely to delay the process beyond 10 business days.FAQsQ1: How can VETASSESS be sure it can process my application in 10 business days?We will not accept an application unless we are sure we can meet the 10-day timeline. We need up to 2 business days to review an application before we accept it for Priority Processing. We will email you once the review is completed, so you will know if your application is accepted.Q2: What if my application for Priority Processing is not accepted?If your application does not meet the eligibility criteria or cannot be assessed within the timeframe, we will email you and refund the Priority Processing fee, less an administration fee of AUD $161. The fee will be refunded within three weeks of our notifying you. We will then process your application under our standard full Skills Assessment service.Q3: I've applied for the standard service. Can I change to Priority Processing?You can ask us to convert your application to Priority Processing. We consider these requests on a case-by-case basis, so please tell us why you want Priority Processing. You can email your request, with your evidence, to migrate@vetassess.com.au.We will consider requests if:* You have received an invitation from the Department of Home Affairs or a state or territory government that will expire by a set date.* Your visa expires in six weeks and you cannot obtain another visa.* You are turning 33, 40, or 45 in six weeks.* Your English Test Result (IELTS or PTE) expires in six weeks.* Your Partner Skills Assessment or English Test Result expires in six weeks.Other requests may be considered on a case-by-case basis.Q4: Once my application for Priority Processing is accepted, can I change my occupation?We cannot accept a request to change the occupation for this service because of the limited timeframe to deliver Priority Processing.Q5: What happens if you cannot process my application within 10 business days?If we do not complete a Priority Processing application within 10 business days, we will refund the Priority Processing fee less a $100 administration fee. A refund will not be made if documents submitted are identified as false, misleading, or inconsistent with information previously submitted, or if we need to investigate if they are authentic.Q6: What happens if my occupation is removed from the Australian Government's Department of Home Affairs list of eligible occupations during Priority Processing?We will continue with the assessment for suitability against your selected occupation.DisclaimerThe Priority Processing service is available for an additional fee to applicants of new skills assessment applications, reassessment for a new occupation, and renewals if both employment and qualifications have been assessed positively. It is also subject to strict eligibility criteria, including that the application is made online for a full skills assessment, with all documents submitted and payment received online at the time of submitting the application.If submitted documentation is identified as false, misleading, or inconsistent with information previously submitted, or if investigation is required to establish the authenticity of the information, VETASSESS reserves the right to conduct additional verification checks that may delay the assessment process beyond the 10 business days' standard Priority Processing timeframe.Where VETASSESS accepts an application for the Priority Processing service then, unless the assessment is delayed by circumstances beyond VETASSESS' control (including additional verification checks as detailed above), VETASSESS commits to completing the skills assessment within 10 business days, starting when we have received a fully completed application, all required information, and payment. It is the applicant's responsibility to read and understand the application eligibility criteria, skills assessment requirements, and the relevant required documents checklist on the VETASSESS website before applying. Please note that if the assessment team needs to request verified copies of your qualifications, the assessment process may be delayed beyond the standard 10 business days.VETASSESS will not be liable for any loss suffered by an applicant whose skills assessment application is delayed by their failure to comply with the requirements of the Priority Processing service (including the submission of incomplete documentation) or if Priority Processing places are not available.Applications that do not meet eligibility criteria for Priority Processing or where priority places are not available will be assessed consistent with our usual service timelines. In these cases, the Priority Processing service fee will be refunded less a $161 administration fee to the applicant. Should VETASSESS fail to process within 10 business days an application accepted for the Priority Processing service, VETASSESS' liability to the applicant will, in any event, be limited to the refund of the Priority Processing service fee less the $161 administration fee. Note, a refund is not applicable if documents submitted are identified as false, misleading, or inconsistent with information previously submitted to VETASSESS, or if investigation is required to establish the authenticity of the submitted information that delayed the assessment process beyond the 10 business days standard Priority Processing timeframe. The 10 business days does not include the 48 hours required to make the outcome letter available on the application online portal.

Urgent reasons include: receiving an invitation from the Department of Home Affairs or an Australian state or territory government with an expiry date, visa expiring within eight weeks, turning 33, 40, or 45 within eight weeks, English test result (IELTS or PTE) or Partner Skills Assessment expiring within eight weeks.

What are some urgent reasons to apply for Priority Processing?

Priority ProcessingDon't provide your details to anyone else as part of the Priority Processing or Skills Application process - this may be used to steal your identity! If you urgently need a Priority Processing place, please contact us.Priority ProcessingWe offer a Priority Processing service for General and Professional occupations, allowing you to fast-track your application. We assess Priority Processing applications within 10 business days.Due to high demand, applicants with evidence of an urgent need receive priority when places are allocated. Even if you do not have an urgent reason, you can still apply for Priority Processing. Applicants with evidence of an urgent need receive the first allocation of places, and any remaining slots are offered on a first-come-first-served basis to other applicants in the queue.What is an Urgent Need?Urgent reasons to apply for Priority Processing include:* You have received an invitation from the Department of Home Affairs or an Australian state or territory government, which has an expiry date.* Your visa expires within eight weeks and you are unable to obtain another visa.* You are turning 33, 40, or 45 within eight weeks.* Your English test result (IELTS or PTE) expires within eight weeks.* Your Partner Skills Assessment or English test result expires within eight weeks.Your Priority Processing request will be considered after you submit your application because we only accept applications that we can assess within 10 business days.The 10 Business Days will Commence After:* We have confirmed that your application meets the eligibility criteria for Priority Processing, which normally takes up to 2 business days.* The fee has been paid and received.Once the assessment is made, you can download your assessment outcome letter within 48 hours.What Does Priority Processing Cost?There is an additional cost of AUD $806, excluding GST, for this service.You must lodge your application online. Before applying, check to confirm your eligibility to apply for Priority Processing and ensure you understand the application process.Before You ApplyThere are some important requirements to know before you apply for Priority Processing:* You need to submit all your documents and pay at the time you apply. You will not be able to load more documents later because of the tight timeframe for this service.* If we find the submitted documents are false, misleading, or inconsistent with information previously submitted, or if we have to investigate if they are authentic, we may conduct additional checks. This is likely to delay the process beyond 10 business days.FAQsQ1: How can VETASSESS be sure it can process my application in 10 business days?We will not accept an application unless we are sure we can meet the 10-day timeline. We need up to 2 business days to review an application before we accept it for Priority Processing. We will email you once the review is completed, so you will know if your application is accepted.Q2: What if my application for Priority Processing is not accepted?If your application does not meet the eligibility criteria or cannot be assessed within the timeframe, we will email you and refund the Priority Processing fee, less an administration fee of AUD $161. The fee will be refunded within three weeks of our notifying you. We will then process your application under our standard full Skills Assessment service.Q3: I've applied for the standard service. Can I change to Priority Processing?You can ask us to convert your application to Priority Processing. We consider these requests on a case-by-case basis, so please tell us why you want Priority Processing. You can email your request, with your evidence, to migrate@vetassess.com.au.We will consider requests if:* You have received an invitation from the Department of Home Affairs or a state or territory government that will expire by a set date.* Your visa expires in six weeks and you cannot obtain another visa.* You are turning 33, 40, or 45 in six weeks.* Your English Test Result (IELTS or PTE) expires in six weeks.* Your Partner Skills Assessment or English Test Result expires in six weeks.Other requests may be considered on a case-by-case basis.Q4: Once my application for Priority Processing is accepted, can I change my occupation?We cannot accept a request to change the occupation for this service because of the limited timeframe to deliver Priority Processing.Q5: What happens if you cannot process my application within 10 business days?If we do not complete a Priority Processing application within 10 business days, we will refund the Priority Processing fee less a $100 administration fee. A refund will not be made if documents submitted are identified as false, misleading, or inconsistent with information previously submitted, or if we need to investigate if they are authentic.Q6: What happens if my occupation is removed from the Australian Government's Department of Home Affairs list of eligible occupations during Priority Processing?We will continue with the assessment for suitability against your selected occupation.DisclaimerThe Priority Processing service is available for an additional fee to applicants of new skills assessment applications, reassessment for a new occupation, and renewals if both employment and qualifications have been assessed positively. It is also subject to strict eligibility criteria, including that the application is made online for a full skills assessment, with all documents submitted and payment received online at the time of submitting the application.If submitted documentation is identified as false, misleading, or inconsistent with information previously submitted, or if investigation is required to establish the authenticity of the information, VETASSESS reserves the right to conduct additional verification checks that may delay the assessment process beyond the 10 business days' standard Priority Processing timeframe.Where VETASSESS accepts an application for the Priority Processing service then, unless the assessment is delayed by circumstances beyond VETASSESS' control (including additional verification checks as detailed above), VETASSESS commits to completing the skills assessment within 10 business days, starting when we have received a fully completed application, all required information, and payment. It is the applicant's responsibility to read and understand the application eligibility criteria, skills assessment requirements, and the relevant required documents checklist on the VETASSESS website before applying. Please note that if the assessment team needs to request verified copies of your qualifications, the assessment process may be delayed beyond the standard 10 business days.VETASSESS will not be liable for any loss suffered by an applicant whose skills assessment application is delayed by their failure to comply with the requirements of the Priority Processing service (including the submission of incomplete documentation) or if Priority Processing places are not available.Applications that do not meet eligibility criteria for Priority Processing or where priority places are not available will be assessed consistent with our usual service timelines. In these cases, the Priority Processing service fee will be refunded less a $161 administration fee to the applicant. Should VETASSESS fail to process within 10 business days an application accepted for the Priority Processing service, VETASSESS' liability to the applicant will, in any event, be limited to the refund of the Priority Processing service fee less the $161 administration fee. Note, a refund is not applicable if documents submitted are identified as false, misleading, or inconsistent with information previously submitted to VETASSESS, or if investigation is required to establish the authenticity of the submitted information that delayed the assessment process beyond the 10 business days standard Priority Processing timeframe. The 10 business days does not include the 48 hours required to make the outcome letter available on the application online portal.

