Visa pathways for this occupation
State-nominated permanent residence
On the Short-term Skilled Occupation List, so the 189 is not available. The route is state or territory nomination for the subclass 190 or 491, and each state decides whether it wants this occupation in a given year.
Regional employer sponsorship (information only)
Eligible for the subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa when a regional employer nominates, with permanent residence through the 191 after three years.
Skills assessment
National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI)
Get the assessment before the Expression of Interest. It is the document every later step relies on.
Lists and visas
Lists: STSOL, ROL-494
Visas: subclass 494, subclass 190, subclass 491
From the legislative instruments current on 7 October 2026. States publish their own shorter lists; check the state nomination pages.
What this means if you are applying from India
The points test decides your chances. Age, English, years of skilled work as a interpreter and your qualifications all count, and state nomination adds 5 or 15 points. Indians in this occupation usually need proficient or superior English and well-evidenced employment to reach a competitive score. Use the calculator, then compare with recent invitation rounds before paying for any assessment.
Questions about this occupation
Can a interpreter get Australian PR from India?+
Yes, through the points-tested route: a positive skills assessment from National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI), at least 65 points and an invitation for the 190, 491. State nomination is usually the realistic path from India.
Who does the skills assessment?+
National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI). The assessment checks your qualification and, for most occupations, your paid employment against the ANZSCO description. Apply for it before lodging an Expression of Interest.
Does my Indian degree count?+
Usually, if the assessing authority recognises it as comparable to the Australian qualification for this occupation. Some authorities also require years of closely related paid employment, and Indian experience counts when it is evidenced with references, payslips and tax records.