Australia Employment Visa Nepali 2026: Permit & Salary

Document checklist and eligibility for the Australia employment visa

Embassy reviewers in Kathmandu check five things in order on every Nepali file:

1. Passport with the required validity remaining beyond return and at least 2 blank pages.
2. Identity proof — Nepali citizenship card or NID copy with the application form.
3. Financial proof — 3-6 months of bank statements (original, signed and stamped on every page), tax returns where applicable, salary slips.
4. Travel intent — flight bookings (Yatra dummy ticket NPR 999 if you don't want to commit yet) and hotel reservations covering the full stay.
5. Employment purpose proof — purpose-specific cover letter signed and dated.

The application is rejected if any one line is missing or unsigned — there is no partial credit.

Quick facts

Visa type	Skills in Demand Visa (subclass 482) — formerly TSS
Stay duration	Up to 4 years (Specialist & Core); 4+ for Labour Agreement.
Validity	4 years; renewable; pathway to PR via 186 TRT after 2 years.
Entries	Multiple.
Processing time	Specialist Skills: 7 days median (priority); Core Skills: 21–60 days median; Labour Agreement: variable.
Embassy / centre	VFS Global Australia Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu
Address (Kathmandu)	Naxal area, Kathmandu (Charkhal Road / Bhagawati Bahal). Biometric collection only — visa applications go via ImmiAccount online. Book biometric appointment at vfsglobal.com/australia/nepal.
Hours	Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00; visa enquiries via VFS or ImmiAccount only.
Online portal	https://online.immi.homeaffairs.gov.au (ImmiAccount — universal application portal) · https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au (Department of Home Affairs) · https://visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/aus (VFS Australia Nepal — biometrics)
Last verified	2026-04-25

Important notes for Nepali applicants

• Every Nepali-language document MUST be accompanied by a notary-certified English translation — embassies will reject untranslated originals. Use a Nepal Bar Council–registered translator and have each translation notarised by a Notary Public.
• Income proof for Australian visas: ANY ONE of the four Nepal-side income bundles is sufficient (Business OR Salary OR Pension OR Rental) — no need to submit all four. Pick the bundle that matches your active income source.
• Nepali ordinary passport holders MUST apply for an Australian visa. eVisitor (subclass 651) and ETA (subclass 601) are NOT available for Nepal — Nepal is not on those eligible-country lists.
• All applications via ImmiAccount online (online.immi.homeaffairs.gov.au); biometrics at VFS Australia Kathmandu (Naxal).
• Australian Federal Police (AFP) check is NOT required for Nepalis with no Australian residence — submit Nepal Police Clearance authenticated by MoFA Nepal instead, plus police clearance from any country lived 12+ months in last 10 years.
• Health examination at Bupa-approved panel doctors in Kathmandu: Norvic International Hospital, CIWEC Clinic, B&B Hospital (Gwarko), Bir Hospital, Mediciti. Nepal is a high-risk TB country — chest X-ray mandatory for all 6+ month visas. eMedical referral letter generated automatically by ImmiAccount.

Documents required for the Australia employment visa

The embassy reviewer in Kathmandu checks the file in this order. Prepare each item to the specification before booking the appointment — the application is non-refundable on rejection.

Document	Required	Notes
Passport, photo	Yes
Employer's nomination approval letter	Yes
Employment contract (salary, hours, location, duties)	Yes
CV	Yes
Qualifications + skills assessment (if required)	Yes
English test (IELTS 5.0 each band or equivalent)	Yes
Nepal Police Clearance + any country 12+ months last 10 years	Yes
Health exam	Yes
Form 80 + 1221	Yes
Employer reference letters with detailed duties matching ANZSCO description	Yes
Payslips / tax returns evidencing prior salary trajectory	Yes
DoFE labour permit + PDO + SSF + insurance	Yes	Mandatory under DoFE Nepal rules for outbound workers.
ANY ONE income bundle (only one needed — Salary bundle most relevant for employed applicants)	Yes
2. Salary-Based Income	Recommended	Applicants who are employed must provide:
Salary Certificate / Salary Letter	Yes	On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
Leave Approval Letter	Yes	Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer	Yes	Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements	Yes	Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.

How to apply for the Australia employment visa from Nepal

Three-stage: (1) Employer applies for Standard Business Sponsorship (SBS) — AUD 420 fee, valid 5 years; (2) Nomination — AUD 330 + SAF levy; (3) Visa application by candidate via ImmiAccount; biometrics at VFS Naxal.

1. Check eligibility against the criteria above and confirm the visa class is correct for your travel purpose.
2. Prepare the document file per the table above. Use a Nepal Bar Council-registered translator + notary for any Nepali-language original (employer letter, property docs, citizenship copy back-translation).
3. Book the appointment at https://online.immi.homeaffairs.gov.au (ImmiAccount — universal application portal) · https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au (Department of Home Affairs) · https://visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/aus (VFS Australia Nepal — biometrics) — slots fill quickly during peak windows.
4. Submit in person at VFS Global Australia Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu (Naxal area, Kathmandu (Charkhal Road / Bhagawati Bahal). Biometric collection only — visa applications go via ImmiAccount online. Book biometric appointment at vfsglobal.com/australia/nepal.). Arrive 15 minutes early.
5. Pay the fee (Visa, MasterCard, AmEx online via ImmiAccount; cash/card at VFS Naxal for biometric service fee.).
6. Provide biometrics if requested (mandatory for sticker classes; e-visa classes typically do not require them).
7. Track and collect — most embassies provide a tracking reference. E-visas arrive by email; sticker visas return by courier or in-person collection.