The 10 business day period commences after the application has been confirmed to meet the eligibility criteria for Priority Processing, which normally takes up to 2 business days, and the fee has been paid and received.

When does the 10 business day period for Priority Processing commence?

Priority ProcessingDon't provide your details to anyone else as part of the Priority Processing or Skills Application process - this may be used to steal your identity! If you urgently need a Priority Processing place, please contact us.Priority ProcessingWe offer a Priority Processing service for General and Professional occupations, allowing you to fast-track your application. We assess Priority Processing applications within 10 business days.Due to high demand, applicants with evidence of an urgent need receive priority when places are allocated. Even if you do not have an urgent reason, you can still apply for Priority Processing. Applicants with evidence of an urgent need receive the first allocation of places, and any remaining slots are offered on a first-come-first-served basis to other applicants in the queue.What is an Urgent Need?Urgent reasons to apply for Priority Processing include:* You have received an invitation from the Department of Home Affairs or an Australian state or territory government, which has an expiry date.* Your visa expires within eight weeks and you are unable to obtain another visa.* You are turning 33, 40, or 45 within eight weeks.* Your English test result (IELTS or PTE) expires within eight weeks.* Your Partner Skills Assessment or English test result expires within eight weeks.Your Priority Processing request will be considered after you submit your application because we only accept applications that we can assess within 10 business days.The 10 Business Days will Commence After:* We have confirmed that your application meets the eligibility criteria for Priority Processing, which normally takes up to 2 business days.* The fee has been paid and received.Once the assessment is made, you can download your assessment outcome letter within 48 hours.What Does Priority Processing Cost?There is an additional cost of AUD $806, excluding GST, for this service.You must lodge your application online. Before applying, check to confirm your eligibility to apply for Priority Processing and ensure you understand the application process.Before You ApplyThere are some important requirements to know before you apply for Priority Processing:* You need to submit all your documents and pay at the time you apply. You will not be able to load more documents later because of the tight timeframe for this service.* If we find the submitted documents are false, misleading, or inconsistent with information previously submitted, or if we have to investigate if they are authentic, we may conduct additional checks. This is likely to delay the process beyond 10 business days.FAQsQ1: How can VETASSESS be sure it can process my application in 10 business days?We will not accept an application unless we are sure we can meet the 10-day timeline. We need up to 2 business days to review an application before we accept it for Priority Processing. We will email you once the review is completed, so you will know if your application is accepted.Q2: What if my application for Priority Processing is not accepted?If your application does not meet the eligibility criteria or cannot be assessed within the timeframe, we will email you and refund the Priority Processing fee, less an administration fee of AUD $161. The fee will be refunded within three weeks of our notifying you. We will then process your application under our standard full Skills Assessment service.Q3: I've applied for the standard service. Can I change to Priority Processing?You can ask us to convert your application to Priority Processing. We consider these requests on a case-by-case basis, so please tell us why you want Priority Processing. You can email your request, with your evidence, to migrate@vetassess.com.au.We will consider requests if:* You have received an invitation from the Department of Home Affairs or a state or territory government that will expire by a set date.* Your visa expires in six weeks and you cannot obtain another visa.* You are turning 33, 40, or 45 in six weeks.* Your English Test Result (IELTS or PTE) expires in six weeks.* Your Partner Skills Assessment or English Test Result expires in six weeks.Other requests may be considered on a case-by-case basis.Q4: Once my application for Priority Processing is accepted, can I change my occupation?We cannot accept a request to change the occupation for this service because of the limited timeframe to deliver Priority Processing.Q5: What happens if you cannot process my application within 10 business days?If we do not complete a Priority Processing application within 10 business days, we will refund the Priority Processing fee less a $100 administration fee. A refund will not be made if documents submitted are identified as false, misleading, or inconsistent with information previously submitted, or if we need to investigate if they are authentic.Q6: What happens if my occupation is removed from the Australian Government's Department of Home Affairs list of eligible occupations during Priority Processing?We will continue with the assessment for suitability against your selected occupation.DisclaimerThe Priority Processing service is available for an additional fee to applicants of new skills assessment applications, reassessment for a new occupation, and renewals if both employment and qualifications have been assessed positively. It is also subject to strict eligibility criteria, including that the application is made online for a full skills assessment, with all documents submitted and payment received online at the time of submitting the application.If submitted documentation is identified as false, misleading, or inconsistent with information previously submitted, or if investigation is required to establish the authenticity of the information, VETASSESS reserves the right to conduct additional verification checks that may delay the assessment process beyond the 10 business days' standard Priority Processing timeframe.Where VETASSESS accepts an application for the Priority Processing service then, unless the assessment is delayed by circumstances beyond VETASSESS' control (including additional verification checks as detailed above), VETASSESS commits to completing the skills assessment within 10 business days, starting when we have received a fully completed application, all required information, and payment. It is the applicant's responsibility to read and understand the application eligibility criteria, skills assessment requirements, and the relevant required documents checklist on the VETASSESS website before applying. Please note that if the assessment team needs to request verified copies of your qualifications, the assessment process may be delayed beyond the standard 10 business days.VETASSESS will not be liable for any loss suffered by an applicant whose skills assessment application is delayed by their failure to comply with the requirements of the Priority Processing service (including the submission of incomplete documentation) or if Priority Processing places are not available.Applications that do not meet eligibility criteria for Priority Processing or where priority places are not available will be assessed consistent with our usual service timelines. In these cases, the Priority Processing service fee will be refunded less a $161 administration fee to the applicant. Should VETASSESS fail to process within 10 business days an application accepted for the Priority Processing service, VETASSESS' liability to the applicant will, in any event, be limited to the refund of the Priority Processing service fee less the $161 administration fee. Note, a refund is not applicable if documents submitted are identified as false, misleading, or inconsistent with information previously submitted to VETASSESS, or if investigation is required to establish the authenticity of the submitted information that delayed the assessment process beyond the 10 business days standard Priority Processing timeframe. The 10 business days does not include the 48 hours required to make the outcome letter available on the application online portal.

The cost of Priority Processing is an additional AUD $806, excluding GST.

What is the cost of Priority Processing?

Priority ProcessingDon't provide your details to anyone else as part of the Priority Processing or Skills Application process - this may be used to steal your identity! If you urgently need a Priority Processing place, please contact us.Priority ProcessingWe offer a Priority Processing service for General and Professional occupations, allowing you to fast-track your application. We assess Priority Processing applications within 10 business days.Due to high demand, applicants with evidence of an urgent need receive priority when places are allocated. Even if you do not have an urgent reason, you can still apply for Priority Processing. Applicants with evidence of an urgent need receive the first allocation of places, and any remaining slots are offered on a first-come-first-served basis to other applicants in the queue.What is an Urgent Need?Urgent reasons to apply for Priority Processing include:* You have received an invitation from the Department of Home Affairs or an Australian state or territory government, which has an expiry date.* Your visa expires within eight weeks and you are unable to obtain another visa.* You are turning 33, 40, or 45 within eight weeks.* Your English test result (IELTS or PTE) expires within eight weeks.* Your Partner Skills Assessment or English test result expires within eight weeks.Your Priority Processing request will be considered after you submit your application because we only accept applications that we can assess within 10 business days.The 10 Business Days will Commence After:* We have confirmed that your application meets the eligibility criteria for Priority Processing, which normally takes up to 2 business days.* The fee has been paid and received.Once the assessment is made, you can download your assessment outcome letter within 48 hours.What Does Priority Processing Cost?There is an additional cost of AUD $806, excluding GST, for this service.You must lodge your application online. Before applying, check to confirm your eligibility to apply for Priority Processing and ensure you understand the application process.Before You ApplyThere are some important requirements to know before you apply for Priority Processing:* You need to submit all your documents and pay at the time you apply. You will not be able to load more documents later because of the tight timeframe for this service.* If we find the submitted documents are false, misleading, or inconsistent with information previously submitted, or if we have to investigate if they are authentic, we may conduct additional checks. This is likely to delay the process beyond 10 business days.FAQsQ1: How can VETASSESS be sure it can process my application in 10 business days?We will not accept an application unless we are sure we can meet the 10-day timeline. We need up to 2 business days to review an application before we accept it for Priority Processing. We will email you once the review is completed, so you will know if your application is accepted.Q2: What if my application for Priority Processing is not accepted?If your application does not meet the eligibility criteria or cannot be assessed within the timeframe, we will email you and refund the Priority Processing fee, less an administration fee of AUD $161. The fee will be refunded within three weeks of our notifying you. We will then process your application under our standard full Skills Assessment service.Q3: I've applied for the standard service. Can I change to Priority Processing?You can ask us to convert your application to Priority Processing. We consider these requests on a case-by-case basis, so please tell us why you want Priority Processing. You can email your request, with your evidence, to migrate@vetassess.com.au.We will consider requests if:* You have received an invitation from the Department of Home Affairs or a state or territory government that will expire by a set date.* Your visa expires in six weeks and you cannot obtain another visa.* You are turning 33, 40, or 45 in six weeks.* Your English Test Result (IELTS or PTE) expires in six weeks.* Your Partner Skills Assessment or English Test Result expires in six weeks.Other requests may be considered on a case-by-case basis.Q4: Once my application for Priority Processing is accepted, can I change my occupation?We cannot accept a request to change the occupation for this service because of the limited timeframe to deliver Priority Processing.Q5: What happens if you cannot process my application within 10 business days?If we do not complete a Priority Processing application within 10 business days, we will refund the Priority Processing fee less a $100 administration fee. A refund will not be made if documents submitted are identified as false, misleading, or inconsistent with information previously submitted, or if we need to investigate if they are authentic.Q6: What happens if my occupation is removed from the Australian Government's Department of Home Affairs list of eligible occupations during Priority Processing?We will continue with the assessment for suitability against your selected occupation.DisclaimerThe Priority Processing service is available for an additional fee to applicants of new skills assessment applications, reassessment for a new occupation, and renewals if both employment and qualifications have been assessed positively. It is also subject to strict eligibility criteria, including that the application is made online for a full skills assessment, with all documents submitted and payment received online at the time of submitting the application.If submitted documentation is identified as false, misleading, or inconsistent with information previously submitted, or if investigation is required to establish the authenticity of the information, VETASSESS reserves the right to conduct additional verification checks that may delay the assessment process beyond the 10 business days' standard Priority Processing timeframe.Where VETASSESS accepts an application for the Priority Processing service then, unless the assessment is delayed by circumstances beyond VETASSESS' control (including additional verification checks as detailed above), VETASSESS commits to completing the skills assessment within 10 business days, starting when we have received a fully completed application, all required information, and payment. It is the applicant's responsibility to read and understand the application eligibility criteria, skills assessment requirements, and the relevant required documents checklist on the VETASSESS website before applying. Please note that if the assessment team needs to request verified copies of your qualifications, the assessment process may be delayed beyond the standard 10 business days.VETASSESS will not be liable for any loss suffered by an applicant whose skills assessment application is delayed by their failure to comply with the requirements of the Priority Processing service (including the submission of incomplete documentation) or if Priority Processing places are not available.Applications that do not meet eligibility criteria for Priority Processing or where priority places are not available will be assessed consistent with our usual service timelines. In these cases, the Priority Processing service fee will be refunded less a $161 administration fee to the applicant. Should VETASSESS fail to process within 10 business days an application accepted for the Priority Processing service, VETASSESS' liability to the applicant will, in any event, be limited to the refund of the Priority Processing service fee less the $161 administration fee. Note, a refund is not applicable if documents submitted are identified as false, misleading, or inconsistent with information previously submitted to VETASSESS, or if investigation is required to establish the authenticity of the submitted information that delayed the assessment process beyond the 10 business days standard Priority Processing timeframe. The 10 business days does not include the 48 hours required to make the outcome letter available on the application online portal.

