🇬🇧 United Kingdom → 🇦🇺 Australia · Visa & timeline
Australia visa options and timeline for UK citizens
Difficulty: Moderate. Typical timeline: 8–18 months.
The #1 destination for British emigrants. As a UK passport holder you skip the English test, but the points-tested skilled visas and full family visa charges still add up fast.
How long does it take?
Most UK→Australia moves take around 8–18 months. Points-tested skilled visas (189/190/491). UK citizens are exempt from the English test.
How hard is it?
We rate this corridor "Moderate" relative to the other common destinations for Britons. Start the longest-lead items (skills/credential assessments, and where required a language test) early.
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Frequently asked
How long does it take to emigrate from the UK to Australia?
Typically 8–18 months. Points-tested skilled visas (189/190/491). UK citizens are exempt from the English test.
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