What is the difference between Australia PR and UK PR?

Australia and the UK both allow foreign nationals to live and work without restrictions on Australian Permanent Residency and the UK ILR (Indefinite Leave to Remain). However, both countries have their own pathways and eligibility requirements. Australia offers more diverse and potentially faster pathways for skilled professionals and international students. On the contrary, the UK’s ILR has tighter regulations and takes a longer time to residency.
 

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Australia PR

The government of Australia provides permanent resident status to those candidates who have a permanent residence visa. With an Australian PR, you can live, work, and study permanently in Australia. And after living in Australia on PR status for 4 years, the candidates can apply for citizenship based on eligibility. You can easily acquire PR nowadays if you apply through a Skilled Independent visa or a Skilled Nominated visa.
 

What are the requirements for applying for an Australian PR?

The table below has the requirements to apply for an Australian PR, along with the maximum points you can score:

Requirements to apply for Australian PR	Maximum Points
Age must be between 25-32 years	30 points
Must have 8 bands in English proficiency	20 points
8-10 years of work experience outside Australia	15 points
8-10 years of work experience in Australia	20 points
Education for Doctorate degree outside Australia	20 points
Main skills such as a Doctorate or Master's degree by doing research work in Australia	10 points
Study in a regional area	5 points
Accredited in community language	5 points
Professional year in a skilled program in Australia	5 points
Must have a state sponsorship or 190 visa	5 points
Spouse or common-law partner who is skilled (Must meet the Age, Skills & English language requirements)	10 points
Spouse or common-law partner who is competent in English (No need to meet the requirements of skills or age)	5 points
Applicants who do not have a spouse or common-law partner or where a spouse is a PR holder or an Australian citizen	10 points
Must have a relative or regional sponsorship or a 491 visa	15 points

 

How to apply for an Australian PR?

The following are the steps to apply for an Australian PR:

Step 1: Check your eligibility criteria

Step 2: Complete your skill assessment

Step 3: Give an English language proficiency test

Step 4: Register your Expression of Interest (EOI)

Step 5: Receive your Invitation to Apply (ITA)

Step 6: Receive your PR visa

Step 7: Migrate to Australia
 

UK PR (Indefinite Leave to Remain)

UK ILR (Indefinite Leave to Remain or Permanent Residency allows foreign nationals to live and work in the country. It is a point-based system based on different elements like age, work experience, etc.
 

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What are the eligibility criteria for applying for UK ILR?

The table below consists of the eligibility criteria with the maximum score you can get to apply for a UK ILR:

Eligibility Requirements	Maximum Score
Age	20
Education	20
Regional Work Experience	20
Foreign Work Experience	20
Language Proficiency	10
Other Factors	10

 

How to apply for a UK ILR?

The following are the steps to apply for a UK ILR:

Step 1: Check your eligibility criteria

Step 2: Complete the visa application online

Step 3: Pay the required visa fee

Step 4: Schedule an appointment at the nearest embassy

Step 5: Submit all the supporting documents

Step 6: Wait for a decision

Step 7: Receive your visa
 

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