You need to submit all your documents and pay at the time you apply. You will not be able to load more documents later because of the tight timeframe for this service. If the submitted documents are false, misleading, or inconsistent with information previously submitted, or if authenticity needs to be investigated, additional checks may be conducted which could delay the process.

What are the requirements before applying for Priority Processing?

Priority ProcessingDon't provide your details to anyone else as part of the Priority Processing or Skills Application process - this may be used to steal your identity! If you urgently need a Priority Processing place, please contact us.Priority ProcessingWe offer a Priority Processing service for General and Professional occupations, allowing you to fast-track your application. We assess Priority Processing applications within 10 business days.Due to high demand, applicants with evidence of an urgent need receive priority when places are allocated. Even if you do not have an urgent reason, you can still apply for Priority Processing. Applicants with evidence of an urgent need receive the first allocation of places, and any remaining slots are offered on a first-come-first-served basis to other applicants in the queue.What is an Urgent Need?Urgent reasons to apply for Priority Processing include:* You have received an invitation from the Department of Home Affairs or an Australian state or territory government, which has an expiry date.* Your visa expires within eight weeks and you are unable to obtain another visa.* You are turning 33, 40, or 45 within eight weeks.* Your English test result (IELTS or PTE) expires within eight weeks.* Your Partner Skills Assessment or English test result expires within eight weeks.Your Priority Processing request will be considered after you submit your application because we only accept applications that we can assess within 10 business days.The 10 Business Days will Commence After:* We have confirmed that your application meets the eligibility criteria for Priority Processing, which normally takes up to 2 business days.* The fee has been paid and received.Once the assessment is made, you can download your assessment outcome letter within 48 hours.What Does Priority Processing Cost?There is an additional cost of AUD $806, excluding GST, for this service.You must lodge your application online. Before applying, check to confirm your eligibility to apply for Priority Processing and ensure you understand the application process.Before You ApplyThere are some important requirements to know before you apply for Priority Processing:* You need to submit all your documents and pay at the time you apply. You will not be able to load more documents later because of the tight timeframe for this service.* If we find the submitted documents are false, misleading, or inconsistent with information previously submitted, or if we have to investigate if they are authentic, we may conduct additional checks. This is likely to delay the process beyond 10 business days.FAQsQ1: How can VETASSESS be sure it can process my application in 10 business days?We will not accept an application unless we are sure we can meet the 10-day timeline. We need up to 2 business days to review an application before we accept it for Priority Processing. We will email you once the review is completed, so you will know if your application is accepted.Q2: What if my application for Priority Processing is not accepted?If your application does not meet the eligibility criteria or cannot be assessed within the timeframe, we will email you and refund the Priority Processing fee, less an administration fee of AUD $161. The fee will be refunded within three weeks of our notifying you. We will then process your application under our standard full Skills Assessment service.Q3: I've applied for the standard service. Can I change to Priority Processing?You can ask us to convert your application to Priority Processing. We consider these requests on a case-by-case basis, so please tell us why you want Priority Processing. You can email your request, with your evidence, to migrate@vetassess.com.au.We will consider requests if:* You have received an invitation from the Department of Home Affairs or a state or territory government that will expire by a set date.* Your visa expires in six weeks and you cannot obtain another visa.* You are turning 33, 40, or 45 in six weeks.* Your English Test Result (IELTS or PTE) expires in six weeks.* Your Partner Skills Assessment or English Test Result expires in six weeks.Other requests may be considered on a case-by-case basis.Q4: Once my application for Priority Processing is accepted, can I change my occupation?We cannot accept a request to change the occupation for this service because of the limited timeframe to deliver Priority Processing.Q5: What happens if you cannot process my application within 10 business days?If we do not complete a Priority Processing application within 10 business days, we will refund the Priority Processing fee less a $100 administration fee. A refund will not be made if documents submitted are identified as false, misleading, or inconsistent with information previously submitted, or if we need to investigate if they are authentic.Q6: What happens if my occupation is removed from the Australian Government's Department of Home Affairs list of eligible occupations during Priority Processing?We will continue with the assessment for suitability against your selected occupation.DisclaimerThe Priority Processing service is available for an additional fee to applicants of new skills assessment applications, reassessment for a new occupation, and renewals if both employment and qualifications have been assessed positively. It is also subject to strict eligibility criteria, including that the application is made online for a full skills assessment, with all documents submitted and payment received online at the time of submitting the application.If submitted documentation is identified as false, misleading, or inconsistent with information previously submitted, or if investigation is required to establish the authenticity of the information, VETASSESS reserves the right to conduct additional verification checks that may delay the assessment process beyond the 10 business days' standard Priority Processing timeframe.Where VETASSESS accepts an application for the Priority Processing service then, unless the assessment is delayed by circumstances beyond VETASSESS' control (including additional verification checks as detailed above), VETASSESS commits to completing the skills assessment within 10 business days, starting when we have received a fully completed application, all required information, and payment. It is the applicant's responsibility to read and understand the application eligibility criteria, skills assessment requirements, and the relevant required documents checklist on the VETASSESS website before applying. Please note that if the assessment team needs to request verified copies of your qualifications, the assessment process may be delayed beyond the standard 10 business days.VETASSESS will not be liable for any loss suffered by an applicant whose skills assessment application is delayed by their failure to comply with the requirements of the Priority Processing service (including the submission of incomplete documentation) or if Priority Processing places are not available.Applications that do not meet eligibility criteria for Priority Processing or where priority places are not available will be assessed consistent with our usual service timelines. In these cases, the Priority Processing service fee will be refunded less a $161 administration fee to the applicant. Should VETASSESS fail to process within 10 business days an application accepted for the Priority Processing service, VETASSESS' liability to the applicant will, in any event, be limited to the refund of the Priority Processing service fee less the $161 administration fee. Note, a refund is not applicable if documents submitted are identified as false, misleading, or inconsistent with information previously submitted to VETASSESS, or if investigation is required to establish the authenticity of the submitted information that delayed the assessment process beyond the 10 business days standard Priority Processing timeframe. The 10 business days does not include the 48 hours required to make the outcome letter available on the application online portal.

If your application does not meet the eligibility criteria or cannot be assessed within the timeframe, the Priority Processing fee will be refunded, less an administration fee of AUD $161. The fee will be refunded within three weeks of notification. The application will then be processed under the standard full Skills Assessment service.

What happens if my application for Priority Processing is not accepted?

