ANMAC skills assessment
The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) is the assessing authority for nurses and midwives seeking Australian skilled migration.
Who this pathway suits
Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, and Midwives wanting to practise and migrate to Australia.
Eligibility at a glance
- Hold current, valid registration as a nurse or midwife in your country of practice
- Completed a recognized bachelor-level nursing or midwifery program
- English test: IELTS (minimum 7.0 overall and 7.0 in each band) or OET (minimum B in each subtest) or PTE Academic (minimum 65 in each band)
- Ahpra in-principle approval or verification where required by stream
How the process works
- Complete Ahpra Self-Check and registration process
- Pass English language examination (test clubbing permitted under strict rules)
- Submit ANMAC assessment dossier online
- Receive ANMAC outcome letter suitable for SkillSelect
Documents you will typically need
- Nursing qualification degree and transcripts, registration certificates, employer references detailing nursing duties, English test scores
What to keep in mind
Ahpra registration and ANMAC skills assessment are two separate processes; planning both concurrently ensures rapid visa progression.
Official source: ANMAC — Skilled Migration Services. Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.
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