Thinking about permanent residency (PR) in Australia as a Vascular Surgeon (also known as Vascular Specialist)? This occupation carries the official Australian job code ANZSCO 253521 and sits on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), so you can apply for the skilled visas below. Here you will find how to get PR, your visa options, the points you need, the body that checks your skills, current fees, and how competitive it is right now, from live SkillSelect data.
How skilled migration works (in plain English)
Australia selects skilled migrants using a points test. If your job is on an official skilled occupation list (like this one), you can compete for a visa. Most people follow four steps:
- Get a skills assessment. An approved assessing body (listed further down) confirms your qualifications and work experience match this occupation.
- Submit an EOI. An Expression of Interest (EOI) is a free online profile in the government's SkillSelect system. It records your points score and the visa you want.
- Wait for an invitation. The government, and for some visas a state, invites the highest scorers to apply. A higher score means a better chance.
- Apply for the visa. Once invited, you lodge the full application and pay the fee.
The three main skilled visas on this page are:
- Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent): permanent residency, no sponsor needed, decided purely on points.
- Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated): permanent residency where a state or territory nominates you and adds 5 points.
- Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional): a 5 year provisional visa for regional Australia that adds 15 points and leads to permanent residency later.
Your points come from things like age, English level, work experience and qualifications. The minimum to enter the pool is 65 points, but the scores that actually get invited are usually higher, as the tables below show.
Skilled Visa Pathways for Vascular Surgeon
| Visa | Status | Main applicant fee |
|---|---|---|
| Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent) | Eligible | $6,135 |
| Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated) | Eligible | $6,140 |
| Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional) | Eligible | $6,140 |
Fees shown are the primary-applicant base charge and change over time. Confirm current charges with the Department of Home Affairs before lodging.
SkillSelect Competition
No current SkillSelect EOI data is published for Vascular Surgeon. This is normal for occupations that receive very few applications. The visa eligibility, fees and skills assessment details above still apply.
Who Assesses Vascular Surgeon?
Before lodging an Expression of Interest, a Vascular Surgeon must have their skills assessed by the relevant authority:
- Medical Board of Australia
Subclass 189 Occupation Ceiling
Surgeons: 477 of 500 189 places remaining for FY25-26
This is a shared, group-level figure. Australia sets 189 occupation ceilings for the broader ANZSCO occupation group (the 4-digit code 2535), not for each individual occupation. Vascular Surgeon belongs to the Surgeons group, so this ceiling is shared across every occupation in that group, not reserved for Vascular Surgeon alone. When the group ceiling is close to full, 189 invitation rounds for the whole group slow down.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are my chances of getting PR in Australia as a Vascular Surgeon?
Your chances depend on your points score, chosen visa and state nomination. The 65-point minimum only lets you lodge an EOI — a higher score, and pursuing a state (190) or regional (491) pathway, materially improve your odds of an invitation.
How do I get PR in Australia as a Vascular Surgeon?
Vascular Surgeon is on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), so the path to PR is: (1) get a positive skills assessment from Medical Board of Australia; (2) submit a free SkillSelect Expression of Interest (EOI) with your points score; (3) receive an invitation; and (4) lodge your visa. The main pathways are Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent), Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated), Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional).
Can a vascular specialist get PR in Australia?
Yes. Roles such as vascular specialist are covered by Vascular Surgeon (ANZSCO 253521) for Australian skilled migration, as long as your skills assessment maps to this occupation. The visa options, points and competition on this page apply.
Is Vascular Surgeon on the Australian skilled occupation list?
Yes. Vascular Surgeon (ANZSCO 253521) is on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), which makes it eligible for the Subclass 189, Subclass 190, Subclass 491 visa pathway.
Which visas can a Vascular Surgeon apply for in 2026?
Based on the MLTSSL, Vascular Surgeon can apply for Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent), Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated), Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional). Eligibility also depends on your points score, skills assessment and (for 190/491) state nomination.
Who assesses Vascular Surgeon for migration?
Vascular Surgeon is assessed by Medical Board of Australia. You must obtain a positive skills assessment from this authority before you can be invited to apply.