The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) assesses nurses and midwives for skilled migration. Here's how the assessment types, registration, English and fees fit together.
ANMAC confirms that your nursing or midwifery qualifications and experience meet Australian standards for your nominated occupation. A positive outcome lets you claim your occupation for a points-tested visa such as the 189, 190 or 491.
Nursing migration has a second thread alongside the skills assessment: eligibility for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) through AHPRA, which includes meeting the NMBA's English language standard (commonly IELTS or OET). The two run in parallel, and we help you sequence them.
Official information: see ANMAC — skilled migrants and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
Book a consultation to confirm your assessment type, registration pathway and English options in the right order.
| ANZSCO | Occupation |
|---|---|
| 254418 | Registered Nurse (Medical) |
| 254423 | Registered Nurse (Aged Care) |
| 254425 | Registered Nurse (Critical Care & Emergency) |
| 254499 | Registered Nurses nec |
| 254111 | Midwife |
| 411411 | Enrolled Nurse |
Registered nurses have many specialty ANZSCO codes (254412–254499). Confirm yours with our occupation search.
The right type depends on where you trained and your registration history. We confirm which applies.
| Assessment type | Broadly for | Fee (AUD) |
|---|---|---|
| Modified Skills Assessment | Applicants registered/eligible in a comparable system | $395 |
| Modified PLUS Skills Assessment | Modified pathway with additional checks | $395 |
| Full Skills Assessment | Comprehensive qualification & experience review | $595 |
| Direct Care Skills Assessment | Direct care / support worker occupations | $545 |
Paid in AUD by Visa/Mastercard. Recent wait time for an assessment to start is around 6–8 weeks. Fees and wait times are set by ANMAC and change — confirm on the ANMAC fees page.
ANMAC assesses nursing and midwifery occupations, including Registered Nurse (ANZSCO 2544xx), Midwife (254111) and Enrolled Nurse (411411). A positive ANMAC assessment is required for points-tested skilled visas in these occupations.
It depends on type: Modified $395, Modified PLUS $395, Full $595, Direct Care $545 (AUD), paid by Visa/Mastercard.
Skilled migration as a nurse generally requires eligibility for NMBA registration via AHPRA, including the NMBA English standard. The skills assessment and registration are separate but related steps.
ANMAC publishes current wait times to start an assessment — recently around 6–8 weeks — after which processing depends on your documents.
Generally the NMBA English language standard, commonly via IELTS or OET at the required level. We confirm the current standard and the options for you.
The general rules are above. These next calls decide your outcome — and they need your documents to answer. Guess wrong and it can cost months and fees:
Last reviewed: June 2026 — authority rules and fees change; we confirm the current position for your case.
A nurse passed the skills assessment, but their English result lapsed before registration — stalling the visa. Mapping the sequence up front keeps every component valid at the right moment.
Illustrative only; outcomes depend on your individual circumstances.
Book a confidential consultation with a registered migration agent. We'll confirm your ANMAC assessment type, sequence your NMBA registration and English, and map your points.