Priority ProcessingDon't provide your details to anyone else as part of the Priority Processing or Skills Application process - this may be used to steal your identity! If you urgently need a Priority Processing place, please contact us.Priority ProcessingWe offer a Priority Processing service for General and Professional occupations, allowing you to fast-track your application. We assess Priority Processing applications within 10 business days.Due to high demand, applicants with evidence of an urgent need receive priority when places are allocated. Even if you do not have an urgent reason, you can still apply for Priority Processing. Applicants with evidence of an urgent need receive the first allocation of places, and any remaining slots are offered on a first-come-first-served basis to other applicants in the queue.What is an Urgent Need?Urgent reasons to apply for Priority Processing include:* You have received an invitation from the Department of Home Affairs or an Australian state or territory government, which has an expiry date.* Your visa expires within eight weeks and you are unable to obtain another visa.* You are turning 33, 40, or 45 within eight weeks.* Your English test result (IELTS or PTE) expires within eight weeks.* Your Partner Skills Assessment or English test result expires within eight weeks.Your Priority Processing request will be considered after you submit your application because we only accept applications that we can assess within 10 business days.The 10 Business Days will Commence After:* We have confirmed that your application meets the eligibility criteria for Priority Processing, which normally takes up to 2 business days.* The fee has been paid and received.Once the assessment is made, you can download your assessment outcome letter within 48 hours.What Does Priority Processing Cost?There is an additional cost of AUD $806, excluding GST, for this service.You must lodge your application online. Before applying, check to confirm your eligibility to apply for Priority Processing and ensure you understand the application process.Before You ApplyThere are some important requirements to know before you apply for Priority Processing:* You need to submit all your documents and pay at the time you apply. You will not be able to load more documents later because of the tight timeframe for this service.* If we find the submitted documents are false, misleading, or inconsistent with information previously submitted, or if we have to investigate if they are authentic, we may conduct additional checks. This is likely to delay the process beyond 10 business days.FAQsQ1: How can VETASSESS be sure it can process my application in 10 business days?We will not accept an application unless we are sure we can meet the 10-day timeline. We need up to 2 business days to review an application before we accept it for Priority Processing. We will email you once the review is completed, so you will know if your application is accepted.Q2: What if my application for Priority Processing is not accepted?If your application does not meet the eligibility criteria or cannot be assessed within the timeframe, we will email you and refund the Priority Processing fee, less an administration fee of AUD $161. The fee will be refunded within three weeks of our notifying you. We will then process your application under our standard full Skills Assessment service.Q3: I've applied for the standard service. Can I change to Priority Processing?You can ask us to convert your application to Priority Processing. We consider these requests on a case-by-case basis, so please tell us why you want Priority Processing. You can email your request, with your evidence, to migrate@vetassess.com.au.We will consider requests if:* You have received an invitation from the Department of Home Affairs or a state or territory government that will expire by a set date.* Your visa expires in six weeks and you cannot obtain another visa.* You are turning 33, 40, or 45 in six weeks.* Your English Test Result (IELTS or PTE) expires in six weeks.* Your Partner Skills Assessment or English Test Result expires in six weeks.Other requests may be considered on a case-by-case basis.Q4: Once my application for Priority Processing is accepted, can I change my occupation?We cannot accept a request to change the occupation for this service because of the limited timeframe to deliver Priority Processing.Q5: What happens if you cannot process my application within 10 business days?If we do not complete a Priority Processing application within 10 business days, we will refund the Priority Processing fee less a $100 administration fee. A refund will not be made if documents submitted are identified as false, misleading, or inconsistent with information previously submitted, or if we need to investigate if they are authentic.Q6: What happens if my occupation is removed from the Australian Government's Department of Home Affairs list of eligible occupations during Priority Processing?We will continue with the assessment for suitability against your selected occupation.DisclaimerThe Priority Processing service is available for an additional fee to applicants of new skills assessment applications, reassessment for a new occupation, and renewals if both employment and qualifications have been assessed positively. It is also subject to strict eligibility criteria, including that the application is made online for a full skills assessment, with all documents submitted and payment received online at the time of submitting the application.If submitted documentation is identified as false, misleading, or inconsistent with information previously submitted, or if investigation is required to establish the authenticity of the information, VETASSESS reserves the right to conduct additional verification checks that may delay the assessment process beyond the 10 business days' standard Priority Processing timeframe.Where VETASSESS accepts an application for the Priority Processing service then, unless the assessment is delayed by circumstances beyond VETASSESS' control (including additional verification checks as detailed above), VETASSESS commits to completing the skills assessment within 10 business days, starting when we have received a fully completed application, all required information, and payment. It is the applicant's responsibility to read and understand the application eligibility criteria, skills assessment requirements, and the relevant required documents checklist on the VETASSESS website before applying. Please note that if the assessment team needs to request verified copies of your qualifications, the assessment process may be delayed beyond the standard 10 business days.VETASSESS will not be liable for any loss suffered by an applicant whose skills assessment application is delayed by their failure to comply with the requirements of the Priority Processing service (including the submission of incomplete documentation) or if Priority Processing places are not available.Applications that do not meet eligibility criteria for Priority Processing or where priority places are not available will be assessed consistent with our usual service timelines. In these cases, the Priority Processing service fee will be refunded less a $161 administration fee to the applicant. Should VETASSESS fail to process within 10 business days an application accepted for the Priority Processing service, VETASSESS' liability to the applicant will, in any event, be limited to the refund of the Priority Processing service fee less the $161 administration fee. Note, a refund is not applicable if documents submitted are identified as false, misleading, or inconsistent with information previously submitted to VETASSESS, or if investigation is required to establish the authenticity of the submitted information that delayed the assessment process beyond the 10 business days standard Priority Processing timeframe. The 10 business days does not include the 48 hours required to make the outcome letter available on the application online portal.

Yes, you can request to convert your application to Priority Processing. These requests are considered on a case-by-case basis. You need to email your request, with your evidence, to migrate@vetassess.com.au.

Can I change my application to Priority Processing if I've applied for the standard service?

Priority ProcessingDon't provide your details to anyone else as part of the Priority Processing or Skills Application process - this may be used to steal your identity! If you urgently need a Priority Processing place, please contact us.Priority ProcessingWe offer a Priority Processing service for General and Professional occupations, allowing you to fast-track your application. We assess Priority Processing applications within 10 business days.Due to high demand, applicants with evidence of an urgent need receive priority when places are allocated. Even if you do not have an urgent reason, you can still apply for Priority Processing. Applicants with evidence of an urgent need receive the first allocation of places, and any remaining slots are offered on a first-come-first-served basis to other applicants in the queue.What is an Urgent Need?Urgent reasons to apply for Priority Processing include:* You have received an invitation from the Department of Home Affairs or an Australian state or territory government, which has an expiry date.* Your visa expires within eight weeks and you are unable to obtain another visa.* You are turning 33, 40, or 45 within eight weeks.* Your English test result (IELTS or PTE) expires within eight weeks.* Your Partner Skills Assessment or English test result expires within eight weeks.Your Priority Processing request will be considered after you submit your application because we only accept applications that we can assess within 10 business days.The 10 Business Days will Commence After:* We have confirmed that your application meets the eligibility criteria for Priority Processing, which normally takes up to 2 business days.* The fee has been paid and received.Once the assessment is made, you can download your assessment outcome letter within 48 hours.What Does Priority Processing Cost?There is an additional cost of AUD $806, excluding GST, for this service.You must lodge your application online. Before applying, check to confirm your eligibility to apply for Priority Processing and ensure you understand the application process.Before You ApplyThere are some important requirements to know before you apply for Priority Processing:* You need to submit all your documents and pay at the time you apply. You will not be able to load more documents later because of the tight timeframe for this service.* If we find the submitted documents are false, misleading, or inconsistent with information previously submitted, or if we have to investigate if they are authentic, we may conduct additional checks. This is likely to delay the process beyond 10 business days.FAQsQ1: How can VETASSESS be sure it can process my application in 10 business days?We will not accept an application unless we are sure we can meet the 10-day timeline. We need up to 2 business days to review an application before we accept it for Priority Processing. We will email you once the review is completed, so you will know if your application is accepted.Q2: What if my application for Priority Processing is not accepted?If your application does not meet the eligibility criteria or cannot be assessed within the timeframe, we will email you and refund the Priority Processing fee, less an administration fee of AUD $161. The fee will be refunded within three weeks of our notifying you. We will then process your application under our standard full Skills Assessment service.Q3: I've applied for the standard service. Can I change to Priority Processing?You can ask us to convert your application to Priority Processing. We consider these requests on a case-by-case basis, so please tell us why you want Priority Processing. You can email your request, with your evidence, to migrate@vetassess.com.au.We will consider requests if:* You have received an invitation from the Department of Home Affairs or a state or territory government that will expire by a set date.* Your visa expires in six weeks and you cannot obtain another visa.* You are turning 33, 40, or 45 in six weeks.* Your English Test Result (IELTS or PTE) expires in six weeks.* Your Partner Skills Assessment or English Test Result expires in six weeks.Other requests may be considered on a case-by-case basis.Q4: Once my application for Priority Processing is accepted, can I change my occupation?We cannot accept a request to change the occupation for this service because of the limited timeframe to deliver Priority Processing.Q5: What happens if you cannot process my application within 10 business days?If we do not complete a Priority Processing application within 10 business days, we will refund the Priority Processing fee less a $100 administration fee. A refund will not be made if documents submitted are identified as false, misleading, or inconsistent with information previously submitted, or if we need to investigate if they are authentic.Q6: What happens if my occupation is removed from the Australian Government's Department of Home Affairs list of eligible occupations during Priority Processing?We will continue with the assessment for suitability against your selected occupation.DisclaimerThe Priority Processing service is available for an additional fee to applicants of new skills assessment applications, reassessment for a new occupation, and renewals if both employment and qualifications have been assessed positively. It is also subject to strict eligibility criteria, including that the application is made online for a full skills assessment, with all documents submitted and payment received online at the time of submitting the application.If submitted documentation is identified as false, misleading, or inconsistent with information previously submitted, or if investigation is required to establish the authenticity of the information, VETASSESS reserves the right to conduct additional verification checks that may delay the assessment process beyond the 10 business days' standard Priority Processing timeframe.Where VETASSESS accepts an application for the Priority Processing service then, unless the assessment is delayed by circumstances beyond VETASSESS' control (including additional verification checks as detailed above), VETASSESS commits to completing the skills assessment within 10 business days, starting when we have received a fully completed application, all required information, and payment. It is the applicant's responsibility to read and understand the application eligibility criteria, skills assessment requirements, and the relevant required documents checklist on the VETASSESS website before applying. Please note that if the assessment team needs to request verified copies of your qualifications, the assessment process may be delayed beyond the standard 10 business days.VETASSESS will not be liable for any loss suffered by an applicant whose skills assessment application is delayed by their failure to comply with the requirements of the Priority Processing service (including the submission of incomplete documentation) or if Priority Processing places are not available.Applications that do not meet eligibility criteria for Priority Processing or where priority places are not available will be assessed consistent with our usual service timelines. In these cases, the Priority Processing service fee will be refunded less a $161 administration fee to the applicant. Should VETASSESS fail to process within 10 business days an application accepted for the Priority Processing service, VETASSESS' liability to the applicant will, in any event, be limited to the refund of the Priority Processing service fee less the $161 administration fee. Note, a refund is not applicable if documents submitted are identified as false, misleading, or inconsistent with information previously submitted to VETASSESS, or if investigation is required to establish the authenticity of the submitted information that delayed the assessment process beyond the 10 business days standard Priority Processing timeframe. The 10 business days does not include the 48 hours required to make the outcome letter available on the application online portal.

