You can study beauty therapy in Australia and work part time on a Student visa 500. Permanent residency pathways are limited for Beauty Therapist ANZSCO 451111. Some states offer nomination in selected rounds, and employer sponsorship exists but is hard due to salary thresholds and occupation list settings.
Visa rules change. Beauty Therapist is not on the national medium and long term list. This limits independent skilled visas. Some states open subclass 190 or 491 to selected applicants, often with local work experience. Employer sponsorship under the 482 Short term stream needs the occupation on the list and meeting TSMIT salary.
Beauty therapists are now included on Australia’s Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), opens opportunities to be sponsored you to work there. That gives you a visa to live and work in Australia.
Typical steps:
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You find an Australian employer willing to sponsor you.
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You need a skills assessment
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You may need English language proof and relevant work experience.
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Employer pays for your visa sponsorship.
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You can work in Australia for several years and eventually apply for permanent residency.
International students should focus on strong English, local experience, and advanced skills like dermal or laser where licensed. Consider upskilling into higher demand roles such as remedial massage or nursing for broader PR options. Explore study pathways here: study beauty therapy and next steps.
