Your Path to a Dental Career Down Under

Are you an overseas dentist dreaming of an exciting new chapter in your professional journey?
Look no further than Australia, a land of opportunity that welcomes skilled professionals from around the globe.
Let us guide you through the process of obtaining a visa to live and work in this diverse and vibrant country.

Australian Visas for Overseas Dentists: Unlock Your Potential

Discover the diverse opportunities that await you in this beautiful country, where stunning landscapes and a vibrant dental industry converge.

Whether you dream of working in adventure filled rural towns or picturesque regional areas, Australia offers a range of visa options to make your professional aspirations a reality.

There are three visa options best suited to overseas dentists interested in immigrating to Australia. We have summarised them here, however, please note that the specific requirements for visas may vary depending on your qualifications and circumstances.

To get started or to obtain more detailed information, we encourage you to visit the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs website or contact us to discuss your specific circumstances.

Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482): Open the Door to Opportunity

The Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482) opens doors to a wealth of opportunities for overseas dentists. Designed to address skill shortages in specific occupations, this visa allows you to work in Australia for up to four years. It offers you the chance to showcase your expertise and gain invaluable experience while contributing to the local dental industry.

Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494): Embrace Regional Australia

If you're seeking a truly immersive experience in regional Australia, the Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494) is the perfect choice. This visa is tailored for skilled professionals willing to live and work in regional areas designated by the Australian government. Imagine practicing dentistry amidst stunning landscapes and close-knit communities, where your skills can make a tangible difference to people's lives.

Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa (subclass 187): Settle in for the Long Haul

For overseas dentists committed to establishing a long-term career in Australia, the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa (subclass 187) offers a pathway to permanent residency. Under this visa, you can work in regional Australia while enjoying the benefits of a secure future. As you become an integral part of the local dental community, you'll have the opportunity to build lasting professional relationships and contribute to the growth of regional healthcare.

Find a Visa Thats Right For You

For many of the visa streams listed, you must be sponsored to work in an occupation listed on the Short term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL).
As such, the visas for which you are eligible will vary depending on your occupation. Your visa will come with conditions attached to it.
Use the slider below to choose the visa that's best suited to your specialist area of dentistry.

Choose the option that best suits you below

Visa Options

With Australian opportunities changing frequently, you'll need to keep up to date with the latest visas via the Department of Home Affairs Immigration and Citizenship website. There are currently 3 visa options for dentists. The dental occupation falls under the medium-term stream which means you can stay up to 4 years in Australia. It's important to note the caveat with the subclass 482 visa, your location of work must be within a regional area of Australia.

Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482)

Medium-term stream

This visa enables employers to address labour shortages by bringing in skilled workers where employers can't source an appropriately skilled Australian worker.

Stay

Up to 4 years.

Hong Kong passport holders may stay up to 5 years.

Cost

From AUD2,770.00

  • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Your occupation is on either the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) or the Regional Occupation List (ROL)
  • You can work in Australia for up to four years.
Processing Time
  • 25% of applications: 8 Days
  • 50% of applications: 20 Days
  • 75% of applications: 38 Days
  • 90% of applications: 70 Days

Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494)

Employer Sponsored stream

This visa enables regional employers to address identified labour shortages within their region by sponsoring skilled workers where employers can't source an appropriately skilled Australian worker

Stay

5 years.

Cost

From AUD4,240.00

  • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​You can live, work and study only in designated regional areas of Australia
  • You can apply for permanent residence after 3 years from the time your visa is granted
Processing Time
  • 25% of applications: 5 Months
  • 50% of applications: 10 Months
  • 75% of applications: 14 Months
  • 90% of applications: 16 Months

Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa (subclass 187)

Temporary Residence Transition stream

This visa allows skilled workers, who are nominated by their employer in regional Australia, live and work in Australia permanently.