No, a request to change the occupation cannot be accepted for this service because of the limited timeframe to deliver Priority Processing.

Can I change my occupation once my application for Priority Processing is accepted?

Priority ProcessingDon't provide your details to anyone else as part of the Priority Processing or Skills Application process - this may be used to steal your identity! If you urgently need a Priority Processing place, please contact us.Priority ProcessingWe offer a Priority Processing service for General and Professional occupations, allowing you to fast-track your application. We assess Priority Processing applications within 10 business days.Due to high demand, applicants with evidence of an urgent need receive priority when places are allocated. Even if you do not have an urgent reason, you can still apply for Priority Processing. Applicants with evidence of an urgent need receive the first allocation of places, and any remaining slots are offered on a first-come-first-served basis to other applicants in the queue.What is an Urgent Need?Urgent reasons to apply for Priority Processing include:* You have received an invitation from the Department of Home Affairs or an Australian state or territory government, which has an expiry date.* Your visa expires within eight weeks and you are unable to obtain another visa.* You are turning 33, 40, or 45 within eight weeks.* Your English test result (IELTS or PTE) expires within eight weeks.* Your Partner Skills Assessment or English test result expires within eight weeks.Your Priority Processing request will be considered after you submit your application because we only accept applications that we can assess within 10 business days.The 10 Business Days will Commence After:* We have confirmed that your application meets the eligibility criteria for Priority Processing, which normally takes up to 2 business days.* The fee has been paid and received.Once the assessment is made, you can download your assessment outcome letter within 48 hours.What Does Priority Processing Cost?There is an additional cost of AUD $806, excluding GST, for this service.You must lodge your application online. Before applying, check to confirm your eligibility to apply for Priority Processing and ensure you understand the application process.Before You ApplyThere are some important requirements to know before you apply for Priority Processing:* You need to submit all your documents and pay at the time you apply. You will not be able to load more documents later because of the tight timeframe for this service.* If we find the submitted documents are false, misleading, or inconsistent with information previously submitted, or if we have to investigate if they are authentic, we may conduct additional checks. This is likely to delay the process beyond 10 business days.FAQsQ1: How can VETASSESS be sure it can process my application in 10 business days?We will not accept an application unless we are sure we can meet the 10-day timeline. We need up to 2 business days to review an application before we accept it for Priority Processing. We will email you once the review is completed, so you will know if your application is accepted.Q2: What if my application for Priority Processing is not accepted?If your application does not meet the eligibility criteria or cannot be assessed within the timeframe, we will email you and refund the Priority Processing fee, less an administration fee of AUD $161. The fee will be refunded within three weeks of our notifying you. We will then process your application under our standard full Skills Assessment service.Q3: I've applied for the standard service. Can I change to Priority Processing?You can ask us to convert your application to Priority Processing. We consider these requests on a case-by-case basis, so please tell us why you want Priority Processing. You can email your request, with your evidence, to migrate@vetassess.com.au.We will consider requests if:* You have received an invitation from the Department of Home Affairs or a state or territory government that will expire by a set date.* Your visa expires in six weeks and you cannot obtain another visa.* You are turning 33, 40, or 45 in six weeks.* Your English Test Result (IELTS or PTE) expires in six weeks.* Your Partner Skills Assessment or English Test Result expires in six weeks.Other requests may be considered on a case-by-case basis.Q4: Once my application for Priority Processing is accepted, can I change my occupation?We cannot accept a request to change the occupation for this service because of the limited timeframe to deliver Priority Processing.Q5: What happens if you cannot process my application within 10 business days?If we do not complete a Priority Processing application within 10 business days, we will refund the Priority Processing fee less a $100 administration fee. A refund will not be made if documents submitted are identified as false, misleading, or inconsistent with information previously submitted, or if we need to investigate if they are authentic.Q6: What happens if my occupation is removed from the Australian Government's Department of Home Affairs list of eligible occupations during Priority Processing?We will continue with the assessment for suitability against your selected occupation.DisclaimerThe Priority Processing service is available for an additional fee to applicants of new skills assessment applications, reassessment for a new occupation, and renewals if both employment and qualifications have been assessed positively. It is also subject to strict eligibility criteria, including that the application is made online for a full skills assessment, with all documents submitted and payment received online at the time of submitting the application.If submitted documentation is identified as false, misleading, or inconsistent with information previously submitted, or if investigation is required to establish the authenticity of the information, VETASSESS reserves the right to conduct additional verification checks that may delay the assessment process beyond the 10 business days' standard Priority Processing timeframe.Where VETASSESS accepts an application for the Priority Processing service then, unless the assessment is delayed by circumstances beyond VETASSESS' control (including additional verification checks as detailed above), VETASSESS commits to completing the skills assessment within 10 business days, starting when we have received a fully completed application, all required information, and payment. It is the applicant's responsibility to read and understand the application eligibility criteria, skills assessment requirements, and the relevant required documents checklist on the VETASSESS website before applying. Please note that if the assessment team needs to request verified copies of your qualifications, the assessment process may be delayed beyond the standard 10 business days.VETASSESS will not be liable for any loss suffered by an applicant whose skills assessment application is delayed by their failure to comply with the requirements of the Priority Processing service (including the submission of incomplete documentation) or if Priority Processing places are not available.Applications that do not meet eligibility criteria for Priority Processing or where priority places are not available will be assessed consistent with our usual service timelines. In these cases, the Priority Processing service fee will be refunded less a $161 administration fee to the applicant. Should VETASSESS fail to process within 10 business days an application accepted for the Priority Processing service, VETASSESS' liability to the applicant will, in any event, be limited to the refund of the Priority Processing service fee less the $161 administration fee. Note, a refund is not applicable if documents submitted are identified as false, misleading, or inconsistent with information previously submitted to VETASSESS, or if investigation is required to establish the authenticity of the submitted information that delayed the assessment process beyond the 10 business days standard Priority Processing timeframe. The 10 business days does not include the 48 hours required to make the outcome letter available on the application online portal.

If the application is not completed within 10 business days, the Priority Processing fee will be refunded less a $100 administration fee. A refund will not be made if documents submitted are identified as false, misleading, or inconsistent with information previously submitted, or if authenticity needs to be investigated.

What happens if my application cannot be processed within 10 business days?

