Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner
Health Professionals
Part of the Complementary Health Therapists group
Visa options for Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner are set out below.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner (ANZSCO 252214) is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL).
ANZSCO Code
252214
Skills Assessment Body
Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (CMBA)
Typical Qualification
Bachelor degree or higher (ANZSCO Skill Level 1)
Visa pathways for Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner
- Occupation code
- ANZSCO 252214
- Occupation lists as at 2026-09-25
- CSOL, STSOL
- Assessing authority
- Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (CMBA)
- Typical qualification
- Bachelor degree or higher (ANZSCO Skill Level 1)
- Caveats on the Department's list
- 1 for Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner, set out below.
Subclass 482
Skills in Demand, Core Skills stream
Employer nomination of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner under ANZSCO 2022 code 252214, with at least 1 year of relevant work experience.
Subclass 186
Employer Nomination Scheme
Direct Entry on the CSOL with a skills assessment from CMBA, or Temporary Residence Transition after 2 years on a 482 with the sponsoring employer as Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner; the TRT stream has no occupation list.
Subclass 494
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional)
Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner is on the 494 list under ANZSCO 2013 code 252214; a regional employer nominates, and the Subclass 191 permanent visa follows after 3 years without an occupation list of its own.
Subclass 190
Skilled Nominated
Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner is on the STSOL, so a state or territory can nominate it; each state's own list decides whether it does.
Subclass 491
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional)
State or territory nomination for Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner on the STSOL; family sponsorship applies to MLTSSL occupations only.
Not available for Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner: 189 (not on the MLTSSL).
How each visa works: 482, 186, 494, 189, 190, 491, DAMA and skills assessment. Lists: Department of Home Affairs.
Caveats for Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner
- International Trade Obligation (482, 186): Excludes any position that is not provided for under an International Trade Obligation
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Reviewed by Visa Plan Lawyers · Last updated: April 2026 · Occupation data sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA) and the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO), and the Department of Home Affairs Core Skills Occupation List, given legal effect through the Subclass 482 instrument (F2024L01620) and the Subclass 186 instrument (F2024L01618). Occupation list status (MLTSSL, STSOL, ROL) as published by the Department of Home Affairs on 2026-09-25. This page provides general information only and does not constitute legal advice. Contact Visa Plan for advice specific to your situation.