Skilled Visas for Trades Workers
Trades are one of the most highly valued industries by the Australian government. This creates strong pathways for skilled migration for migrants working in trades occupations.
Do you qualify for a visa?
Free AssessmentBetween July 1st 2025 and November 30th 2025, the Australian government issued invitations to apply to 16,887 Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for the Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189). Many of these invitations were for people working in trades.
Invitations at 65 points
Many trades occupations which received invitations to apply for 189 visas in 2025 at just 65 points.
These include:
- Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber
- Bricklayer
- Carpenter
- Carpenter & Joiner
- Drainer
- Electrician (General Class)
- Electrician (Special Class)
- Gasfitter
- Glazier
- Joiner
- Plumber (General)
- Roof Plumber
- Solid Plasterer
- Stonemason
- Wall & Floor Tiler
- Fibrous Plasterer
Painting Trades Workers also received invitations to apply for 189 visas in 2025 at just 70 points.
Getting support with your skilled migration journey
True Blue Migration is an expert in migration law, and we have helped hundreds of skilled migrants working in health and medical professions come to Australia.
We also offer a free visa eligibility assessment so you can find out which visa pathways you’re eligible for. Get your free assessment today: https://truebluemigration.com/assessment/