Priority ProcessingDon't provide your details to anyone else as part of the Priority Processing or Skills Application process - this may be used to steal your identity! If you urgently need a Priority Processing place, please contact us.Priority ProcessingWe offer a Priority Processing service for General and Professional occupations, allowing you to fast-track your application. We assess Priority Processing applications within 10 business days.Due to high demand, applicants with evidence of an urgent need receive priority when places are allocated. Even if you do not have an urgent reason, you can still apply for Priority Processing. Applicants with evidence of an urgent need receive the first allocation of places, and any remaining slots are offered on a first-come-first-served basis to other applicants in the queue.What is an Urgent Need?Urgent reasons to apply for Priority Processing include:* You have received an invitation from the Department of Home Affairs or an Australian state or territory government, which has an expiry date.* Your visa expires within eight weeks and you are unable to obtain another visa.* You are turning 33, 40, or 45 within eight weeks.* Your English test result (IELTS or PTE) expires within eight weeks.* Your Partner Skills Assessment or English test result expires within eight weeks.Your Priority Processing request will be considered after you submit your application because we only accept applications that we can assess within 10 business days.The 10 Business Days will Commence After:* We have confirmed that your application meets the eligibility criteria for Priority Processing, which normally takes up to 2 business days.* The fee has been paid and received.Once the assessment is made, you can download your assessment outcome letter within 48 hours.What Does Priority Processing Cost?There is an additional cost of AUD $806, excluding GST, for this service.You must lodge your application online. Before applying, check to confirm your eligibility to apply for Priority Processing and ensure you understand the application process.Before You ApplyThere are some important requirements to know before you apply for Priority Processing:* You need to submit all your documents and pay at the time you apply. You will not be able to load more documents later because of the tight timeframe for this service.* If we find the submitted documents are false, misleading, or inconsistent with information previously submitted, or if we have to investigate if they are authentic, we may conduct additional checks. This is likely to delay the process beyond 10 business days.FAQsQ1: How can VETASSESS be sure it can process my application in 10 business days?We will not accept an application unless we are sure we can meet the 10-day timeline. We need up to 2 business days to review an application before we accept it for Priority Processing. We will email you once the review is completed, so you will know if your application is accepted.Q2: What if my application for Priority Processing is not accepted?If your application does not meet the eligibility criteria or cannot be assessed within the timeframe, we will email you and refund the Priority Processing fee, less an administration fee of AUD $161. The fee will be refunded within three weeks of our notifying you. We will then process your application under our standard full Skills Assessment service.Q3: I've applied for the standard service. Can I change to Priority Processing?You can ask us to convert your application to Priority Processing. We consider these requests on a case-by-case basis, so please tell us why you want Priority Processing. You can email your request, with your evidence, to migrate@vetassess.com.au.We will consider requests if:* You have received an invitation from the Department of Home Affairs or a state or territory government that will expire by a set date.* Your visa expires in six weeks and you cannot obtain another visa.* You are turning 33, 40, or 45 in six weeks.* Your English Test Result (IELTS or PTE) expires in six weeks.* Your Partner Skills Assessment or English Test Result expires in six weeks.Other requests may be considered on a case-by-case basis.Q4: Once my application for Priority Processing is accepted, can I change my occupation?We cannot accept a request to change the occupation for this service because of the limited timeframe to deliver Priority Processing.Q5: What happens if you cannot process my application within 10 business days?If we do not complete a Priority Processing application within 10 business days, we will refund the Priority Processing fee less a $100 administration fee. A refund will not be made if documents submitted are identified as false, misleading, or inconsistent with information previously submitted, or if we need to investigate if they are authentic.Q6: What happens if my occupation is removed from the Australian Government's Department of Home Affairs list of eligible occupations during Priority Processing?We will continue with the assessment for suitability against your selected occupation.DisclaimerThe Priority Processing service is available for an additional fee to applicants of new skills assessment applications, reassessment for a new occupation, and renewals if both employment and qualifications have been assessed positively. It is also subject to strict eligibility criteria, including that the application is made online for a full skills assessment, with all documents submitted and payment received online at the time of submitting the application.If submitted documentation is identified as false, misleading, or inconsistent with information previously submitted, or if investigation is required to establish the authenticity of the information, VETASSESS reserves the right to conduct additional verification checks that may delay the assessment process beyond the 10 business days' standard Priority Processing timeframe.Where VETASSESS accepts an application for the Priority Processing service then, unless the assessment is delayed by circumstances beyond VETASSESS' control (including additional verification checks as detailed above), VETASSESS commits to completing the skills assessment within 10 business days, starting when we have received a fully completed application, all required information, and payment. It is the applicant's responsibility to read and understand the application eligibility criteria, skills assessment requirements, and the relevant required documents checklist on the VETASSESS website before applying. Please note that if the assessment team needs to request verified copies of your qualifications, the assessment process may be delayed beyond the standard 10 business days.VETASSESS will not be liable for any loss suffered by an applicant whose skills assessment application is delayed by their failure to comply with the requirements of the Priority Processing service (including the submission of incomplete documentation) or if Priority Processing places are not available.Applications that do not meet eligibility criteria for Priority Processing or where priority places are not available will be assessed consistent with our usual service timelines. In these cases, the Priority Processing service fee will be refunded less a $161 administration fee to the applicant. Should VETASSESS fail to process within 10 business days an application accepted for the Priority Processing service, VETASSESS' liability to the applicant will, in any event, be limited to the refund of the Priority Processing service fee less the $161 administration fee. Note, a refund is not applicable if documents submitted are identified as false, misleading, or inconsistent with information previously submitted to VETASSESS, or if investigation is required to establish the authenticity of the submitted information that delayed the assessment process beyond the 10 business days standard Priority Processing timeframe. The 10 business days does not include the 48 hours required to make the outcome letter available on the application online portal.

The assessment for suitability against your selected occupation will continue.

What happens if my occupation is removed from the Australian Government's Department of Home Affairs list of eligible occupations during Priority Processing?

Priority ProcessingDon't provide your details to anyone else as part of the Priority Processing or Skills Application process - this may be used to steal your identity! If you urgently need a Priority Processing place, please contact us.Priority ProcessingWe offer a Priority Processing service for General and Professional occupations, allowing you to fast-track your application. We assess Priority Processing applications within 10 business days.Due to high demand, applicants with evidence of an urgent need receive priority when places are allocated. Even if you do not have an urgent reason, you can still apply for Priority Processing. Applicants with evidence of an urgent need receive the first allocation of places, and any remaining slots are offered on a first-come-first-served basis to other applicants in the queue.What is an Urgent Need?Urgent reasons to apply for Priority Processing include:* You have received an invitation from the Department of Home Affairs or an Australian state or territory government, which has an expiry date.* Your visa expires within eight weeks and you are unable to obtain another visa.* You are turning 33, 40, or 45 within eight weeks.* Your English test result (IELTS or PTE) expires within eight weeks.* Your Partner Skills Assessment or English test result expires within eight weeks.Your Priority Processing request will be considered after you submit your application because we only accept applications that we can assess within 10 business days.The 10 Business Days will Commence After:* We have confirmed that your application meets the eligibility criteria for Priority Processing, which normally takes up to 2 business days.* The fee has been paid and received.Once the assessment is made, you can download your assessment outcome letter within 48 hours.What Does Priority Processing Cost?There is an additional cost of AUD $806, excluding GST, for this service.You must lodge your application online. Before applying, check to confirm your eligibility to apply for Priority Processing and ensure you understand the application process.Before You ApplyThere are some important requirements to know before you apply for Priority Processing:* You need to submit all your documents and pay at the time you apply. You will not be able to load more documents later because of the tight timeframe for this service.* If we find the submitted documents are false, misleading, or inconsistent with information previously submitted, or if we have to investigate if they are authentic, we may conduct additional checks. This is likely to delay the process beyond 10 business days.FAQsQ1: How can VETASSESS be sure it can process my application in 10 business days?We will not accept an application unless we are sure we can meet the 10-day timeline. We need up to 2 business days to review an application before we accept it for Priority Processing. We will email you once the review is completed, so you will know if your application is accepted.Q2: What if my application for Priority Processing is not accepted?If your application does not meet the eligibility criteria or cannot be assessed within the timeframe, we will email you and refund the Priority Processing fee, less an administration fee of AUD $161. The fee will be refunded within three weeks of our notifying you. We will then process your application under our standard full Skills Assessment service.Q3: I've applied for the standard service. Can I change to Priority Processing?You can ask us to convert your application to Priority Processing. We consider these requests on a case-by-case basis, so please tell us why you want Priority Processing. You can email your request, with your evidence, to migrate@vetassess.com.au.We will consider requests if:* You have received an invitation from the Department of Home Affairs or a state or territory government that will expire by a set date.* Your visa expires in six weeks and you cannot obtain another visa.* You are turning 33, 40, or 45 in six weeks.* Your English Test Result (IELTS or PTE) expires in six weeks.* Your Partner Skills Assessment or English Test Result expires in six weeks.Other requests may be considered on a case-by-case basis.Q4: Once my application for Priority Processing is accepted, can I change my occupation?We cannot accept a request to change the occupation for this service because of the limited timeframe to deliver Priority Processing.Q5: What happens if you cannot process my application within 10 business days?If we do not complete a Priority Processing application within 10 business days, we will refund the Priority Processing fee less a $100 administration fee. A refund will not be made if documents submitted are identified as false, misleading, or inconsistent with information previously submitted, or if we need to investigate if they are authentic.Q6: What happens if my occupation is removed from the Australian Government's Department of Home Affairs list of eligible occupations during Priority Processing?We will continue with the assessment for suitability against your selected occupation.DisclaimerThe Priority Processing service is available for an additional fee to applicants of new skills assessment applications, reassessment for a new occupation, and renewals if both employment and qualifications have been assessed positively. It is also subject to strict eligibility criteria, including that the application is made online for a full skills assessment, with all documents submitted and payment received online at the time of submitting the application.If submitted documentation is identified as false, misleading, or inconsistent with information previously submitted, or if investigation is required to establish the authenticity of the information, VETASSESS reserves the right to conduct additional verification checks that may delay the assessment process beyond the 10 business days' standard Priority Processing timeframe.Where VETASSESS accepts an application for the Priority Processing service then, unless the assessment is delayed by circumstances beyond VETASSESS' control (including additional verification checks as detailed above), VETASSESS commits to completing the skills assessment within 10 business days, starting when we have received a fully completed application, all required information, and payment. It is the applicant's responsibility to read and understand the application eligibility criteria, skills assessment requirements, and the relevant required documents checklist on the VETASSESS website before applying. Please note that if the assessment team needs to request verified copies of your qualifications, the assessment process may be delayed beyond the standard 10 business days.VETASSESS will not be liable for any loss suffered by an applicant whose skills assessment application is delayed by their failure to comply with the requirements of the Priority Processing service (including the submission of incomplete documentation) or if Priority Processing places are not available.Applications that do not meet eligibility criteria for Priority Processing or where priority places are not available will be assessed consistent with our usual service timelines. In these cases, the Priority Processing service fee will be refunded less a $161 administration fee to the applicant. Should VETASSESS fail to process within 10 business days an application accepted for the Priority Processing service, VETASSESS' liability to the applicant will, in any event, be limited to the refund of the Priority Processing service fee less the $161 administration fee. Note, a refund is not applicable if documents submitted are identified as false, misleading, or inconsistent with information previously submitted to VETASSESS, or if investigation is required to establish the authenticity of the submitted information that delayed the assessment process beyond the 10 business days standard Priority Processing timeframe. The 10 business days does not include the 48 hours required to make the outcome letter available on the application online portal.

VETASSESS' liability to the applicant will be limited to the refund of the Priority Processing service fee less the $161 administration fee. A refund is not applicable if documents submitted are identified as false, misleading, or inconsistent with information previously submitted, or if investigation is required to establish the authenticity of the submitted information that delayed the assessment process beyond the 10 business days standard Priority Processing timeframe.

What is the liability of VETASSESS if they fail to process an application within 10 business days?