Stay

Permanently

Cost

From AUD4,240.00

  • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​You must be a transitional subclass 457 or subclass 482 worker
  • Usually, you must have worked for your employer full-time
    for at least 3 years
  • You must be nominated by your employer
Processing Time
  • 25% of applications: 11 Months
  • 50% of applications: 12 Months
  • 75% of applications: 13 Months
  • 90% of applications: 17 Months
Visa Options

With Australian opportunities changing frequently, you'll need to keep up to date with latest visa via the Department of Home Affairs Immigration and Citizenship website. There are currently 3 visa options for dental specialists. The dental occupation falls under the medium-stream which means you can stay up to 4 years in Australia. It's important to note that caveat with the subclass 482 visa, your location of work must be within a regional area of Australia.

Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482)

Medium-term stream

This visa enables employers to address labour shortages by bringing in skilled workers where employers can't source an appropriately skilled Australian worker.

Stay

Up to 4 years.

Hong Kong passport holders may stay up to 5 years.

Cost

From AUD2,770.00

  • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Your occupation is on either the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) or the Regional Occupation List (ROL)
  • You can work in Australia for up to four years.
Processing Time
  • 25% of applications: 8 Days
  • 50% of applications: 20 Days
  • 75% of applications: 38 Days
  • 90% of applications: 70 Days

Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494)

Employer Sponsored stream

This visa enables regional employers to address identified labour shortages within their region by sponsoring skilled workers where employers can't source an appropriately skilled Australian worker

Stay

5 years.

Cost

From AUD4,240.00

  • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​You can live, work and study only in designated regional areas of Australia
  • You can apply for permanent residence after 3 years from the time your visa is granted
Processing Time
  • 25% of applications: 5 Months
  • 50% of applications: 10 Months
  • 75% of applications: 14 Months
  • 90% of applications: 16 Months

Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa (subclass 187)

Temporary Residence Transition stream

This visa allows skilled workers, who are nominated by their employer in regional Australia, live and work in Australia permanently.

Stay

Permanently

Cost

From AUD4,240.00

  • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​You must be a transitional subclass 457 or subclass 482 worker
  • Usually, you must have worked for your employer full-time
    for at least 3 years
  • You must be nominated by your employer
Processing Time
  • 25% of applications: 11 Months
  • 50% of applications: 12 Months
  • 75% of applications: 13 Months
  • 90% of applications: 17 Months
Visa Options

With Australian opportunities changing frequently, you'll need to keep up to date with latest visa via the Department of Home Affairs Immigration and Citizenship website. There are currently 3 visa options for dental technicians. The dental occupation falls under the medium-stream which means you can stay up to 4 years in Australia. It's important to note that caveat with the subclass 482 visa, your location of work must be within a regional area of Australia.

Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482)

Medium-term stream

This visa enables employers to address labour shortages by bringing in skilled workers where employers can't source an appropriately skilled Australian worker.

Stay

Up to 4 years.

Hong Kong passport holders may stay up to 5 years.

Cost

From AUD2,770.00

  • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Your occupation is on either the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) or the Regional Occupation List (ROL)
  • You can work in Australia for up to four years.
Processing Time
  • 25% of applications: 8 Days
  • 50% of applications: 20 Days
  • 75% of applications: 38 Days
  • 90% of applications: 70 Days

Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494)

Employer Sponsored stream

This visa enables regional employers to address identified labour shortages within their region by sponsoring skilled workers where employers can't source an appropriately skilled Australian worker

Stay

5 years.

Cost

From AUD4,240.00

  • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​You can live, work and study only in designated regional areas of Australia
  • You can apply for permanent residence after 3 years from the time your visa is granted
Processing Time
  • 25% of applications: 5 Months
  • 50% of applications: 10 Months
  • 75% of applications: 14 Months
  • 90% of applications: 16 Months

Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa (subclass 187)

Temporary Residence Transition stream

This visa allows skilled workers, who are nominated by their employer in regional Australia, live and work in Australia permanently.

Stay

Permanently

Cost

From AUD4,240.00

  • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​You must be a transitional subclass 457 or subclass 482 worker
  • Usually, you must have worked for your employer full-time
    for at least 3 years
  • You must be nominated by your employer
Processing Time
  • 25% of applications: 11 Months
  • 50% of applications: 12 Months
  • 75% of applications: 13 Months
  • 90% of applications: 17 Months
Visa Options

With Australian opportunities changing frequently, you'll need to keep up to date with latest visa via the Department of Home Affairs Immigration and Citizenship website. There are currently 2 visa options for dental prosthetists. The dental occupation falls under the medium-stream which means you can stay up to 4 years in Australia.

Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494)

Employer Sponsored stream

This visa enables regional employers to address identified labour shortages within their region by sponsoring skilled workers where employers can't source an appropriately skilled Australian worker

Stay

5 years.

Cost

From AUD4,240.00

  • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​You can live, work and study only in designated regional areas of Australia
  • You can apply for permanent residence after 3 years from the time your visa is granted
Processing Time
  • 25% of applications: 5 Months
  • 50% of applications: 10 Months
  • 75% of applications: 14 Months
  • 90% of applications: 16 Months

Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa (subclass 187)

Temporary Residence Transition stream

This visa allows skilled workers, who are nominated by their employer in regional Australia, live and work in Australia permanently.

Stay

Permanently

Cost

From AUD4,240.00

  • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​You must be a transitional subclass 457 or subclass 482 worker
  • Usually, you must have worked for your employer full-time
    for at least 3 years
  • You must be nominated by your employer
Processing Time
  • 25% of applications: 11 Months
  • 50% of applications: 12 Months
  • 75% of applications: 13 Months
  • 90% of applications: 17 Months
Visa Options

With Australian opportunities changing frequently, you'll need to keep up to date with latest visa via the Department of Home Affairs Immigration and Citizenship website. There are currently 3 visa options for dental hygienists. The dental occupation falls under the medium-stream which means you can stay up to 4 years in Australia. It's important to note that caveat with the subclass 482 visa, your location of work must be within a regional area of Australia.

Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482)

Medium-term stream

This visa enables employers to address labour shortages by bringing in skilled workers where employers can't source an appropriately skilled Australian worker.

Stay

Up to 4 years.

Hong Kong passport holders may stay up to 5 years.

Cost

From AUD2,770.00

  • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Your occupation is on either the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) or the Regional Occupation List (ROL)
  • You can work in Australia for up to four years.
Processing Time
  • 25% of applications: 8 Days
  • 50% of applications: 20 Days
  • 75% of applications: 38 Days
  • 90% of applications: 70 Days

Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494)

Employer Sponsored stream

This visa enables regional employers to address identified labour shortages within their region by sponsoring skilled workers where employers can't source an appropriately skilled Australian worker

Stay

5 years.

Cost

From AUD4,240.00

  • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​You can live, work and study only in designated regional areas of Australia
  • You can apply for permanent residence after 3 years from the time your visa is granted
Processing Time
  • 25% of applications: 5 Months
  • 50% of applications: 10 Months
  • 75% of applications: 14 Months
  • 90% of applications: 16 Months

Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa (subclass 187)

Temporary Residence Transition stream

This visa allows skilled workers, who are nominated by their employer in regional Australia, live and work in Australia permanently.

Stay

Permanently

Cost

From AUD4,240.00

  • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​You must be a transitional subclass 457 or subclass 482 worker
  • Usually, you must have worked for your employer full-time
    for at least 3 years
  • You must be nominated by your employer
Processing Time
  • 25% of applications: 11 Months
  • 50% of applications: 12 Months
  • 75% of applications: 13 Months
  • 90% of applications: 17 Months
Visa Options-6

With Australian opportunities changing frequently, you'll need to keep up to date with latest visa via the Department of Home Affairs Immigration and Citizenship website. There are currently 3 visa options for dental therapist. The dental occupation falls under the medium-stream which means you can stay up to 4 years in Australia. It's important to note that caveat with the subclass 482 visa, your location of work must be within a regional area of Australia.

Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482)

Medium-term stream

This visa enables employers to address labour shortages by bringing in skilled workers where employers can't source an appropriately skilled Australian worker.

Stay

Up to 4 years.

Hong Kong passport holders may stay up to 5 years.

Cost

From AUD2,770.00

  • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Your occupation is on either the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) or the Regional Occupation List (ROL)
  • You can work in Australia for up to four years.
Processing Time
  • 25% of applications: 8 Days
  • 50% of applications: 20 Days
  • 75% of applications: 38 Days
  • 90% of applications: 70 Days

Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494)

Employer Sponsored stream

This visa enables regional employers to address identified labour shortages within their region by sponsoring skilled workers where employers can't source an appropriately skilled Australian worker

Stay

5 years.

