- Migration
Migration to Australia
If you’re considering moving to Australia, we can determine if your skills meet the migration visa requirements
- Migration
Migration to New Zealand
If you’re considering moving to New Zealand, we can assist with migration skills assessment
- Migration
Migration skill assessment FAQ
Migration skills assessments can be complex, so we've answered some frequently asked questions here
- Migration
Migrant Skills Incentives Program
Gain access to a fast-tracked skills assessment to formalise your unrecognised skills.
Migrant Skills Incentive Program
Gain access to a fast-tracked skills assessment to formalise your unrecognised skills.
If you’re planning on migrating to Australia or New Zealand, you will need to perform a skills assessment to determine if you meet skilled migration visa requirements. As an authorised assessing authority, CPA Australia conduct skills assessments to ensure that your qualifications and experience match the required standard of the industry in your chosen country.
Skills assessment process
Follow our step-by-step guides to completing a skills assessment for migration to either Australia or New Zealand.
Assessment process for Australia
Assessment process for New Zealand
Eligibility requirements
The eligibility requirements for skilled migration to Australia and New Zealand are slightly different. Make sure you review the required documents for each country before beginning the application process.
Eligibility requirements for Australia
Eligibility requirements for New Zealand
Processing times
It currently takes us approximately 15 business days to process applications once we receive all necessary documents.
If your application requires additional supporting details, your assessment will be put on hold until that information is received.
Assessment fees
Fees will vary depending on your location and whether you’re migrating to Australia or New Zealand. Head to your chosen destination’s page to view the relevant fee schedule.
Assessment fees for New Zealand
CPA Australia doesn’t award or provide advice on points for visa applications. We recommend you contact the Department of Home Affairs for visa advice.