Priority ProcessingDon't provide your details to anyone else as part of the Priority Processing or Skills Application process - this may be used to steal your identity! If you urgently need a Priority Processing place, please contact us.Priority ProcessingWe offer a Priority Processing service for General and Professional occupations, allowing you to fast-track your application. We assess Priority Processing applications within 10 business days.Due to high demand, applicants with evidence of an urgent need receive priority when places are allocated. Even if you do not have an urgent reason, you can still apply for Priority Processing. Applicants with evidence of an urgent need receive the first allocation of places, and any remaining slots are offered on a first-come-first-served basis to other applicants in the queue.What is an Urgent Need?Urgent reasons to apply for Priority Processing include:* You have received an invitation from the Department of Home Affairs or an Australian state or territory government, which has an expiry date.* Your visa expires within eight weeks and you are unable to obtain another visa.* You are turning 33, 40, or 45 within eight weeks.* Your English test result (IELTS or PTE) expires within eight weeks.* Your Partner Skills Assessment or English test result expires within eight weeks.Your Priority Processing request will be considered after you submit your application because we only accept applications that we can assess within 10 business days.The 10 Business Days will Commence After:* We have confirmed that your application meets the eligibility criteria for Priority Processing, which normally takes up to 2 business days.* The fee has been paid and received.Once the assessment is made, you can download your assessment outcome letter within 48 hours.What Does Priority Processing Cost?There is an additional cost of AUD $806, excluding GST, for this service.You must lodge your application online. Before applying, check to confirm your eligibility to apply for Priority Processing and ensure you understand the application process.Before You ApplyThere are some important requirements to know before you apply for Priority Processing:* You need to submit all your documents and pay at the time you apply. You will not be able to load more documents later because of the tight timeframe for this service.* If we find the submitted documents are false, misleading, or inconsistent with information previously submitted, or if we have to investigate if they are authentic, we may conduct additional checks. This is likely to delay the process beyond 10 business days.FAQsQ1: How can VETASSESS be sure it can process my application in 10 business days?We will not accept an application unless we are sure we can meet the 10-day timeline. We need up to 2 business days to review an application before we accept it for Priority Processing. We will email you once the review is completed, so you will know if your application is accepted.Q2: What if my application for Priority Processing is not accepted?If your application does not meet the eligibility criteria or cannot be assessed within the timeframe, we will email you and refund the Priority Processing fee, less an administration fee of AUD $161. The fee will be refunded within three weeks of our notifying you. We will then process your application under our standard full Skills Assessment service.Q3: I've applied for the standard service. Can I change to Priority Processing?You can ask us to convert your application to Priority Processing. We consider these requests on a case-by-case basis, so please tell us why you want Priority Processing. You can email your request, with your evidence, to migrate@vetassess.com.au.We will consider requests if:* You have received an invitation from the Department of Home Affairs or a state or territory government that will expire by a set date.* Your visa expires in six weeks and you cannot obtain another visa.* You are turning 33, 40, or 45 in six weeks.* Your English Test Result (IELTS or PTE) expires in six weeks.* Your Partner Skills Assessment or English Test Result expires in six weeks.Other requests may be considered on a case-by-case basis.Q4: Once my application for Priority Processing is accepted, can I change my occupation?We cannot accept a request to change the occupation for this service because of the limited timeframe to deliver Priority Processing.Q5: What happens if you cannot process my application within 10 business days?If we do not complete a Priority Processing application within 10 business days, we will refund the Priority Processing fee less a $100 administration fee. A refund will not be made if documents submitted are identified as false, misleading, or inconsistent with information previously submitted, or if we need to investigate if they are authentic.Q6: What happens if my occupation is removed from the Australian Government's Department of Home Affairs list of eligible occupations during Priority Processing?We will continue with the assessment for suitability against your selected occupation.DisclaimerThe Priority Processing service is available for an additional fee to applicants of new skills assessment applications, reassessment for a new occupation, and renewals if both employment and qualifications have been assessed positively. It is also subject to strict eligibility criteria, including that the application is made online for a full skills assessment, with all documents submitted and payment received online at the time of submitting the application.If submitted documentation is identified as false, misleading, or inconsistent with information previously submitted, or if investigation is required to establish the authenticity of the information, VETASSESS reserves the right to conduct additional verification checks that may delay the assessment process beyond the 10 business days' standard Priority Processing timeframe.Where VETASSESS accepts an application for the Priority Processing service then, unless the assessment is delayed by circumstances beyond VETASSESS' control (including additional verification checks as detailed above), VETASSESS commits to completing the skills assessment within 10 business days, starting when we have received a fully completed application, all required information, and payment. It is the applicant's responsibility to read and understand the application eligibility criteria, skills assessment requirements, and the relevant required documents checklist on the VETASSESS website before applying. Please note that if the assessment team needs to request verified copies of your qualifications, the assessment process may be delayed beyond the standard 10 business days.VETASSESS will not be liable for any loss suffered by an applicant whose skills assessment application is delayed by their failure to comply with the requirements of the Priority Processing service (including the submission of incomplete documentation) or if Priority Processing places are not available.Applications that do not meet eligibility criteria for Priority Processing or where priority places are not available will be assessed consistent with our usual service timelines. In these cases, the Priority Processing service fee will be refunded less a $161 administration fee to the applicant. Should VETASSESS fail to process within 10 business days an application accepted for the Priority Processing service, VETASSESS' liability to the applicant will, in any event, be limited to the refund of the Priority Processing service fee less the $161 administration fee. Note, a refund is not applicable if documents submitted are identified as false, misleading, or inconsistent with information previously submitted to VETASSESS, or if investigation is required to establish the authenticity of the submitted information that delayed the assessment process beyond the 10 business days standard Priority Processing timeframe. The 10 business days does not include the 48 hours required to make the outcome letter available on the application online portal.

The application fees for general professional occupations will increase from August 9, 2023.

When will the application fees for general professional occupations increase?

Fees & PaymentsFrom August 9, 2023, application fees for general professional occupations will increase in line with movements in inflation. Any application received before August 9 will be charged at the current rates. You can find the new fees here.Fees and PaymentApplication fees include GST if you (the applicant) are an Australian resident for tax purposes. Please refer to the Australian Taxation Office website for information regarding tax residency.Full Skills AssessmentApplication Fees - Full Skills AssessmentFor both qualifications and employment - Australian or OverseasApplication MethodApplicant is a Resident of Australia for Tax Purposes* (Fee includes GST)Applicant is NOT a Resident of Australia for Tax Purposes* (Fee excludes GST)Online ApplicationAUD $1136.30AUD $1033.00Priority Processing Fee (available for online applications only)AUD $886.60AUD $806.00Refer to the Australian Taxation Office website for more information.*This fee is in addition to the Full Skills Assessment fee.Points Test Advice Only (for Applicants with Non-VETASSESS Occupations)Application Fees - Points Test Advice OnlyApplication MethodApplicant is a Resident of Australia for Tax Purposes* (Fee includes GST)Applicant is NOT a Resident of Australia for Tax Purposes* (Fee excludes GST)Qualifications Online ApplicationAUD $322.30AUD $293.00*Refer to the Australian Taxation Office website for more information.Qualification Assessment to Support a 485 Visa ApplicationApplication MethodApplicant is a Resident of Australia for Tax Purposes* (Fee includes GST)Applicant is NOT a Resident of Australia for Tax Purposes* (Fee excludes GST)Online ApplicationAUD $431.20AUD $392.00Reassessment - Review of QualificationAUD $275.00AUD $250.00Reassessment - Change of OccupationAUD $392.70AUD $357.00Post-485 Assessment Under the Same OccupationApplication MethodApplicant is a Resident of Australia for Tax Purposes* (Fee includes GST)Applicant is NOT a Resident of Australia for Tax Purposes* (Fee excludes GST)Assessment of Employment for Final Skills AssessmentAUD $883.30AUD $803.00*Refer to the Australian Taxation Office website for more information.Post-485 Assessment Under a Different OccupationIf you are applying for a Post 485 assessment and wish to change your nominated occupation, you will need to lodge a new application online.Reassessment - Review of Assessment Outcome (Within 90-Day Timeframe)Group A and EReview Application TypeQualification Outcome for Initial ApplicationEmployment Outcome for Initial ApplicationAdditional Supporting Evidence RequiredFees (Including GST)Fees (Excluding GST)Qualification OnlyNegative (not highly relevant or not at the required level)Negative due to qualificationQualificationAUD $352.00AUD $320.00Employment OnlyPositiveNegative due to any reason (except qualification)EmploymentAUD $632.50AUD $575.00Both Qualification and EmploymentNegative (not highly relevant or not at the required level)Negative due to any reason (including qualification)Qualification and EmploymentAUD $947.10AUD $861.00Group B, C, D and FReview Application TypeQualification Outcome for Initial ApplicationEmployment Outcome for Initial ApplicationAdditional Supporting Evidence RequiredFees (Including GST)Fees (Excluding GST)Qualification OnlyNegative (not highly relevant or not at the required level)Negative due to qualificationQualificationAUD $352.00AUD $320.00Employment OnlyNegative (not highly relevant and you are not contesting the relevance)Negative due to any reason (except qualification not at the required level)EmploymentAUD $632.50AUD $575.00Employment OnlyPositiveNegative due to any reason (except qualification)EmploymentAUD $632.50AUD $575.00Both Qualification and EmploymentNegative (not highly relevant or not at the required level)Negative due to any reason (including qualification)Qualification and EmploymentAUD $947.10AUD $861.00*You should hold sufficient years of highly relevant employment within the last five years to compensate for the lack of a highly relevant major field of study. Review applications lodged outside of the 90-day timeframe will incur full skills assessment fees.Change of OccupationChange of Occupation applications lodged outside of the 90-day timeframe will incur full skills assessment fees.Application TypeFees (Including GST)Fees (Excluding GST)Full Skills Assessment Positive OutcomeAUD $772.20AUD $702.00Full Skills Assessment Negative Outcome within 90 daysAUD $772.20AUD $702.00Full Skills Assessment Negative Outcome outside of 90 daysAUD $1136.30AUD $1033.00*Refer to the Australian Taxation Office website for more information.Reissue of Outcome LetterPurposeApplicant is a Resident of Australia for Tax Purposes* (Fee Includes GST)Applicant is NOT a Resident of Australia for Tax Purposes* (Fee Excludes GST)Reissue Outcome LetterAUD $78.10AUD $71.00*Refer to the Australian Taxation Office website for more information.AppealApplication Method - Paper-BasedApplicant is a Resident of Australia for Tax Purposes* (Fee Includes GST)Applicant is NOT a Resident of Australia for Tax Purposes* (Fee Excludes GST)Appeal of Negative Assessment OutcomeAUD $1122.20AUD $1020.00*Refer to the Australian Taxation Office website for more information.Renewal of Skills Assessment Application FeeFees (Including GST)Fees (Excluding GST)Renewal of Skills Assessment within 3 yearsAUD $490.60AUD $446.00Renewal of Skills Assessment outside of 3 yearsAUD $1136.30AUD $1033.00Renewal applications lodged outside of the 3-year time frame will incur a full skills assessment fee. Please apply with a new application online.Withdrawal, Closure, and Reopening of an Application* Withdrawal: If you request to withdraw an application before the assessment commences, a full refund will be considered, less an administration fee of AUD $161. Please see our Refund Policy for further details.* Closure: You are expected to provide complete documentation at the time of application submission. Please find the list of documents under Eligibility Criteria. If any information or documents are missing from the application, we will provide 15 calendar days to submit them. If the outstanding documents are not submitted within the given timeframe, a final notice will be issued giving seven additional days before the application is closed without further communication. Please note that refunds are not applicable to closed applications.* Reopening: You may request to re-open an application after providing all required documents and information within 90 days of closure. Requests received after 90 days will not be accepted, and you will need to lodge a new application and pay the full assessment fee. In all instances, an administration fee of AUD $161 will be applicable to re-open a closed application.Making a PaymentPayments must be:* Made payable to VETASSESS* In Australian dollars* Paid and cleared 7 days prior to your assessmentYou will be able to complete payment online. We accept MasterCard or VISA where online application and payment are permitted.Please note: We do not accept cash payments, including in-person, posted, or paid into a bank account.RefundsYou can find further information about our refund policy here.FAQsQ1: Do I have to pay the GST component of the fee?Application fees include GST if you (the applicant) are an Australian resident for tax purposes. Please refer to the Australian Taxation Office website for information regarding tax residency.

