Commonwealth of Australia vs Jersey (British Crown Dependency)
A neutral side-by-side of immigration systems, routes and regulators. Each row links to the underlying visa page with its primary government source.
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Commonwealth of Australia
Australia operates a points-based SkillSelect system for permanent and provisional skilled visas alongside employer-sponsored subclasses (482 TSS, 186 ENS, 494 Regional), Working Holiday Maker subclasses, and student and global talent visas.
- Official portal
- Department of Home Affairs (Australia)
- Languages
- English
- Currency
- Australian dollar
Jersey (British Crown Dependency)
Jersey Visa Atlas coverage is based on Government of Jersey pages for moving to Jersey, applying for a visa, customs and immigration, work permit policy, registration cards, and residential and employment statuses. The current packet covers immigration permission, employer work permits, Jersey resident registration cards, residential/employment statuses, and arrival customs/immigration compliance.
- Official portal
- Government of Jersey
- Languages
- English, French
- Currency
- Pound sterling
How Commonwealth of Australia and Jersey (British Crown Dependency) differ
| Dimension | Commonwealth of Australia | Jersey (British Crown Dependency) |
|---|---|---|
| Total routes covered | 9 | 5 |
| Routes without employer sponsor | 6 | 4 |
| Routes leading to permanent residence | 7 | 0 |
| Typical full settlement timeline | Arrival on 482 → 186 ENS after 2 years (Specialist Skills Pathway) or 3-4 years (Core Skills) → PR → citizenship after 4 years from arrival (minimum 12 months as PR). | — |
| Dominant skilled visa | Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) | Work Permit |
| Skilled visa salary minimum | — | — |
| Skilled visa processing time | Home Affairs publishes a typical decision window of 6–12 months for the subclass 189 Skilled Independent visa, counted from the date you lodge. Because 189 is points-tested and invitation-only, much of the real waiting often happens earlier – in the SkillSelect pool, waiting for an invitation to apply. | — |
| Skilled visa government fees | The Australia subclass 189 Skilled Independent visa costs roughly A$5,400 in Home Affairs fees for a single primary applicant, before skills-assessment and English-test costs. | — |
| Official languages | English | English, French |
| Currency | Australian dollar | Pound sterling |
| Primary regulator | MARA | JCIS |
| Policy changes (last 12 months) | 1 | 0 |
Skilled-route head-to-head
Comparing each country’s most-used skilled-migration route side by side.
Commonwealth of Australia
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)
- Salary minimum
- —
- Government fees
- The Australia subclass 189 Skilled Independent visa costs roughly A$5,400 in Home Affairs fees for a single primary applicant, before skills-assessment and English-test costs.
- Processing time
- Home Affairs publishes a typical decision window of 6–12 months for the subclass 189 Skilled Independent visa, counted from the date you lodge. Because 189 is points-tested and invitation-only, much of the real waiting often happens earlier – in the SkillSelect pool, waiting for an invitation to apply.
- Sponsor required
- No
- Leads to settlement
- Yes
Jersey (British Crown Dependency)
Work Permit
- Salary minimum
- —
- Government fees
- —
- Processing time
- —
- Sponsor required
- Yes
- Leads to settlement
- No
Routes unique to Commonwealth of Australia
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)
skilled-migration
Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
skilled-migration
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)
skilled-migration
Working Holiday Maker visa (subclass 417/462)
youth-mobility
National Innovation visa (formerly Global Talent)
work-unsponsored
Routes unique to Jersey (British Crown Dependency)
Visa routes side by side
Commonwealth of Australia (9)
Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482)
Sponsor · Leads to settlement · Up to 4 years.
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)
No sponsor · Leads to settlement · Permanent residence.
Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
No sponsor · Leads to settlement · Permanent residence.
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)
No sponsor · Leads to settlement · 5 years provisional, with pathway to permanent residence.
Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)
Sponsor · Leads to settlement · Permanent residence.
Working Holiday Maker visa (subclass 417/462)
No sponsor · Non-settlement · 12 months per grant; up to 3 visas with qualifying specified work.
National Innovation visa (formerly Global Talent)
No sponsor · Leads to settlement · Permanent residence.
Australian Student visa (subclass 500)
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Programme length plus small buffer.
Partner visa (subclass 820/801, 309/100)
No sponsor · Leads to settlement · Initial provisional to permanent residence.
Jersey (British Crown Dependency) (5)
Immigration Permission and Visa
No sponsor · Non-settlement · As granted for the visit, study, work or residence purpose.
Work Permit
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Temporary route may be 9 or 12 months in relevant sectors; long-term route can be up to 3 years initially, with some medical doctor permits up to 5 years.
Register as a Jersey Resident
No sponsor · Non-settlement · Registration should be completed after arrival before starting work or relying on Jersey residential/employment status.
Residential and Employment Status
No sponsor · Non-settlement · Status depends on residence history, employment permission, relationship basis or business permission; some Entitled status can become permanent after qualifying residence.
Customs and Immigration Arrival
No sponsor · Non-settlement · Arrival and import compliance applies at or before the move to Jersey.
Frequently asked questions
Which country has an easier skilled-migration route, Commonwealth of Australia or Jersey (British Crown Dependency)?+
Commonwealth of Australia’s Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) is the dominant skilled route; Jersey (British Crown Dependency)’s Work Permit is the dominant skilled route. “Easier” depends on your salary, sponsor situation, and nationality — see each visa’s eligibility detail.
Does Commonwealth of Australia or Jersey (British Crown Dependency) have more visa routes without an employer sponsor?+
Commonwealth of Australia has more: 6 of its covered routes can be pursued without an employer sponsor, against 4 for Jersey (British Crown Dependency). No-sponsor routes — such as digital-nomad, self-employment, and points-based skilled migration — matter most if you do not yet have a job offer.