If you have any questions about the skill assessment process for nurses and midwives, please contact our friendly team of migration agents by phone on +61 (3) 9521 7577 or schedule a time to discuss your matter.
Do You Need a Skills Assessment?
If you are applying for a visa under the General Skilled Migration program and need to demonstrate sufficient nursing, midwifery or health care qualifications, it is necessary to apply for a skills assessment.
Apply for a skills assessment with ANMAC if you:
- Are migrating to Australia under the General Skilled Migration program (as a nurse, midwife or health care worker)
- Have checked that your visa requirements include a skills assessment.
Nursing & Midwifery Skills Assessment – Occupations
- Registered Nurse
- Enrolled Nurse
- Midwife
Nursing & Midwifery Skills Assessment – Assessment type
Modified Skills Assessment
Apply for this assessment if you are currently registered as a nurse or midwife in Australia or New Zealand. Most nurses and midwives wanting to migrate to Australia will need to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) BEFORE applying for a Modified Skills Assessment with ANMAC. ANMAC does not conduct registration assessments for nurses or midwives
Fees: $395
Time to submit online application: 20 minutes (average, not including document preparation)
Current approval wait time: 4-6 weeks
Step 1: Check Eligibility
To apply for a Modified Skills Assessment, you need current registration from:
- Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA/Ahpra) or
- Nursing Council of New Zealand (NCNZ) or
- Midwifery Council of New Zealand (MCNZ).
Step 2: Know What You Need
You will need to provide:
- proof of identity documents along with a recent passport-style photo
- proof of educational documents
- proof of work experience documents to support your specific visa requirements
- an ANZSCO code relevant to your assessment
- an agent declaration or third-part consent form (if you have appointed an agent) – Need help?
- payment for your assessment ($395 AUD).
It’s important that you upload:
- high quality scans or photos of your documents
- a photo of yourself that meets passport photo requirements – use the Australian Government’s photo requirements as a guide.
Step 3: Prepare Documents
Proof of Identity
| Document | Requirement | How to submit |
|---|---|---|
| The bio-data page(s) from your passport |  required |
Upload high-quality scan or photo |
| A high-quality passport style photograph of yourself (taken in the last 6 months) | required |
Upload high-quality scan or photo |
| Two additional forms of identification, such as a birth certificate, driver license, or national ID card | Required |
Upload high-quality scan or photo |
| Change of name documents (marriage certificate, decree nisi, deed poll) |  if applicable |
Upload high-quality scan or photo |
Proof of Education
| Document | Requirement | How to submit |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation certificates and transcripts for all relevant qualifications in Australia and overseas (transcripts need to show commencement and completion dates)
*If you are submitting a masters degree in nursing or midwifery, please also provide the qualifications you completed prior to this |
required |
Upload high-quality scan or photo |
| If you are an Enrolled Nurse in Australia and have any nursing qualifications from overseas, please ensure these are provided | if applicable |
Upload high-quality scan or photo |
| Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE), pre-registration exam, adaptation, bridging or competence assessment program (CAP) documents | if applicable |
Upload high-quality scan or photo |
Proof of Registration
| Document | Requirement | How to submit |
|---|---|---|
| Registration from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (MBA/Ahpra) or Nursing Council of New Zealand (NCNZ) or Midwifery Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) | required |
You do not need to send this. We check with the authority directly |
| Overseas professional registration documents (if you are submitting overseas work experience references) | if applicable |
Request your nursing council to send this to ANMAC from an official email address or send via post (see below) |
Agent Declaration and Third-Party Consent
| Document | Requirement | How to submit |
|---|---|---|
| A completed Agent Declaration and Third-Party Consent Form if you have nominated someone to act on your behalf | if applicable |
Upload high-quality scan or photo of completed Agent Declaration and Third-Party Consent Form (97.5 KB) |
Documents You Need to Email or Post
Overseas professional registration documents can be emailed to [email protected].
Please note ANMAC can not accept official documents received from free web-based email accounts such as Gmail or Yahoo.
If email is not available, your relevant authority can post to:
ANMAC Skilled Migration Services
Level 1, 15 Lancaster Place
Majura Park
Canberra Airport ACT 2609
Step 4: Register and Pay
After you have your documents ready, and made sure the document quality meets our requirements, you can start your application in the Skilled Migrant Application portal.
To apply for for your assessment, you need to:
- Create a new account. New applications will need a new account and email address.
- Complete the application form: This can be found on the relevant assessment page.
- Pay the fees with a credit or debit card. Do not log out before your payment is processed.
- Check your email for your reference number, and confirmation of your application and payment. Contact us if you do not see it within 24 hours.
Step 5: Upload Documents
After you have created your account and completed the online form and payment, you can upload your documents to the Skilled Migrant Application Portal.
To upload your documents:
- Log into your account
- Upload your documents under “My account” once you have applied
- Save your application to ensure that the uploaded documents are received by ANMAC.
Step 6: Wait to Hear from ANMAC
After you submit your application:
- Check your email for any updates on your assessment. Please note that you may not hear from ANMAC for at least 6 weeks.
- ANMAC will email you if additional documents or information is needed. You can also check your application status by logging into the Skilled Migrant Application Portal.
Once your application is processed, ANMAC will send an email with your Outcome Letter. This letter will be valid for 2 years from the date of issue and will detail your valid work experience, qualifications, and nominated ANZCO code.
Need assistance with lodging your 189/190 visa application?
Book a meeting with our Registered Migration Agents in Melbourne for a commitment-free consultation covering all your Australian visa options.
Discuss your skilled visa options with an advisor
- +61 (03) 9521 7577
- 📧[email protected]
- 513/566 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 3004
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