The fee for a Full Skills Assessment for an applicant who is a resident of Australia for tax purposes is AUD $1136.30.

What is the fee for a Full Skills Assessment for an applicant who is a resident of Australia for tax purposes?

Fees & PaymentsFrom August 9, 2023, application fees for general professional occupations will increase in line with movements in inflation. Any application received before August 9 will be charged at the current rates. You can find the new fees here.Fees and PaymentApplication fees include GST if you (the applicant) are an Australian resident for tax purposes. Please refer to the Australian Taxation Office website for information regarding tax residency.Full Skills AssessmentApplication Fees - Full Skills AssessmentFor both qualifications and employment - Australian or OverseasApplication MethodApplicant is a Resident of Australia for Tax Purposes* (Fee includes GST)Applicant is NOT a Resident of Australia for Tax Purposes* (Fee excludes GST)Online ApplicationAUD $1136.30AUD $1033.00Priority Processing Fee (available for online applications only)AUD $886.60AUD $806.00Refer to the Australian Taxation Office website for more information.*This fee is in addition to the Full Skills Assessment fee.Points Test Advice Only (for Applicants with Non-VETASSESS Occupations)Application Fees - Points Test Advice OnlyApplication MethodApplicant is a Resident of Australia for Tax Purposes* (Fee includes GST)Applicant is NOT a Resident of Australia for Tax Purposes* (Fee excludes GST)Qualifications Online ApplicationAUD $322.30AUD $293.00*Refer to the Australian Taxation Office website for more information.Qualification Assessment to Support a 485 Visa ApplicationApplication MethodApplicant is a Resident of Australia for Tax Purposes* (Fee includes GST)Applicant is NOT a Resident of Australia for Tax Purposes* (Fee excludes GST)Online ApplicationAUD $431.20AUD $392.00Reassessment - Review of QualificationAUD $275.00AUD $250.00Reassessment - Change of OccupationAUD $392.70AUD $357.00Post-485 Assessment Under the Same OccupationApplication MethodApplicant is a Resident of Australia for Tax Purposes* (Fee includes GST)Applicant is NOT a Resident of Australia for Tax Purposes* (Fee excludes GST)Assessment of Employment for Final Skills AssessmentAUD $883.30AUD $803.00*Refer to the Australian Taxation Office website for more information.Post-485 Assessment Under a Different OccupationIf you are applying for a Post 485 assessment and wish to change your nominated occupation, you will need to lodge a new application online.Reassessment - Review of Assessment Outcome (Within 90-Day Timeframe)Group A and EReview Application TypeQualification Outcome for Initial ApplicationEmployment Outcome for Initial ApplicationAdditional Supporting Evidence RequiredFees (Including GST)Fees (Excluding GST)Qualification OnlyNegative (not highly relevant or not at the required level)Negative due to qualificationQualificationAUD $352.00AUD $320.00Employment OnlyPositiveNegative due to any reason (except qualification)EmploymentAUD $632.50AUD $575.00Both Qualification and EmploymentNegative (not highly relevant or not at the required level)Negative due to any reason (including qualification)Qualification and EmploymentAUD $947.10AUD $861.00Group B, C, D and FReview Application TypeQualification Outcome for Initial ApplicationEmployment Outcome for Initial ApplicationAdditional Supporting Evidence RequiredFees (Including GST)Fees (Excluding GST)Qualification OnlyNegative (not highly relevant or not at the required level)Negative due to qualificationQualificationAUD $352.00AUD $320.00Employment OnlyNegative (not highly relevant and you are not contesting the relevance)Negative due to any reason (except qualification not at the required level)EmploymentAUD $632.50AUD $575.00Employment OnlyPositiveNegative due to any reason (except qualification)EmploymentAUD $632.50AUD $575.00Both Qualification and EmploymentNegative (not highly relevant or not at the required level)Negative due to any reason (including qualification)Qualification and EmploymentAUD $947.10AUD $861.00*You should hold sufficient years of highly relevant employment within the last five years to compensate for the lack of a highly relevant major field of study. Review applications lodged outside of the 90-day timeframe will incur full skills assessment fees.Change of OccupationChange of Occupation applications lodged outside of the 90-day timeframe will incur full skills assessment fees.Application TypeFees (Including GST)Fees (Excluding GST)Full Skills Assessment Positive OutcomeAUD $772.20AUD $702.00Full Skills Assessment Negative Outcome within 90 daysAUD $772.20AUD $702.00Full Skills Assessment Negative Outcome outside of 90 daysAUD $1136.30AUD $1033.00*Refer to the Australian Taxation Office website for more information.Reissue of Outcome LetterPurposeApplicant is a Resident of Australia for Tax Purposes* (Fee Includes GST)Applicant is NOT a Resident of Australia for Tax Purposes* (Fee Excludes GST)Reissue Outcome LetterAUD $78.10AUD $71.00*Refer to the Australian Taxation Office website for more information.AppealApplication Method - Paper-BasedApplicant is a Resident of Australia for Tax Purposes* (Fee Includes GST)Applicant is NOT a Resident of Australia for Tax Purposes* (Fee Excludes GST)Appeal of Negative Assessment OutcomeAUD $1122.20AUD $1020.00*Refer to the Australian Taxation Office website for more information.Renewal of Skills Assessment Application FeeFees (Including GST)Fees (Excluding GST)Renewal of Skills Assessment within 3 yearsAUD $490.60AUD $446.00Renewal of Skills Assessment outside of 3 yearsAUD $1136.30AUD $1033.00Renewal applications lodged outside of the 3-year time frame will incur a full skills assessment fee. Please apply with a new application online.Withdrawal, Closure, and Reopening of an Application* Withdrawal: If you request to withdraw an application before the assessment commences, a full refund will be considered, less an administration fee of AUD $161. Please see our Refund Policy for further details.* Closure: You are expected to provide complete documentation at the time of application submission. Please find the list of documents under Eligibility Criteria. If any information or documents are missing from the application, we will provide 15 calendar days to submit them. If the outstanding documents are not submitted within the given timeframe, a final notice will be issued giving seven additional days before the application is closed without further communication. Please note that refunds are not applicable to closed applications.* Reopening: You may request to re-open an application after providing all required documents and information within 90 days of closure. Requests received after 90 days will not be accepted, and you will need to lodge a new application and pay the full assessment fee. In all instances, an administration fee of AUD $161 will be applicable to re-open a closed application.Making a PaymentPayments must be:* Made payable to VETASSESS* In Australian dollars* Paid and cleared 7 days prior to your assessmentYou will be able to complete payment online. We accept MasterCard or VISA where online application and payment are permitted.Please note: We do not accept cash payments, including in-person, posted, or paid into a bank account.RefundsYou can find further information about our refund policy here.FAQsQ1: Do I have to pay the GST component of the fee?Application fees include GST if you (the applicant) are an Australian resident for tax purposes. Please refer to the Australian Taxation Office website for information regarding tax residency.