Skills Assessment Authority
ANMAC
Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council
ANMAC assesses registered nurses, nurse practitioners, midwives, nurse educators, nurse researchers and nurse managers, for Australian skilled migration. Visa Plan Lawyers advises on the criteria-based evidence ANMAC requires.
Assessment Fees
$395 to $595 AUD by assessment type
Modified Skills Assessment $395; Direct Care Skills Assessment $545; Full Skills Assessment $595; GradReady Skills Assessment $395. Administration fee $60; outcome letter update $145; internal review and external appeal $300 each. No GST applies.
Fees as published by ANMAC, checked September 2026
Processing Time
Current wait time for assessment to commence is 6 to 8 weeks.
Official Website
anmac.org.auOccupations assessed by ANMAC
All registered nursing and midwifery occupations on the CSOL including general nursing, specialist nursing streams, and midwifery, together with direct care workers under the Aged Care Industry Labour Agreement.
Key Occupations
Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Midwife, Nurse Educator, Nurse Researcher, Nurse Manager, Direct Care Worker.
Always verify the designated assessing authority for your specific ANZSCO occupation code on the Department of Home Affairs skilled occupation list before applying.
Assessment requirements
Criteria-based assessment model
ANMAC uses a criteria-based assessment that does not require any tests of clinical knowledge. The criteria cover identity, education and training, work experience, and registration and certification. The outcome reflects how the applicant measures against these criteria rather than examination performance.
Evidence and English requirements
Applicants must provide documentary evidence across each assessment criterion. For the Full Skills Assessment an accepted English-language test result less than two years old is also required. Identity, qualification and registration documents must be current and verifiable.
Four assessment types
Four assessment types exist at different fees: Modified, Direct Care, Full and GradReady. ANMAC assesses nurses, midwives and direct care workers; the Direct Care Skills Assessment supports the Aged Care Industry Labour Agreement. Selecting the correct type at the outset avoids delays and additional cost.
Outcome validity is non-standard
The ANMAC outcome letter is valid for two years from the date of issue. This is shorter than the usual three-year period applied to most skills assessments. Applicants should plan their visa lodgement so the assessment remains valid at the time of application.
How ANMAC assesses
ANMAC has announced new assessment names and fees, expected to take effect later in 2026 together with a new application portal, in its notice on upcoming changes to skilled migration services; the fees shown above are the current schedule.
Visa Plan Lawyers and ANMAC assessments
Nurses and midwives choose between ANMAC assessment types depending on their registration status and intended visa. Visa Plan Lawyers advises on the correct assessment type, sequences it against AHPRA registration, and prepares the employer sponsored or points-tested application that relies on it.
Reviewed by Visa Plan Lawyers · Last updated: September 2026 · Assessment fee and processing time information is approximate and subject to change. Always verify current fees and processing times directly with ANMAC at https://anmac.org.au before applying. This page provides general information only and does not constitute legal advice. Contact Visa Plan for advice specific to your circumstances.