Cost

From AUD4,240.00

  • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​You can live, work and study only in designated regional areas of Australia
  • You can apply for permanent residence after 3 years from the time your visa is granted
Processing Time
  • 25% of applications: 5 Months
  • 50% of applications: 10 Months
  • 75% of applications: 14 Months
  • 90% of applications: 16 Months

Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa (subclass 187)

Temporary Residence Transition stream

This visa allows skilled workers, who are nominated by their employer in regional Australia, live and work in Australia permanently.

Stay

Permanently

Cost

From AUD4,240.00

  • You must be a transitional subclass 457 or subclass 482 worker
  • Usually, you must have worked for your employer full-time
    for at least 3 years
  • You must be nominated by your employer
Processing Time
  • 25% of applications: 11 Months
  • 50% of applications: 12 Months
  • 75% of applications: 13 Months
  • 90% of applications: 17 Months

How We Help

Australia beckons with its promise of professional growth, personal fulfillment, and a chance to create a lasting impact.

Join us at Local Dental Clinics, where we'll support your journey as you navigate visa opportunities, financial incentives, and the logistics of your relocation. Whether you choose to practice in picturesque Deniliquin, immerse yourself in the charm of Echuca Moama, or even opt for a combination of regional work and city life in Melbourne, we provide the resources and flexibility to make your dreams a reality.

Together, let's build a future where your dentistry skills thrive, and your desire to help others finds its true purpose.

 

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Testimonials

Testimonials

Dr. Jalak Maniar

Associate Dentist

Deniliquin

Working in a regional area has been very rewarding as I have had a chance to interact with the lowest of patients who are so grateful and appreciate of the care that is provided it was my first job in Australia as a dentist and it is really helped with my career growth.

I got my accreditation during the COVID-19 lockdown. At the time, opportunities in Melbourne were very limited and I was just starting my dental career. I came across this opportunity in Deniliquin to work in state of art dental clinic with mentorship. This gave a head-start to my career as I was exposed to a wide range of cases. This facility is very advanced and has all the new technology. There is also plenty of support from Dr. Jimmi and Dr. Kritika.

While it was a big lifestyle change moving from Melbourne, there are lot of lovely people to help make the journey smooth and happy. The work life balance is great and it's not a financial trade off, there is equal or even more potential to earn in rural areas.

My experience has been nothing but great at and outside of work. It is always great career opportunity and you feel really valued and part of the community.

Dr Nidhi Aggarwal

Associate Dentist

Deniliquin

Laid back lifestyle motivated me relocate to Deniliquin. It's a very calm place, with no pollution - I love the fresh air.

People are very friendly and I believe there are enough resources here, it's all about mindset. If there are things that aren't available here, I usually order online and plan my travel to nearby places accordingly. I haven't encountered anything major so far in the last three years.

Physically meeting my family and friends are definitely been less in comparison, however my relationship has been much better as we try to connect on calls more often.

The advantages of living here are definitely living in a better environment where you're close to nature, the reduced cost of living and much better work-life balance.

You feel that you are part of the community and your work is appreciated. I enjoy the recognition which is not apparent in metropolitan cities.

Associate Dentist

Deniliquin

Deniliquin is my home town and I wanted to be closer to family and friends. It did not take me long to meet some very friendly people within the community and volunteer for local charities etc.

As I am by myself I have not had too much trouble in this area. Everything is only a stone's throw away - you can get from A to B very quickly, no more spending an hour or two each day travelling to work - which allows for more downtime and catching up with family/friends.

The lifestyle is a lot less stressful and more relaxed compared to living in the city. Being in a regional area you have more time to spend with friends and catch up with family, whether it be in person or a phone call.

I love the slower pace lifestyle - it's much more relaxing and less stressful, I have more time to focus on my health and my mental health which have both improved. The town is beautiful as well.

Moving here has given me a lot more mental clarity and helped me to release what I truly want in my life. While it's a lot more slow-paced, the sense of community is unparalleled, it is a great experience and everyone should try this even for a year or two.