When you need ANMAC
Points-tested skilled visas (subclasses 189, 190 and 491) require a positive skills assessment for your nominated occupation. Employer-sponsored visas have their own rules about when a skills assessment is required. Check the visa you are using.
Nursing occupations ANMAC assesses
| Occupation | ANZSCO code |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurse (Aged Care) | 254412 |
| Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) | 254413 |
| Registered Nurse (Community Health) | 254414 |
| Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) | 254415 |
| Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) | 254416 |
| Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation) | 254417 |
| Registered Nurse (Medical) | 254418 |
| Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) | 254421 |
| Registered Nurse (Mental Health) | 254422 |
| Registered Nurse (Perioperative) | 254423 |
| Registered Nurse (Surgical) | 254424 |
| Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) | 254425 |
| Registered Nurses nec | 254499 |
| Midwife | 254111 |
Which visas each occupation can use depends on current occupation lists published by Home Affairs. Confirm the list for your visa on the day you lodge.
ANMAC is changing its services
ANMAC announced a new portal and renamed assessment types in 2026, with revised fees. Older guides may use names such as Modified, Full or Direct Care assessment. Read assessment types and confirm the current names and fees on the ANMAC website before applying.
Frequently asked questions
Is ANMAC required for a 482 visa?
Not always. Skills assessment requirements for employer-sponsored visas depend on the stream, occupation and your circumstances. Check the visa requirements or ask a registered migration agent.
How long is an ANMAC outcome valid?
Outcome letters have a validity period stated on the letter and in ANMAC's policy. Plan your EOI and visa lodgement within it.
Official sources to check
Last checked 10 November 2026. If a rule here conflicts with the official page, the official page is correct. Report an error.