What Yatra handles for Australia employment visa applications

• Document checklist tailored to the employment purpose — exactly what the Australia embassy requires for Nepali files in this class.
• Pre-submission review — we catch the documentation-gap rejections (wrong photo spec, missing translation, weak cover letter) before the file enters the queue.
• Appointment booking at VFS Global Australia Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu in Kathmandu.
• PNR-backed dummy tickets at NPR 999 — accepted by most embassies as proof of onward travel so you can apply before paying for non-refundable flights. Available at yatraforfun.com/dummy-ticket.
• Re-application support — if rejected, the Yatra service fee is waived on the second submission (you re-pay the embassy fee, which is non-refundable on either attempt).

Common mistakes Nepali applicants make on the Australia employment visa

The five mistakes below account for the majority of preventable rejections we see on Nepal-AU files. None of them are about the embassy being difficult — every one is fixable with a 30-minute pre-submission review.

1. Photograph not to the embassy specification. Most Australia missions reject photos that fall outside the exact dimensions (typically 35x45mm or 51x51mm), have a non-white background, show ears partially covered, or were taken more than 6 months ago. Use a photo studio in Kathmandu (Bagbazar / Putalisadak / Naxal) that knows the Australia embassy spec — pay the extra NPR 200 for a fresh, compliant set rather than reusing an old printout.
2. Bank balance pumped up the week before submission. Embassy reviewers read the 6-month statement, not the closing balance. A sudden NPR 5,00,000 deposit two weeks before submission with no salary or business inflow history flags as manufactured. Maintain a steady balance in line with declared income; if the funds are genuinely sponsored, attach the sponsor's 6-month statement and an undertaking letter rather than depositing into your own account.
3. Untranslated Nepali documents. Every Nepali-language document submitted to a Australia mission must be accompanied by a notary-certified English translation — citizenship card, employer letter on Nepali letterhead, lalpurja (land deed), municipality registration, audit reports. Use a Nepal Bar Council-registered translator and have each translation notarised by a Notary Public; embassies routinely return files with raw Nepali originals.
4. Cover letter that contradicts the booking dates. If the cover letter says you are travelling 12-25 Oct but the flight booking shows 14-22 Oct, the file gets returned for clarification. Re-read the cover letter against every attached booking before submission — dates, accommodation address, sponsor name, and total stay must match across all documents.
5. Hotel booking that allows free cancellation but no payment proof. Australia embassies increasingly recognise the "book a refundable hotel just for the visa, cancel after approval" pattern. A confirmation showing prepayment (or at minimum a non-zero deposit) carries far more weight than a free-cancellation booking. If you genuinely need flexibility, attach the booking plus a covering note explaining your itinerary contingencies — silence reads as deception.

After approval — the pre-departure checklist for Australia

Visa in passport is not the end of the work. Carry the following on the day of travel — Nepali passport holders are routinely secondary-screened at the entry port for Australia, and producing the right paperwork at immigration shortens the inspection from 30 minutes to 3.

• Printed visa or e-visa PDF — never rely solely on the digital copy on your phone. Carry one printed copy in your hand baggage and a backup in checked baggage.
• Confirmed return ticket in your name — Australia immigration may ask to see the onward flight at arrival, especially for tourist and visit classes.
• Hotel confirmation for the first 3 nights minimum, with the address printed in the local language where applicable. Immigration officers ask "where are you staying" and a vague answer triggers secondary screening.
• Travel insurance certificate — increasingly mandatory at the entry port even when the visa was approved without it.
• Cash in destination currency equivalent to at least USD 100/day for the first 3 days — immigration occasionally asks "show me funds" and a card or e-wallet does not always satisfy.
• Yatra concierge contact — if you booked through Yatra, save our 24/7 number (+977 970-9066517) for any visa or entry-port issue. We have helped Nepali travellers re-enter Australia after secondary-screening flags more than 200 times in the last two years.

Australia embassy and visa centre contact in Kathmandu

Australian Embassy — KathmanduBansbari, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal (P.O. Box 879) Phone+977 1 437 1678 [email protected] HoursMon–Fri 09:00–17:00; visa enquiries via VFS or ImmiAccount only. Websitehttps://nepal.embassy.gov.au VFS Global Australia Visa Application Centre — KathmanduNaxal area, Kathmandu (Charkhal Road / Bhagawati Bahal). Biometric collection only — visa applications go via ImmiAccount online. Book biometric appointment at vfsglobal.com/australia/nepal.

Related Yatra resources

• Australia visa overview for Nepali citizens — embassy contact + concierge page.
• Visa eligibility checker — answer 4 questions; we tell you which class fits.
• PNR-backed dummy tickets (NPR 999) — accepted by most embassies as proof of onward travel.
• PNR-backed hotel bookings — refundable confirmations for visa submission.
• Yatra visa concierge — all 60+ destinations for Nepali citizens.
• All Yatra visa & travel guides — country, type, and process-specific articles.
• Same Australia visa, different angle: work process
• Germany employment visa — sibling country guide for comparison.
• Romania employment visa — another sibling Nepali-passport guide.
• Flight bookings to Australia — once your visa lands, book direct.
• Hotel deals in Australia — Yatra-verified rates with free cancellation.
• About Yatra For Fun — Founder Sandeep Kumar Chaudhary Chaudhary, 10+ years processing Nepali visas.

Sources and freshness

This guide is curated from the official Australian Embassy — Kathmandu portal and VFS Global Australia Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu. Embassy data was last verified on 2026-04-25 and this post was last refreshed on 2026-05-12. Visa fees and processing times shift one to two times a year — re-check the embassy portal four weeks before travel.