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DAMA: relaxed English, age, and salary requirements.

Designated Area Migration Agreements offer significant concessions for skilled workers willing to work in regional Australia. Lower English thresholds, age concessions up to 50, and access to occupations not on standard lists.

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DAMA: relaxed English, age, and salary requirements.

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Pathway highlights

Why choose this pathway?

Lower English Threshold

DAMA regions accept IELTS 5.0 overall compared to the standard 6.0, opening the door for more skilled workers.

Age Concession up to 50

Standard skilled visa age limit is 44. DAMA extends this to 50 years for eligible occupations in regional areas.

Lower Salary Threshold

DAMA employers can offer below the standard TSMIT (Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold) for approved occupations.

Expanded Occupation Lists

Access occupations not available on standard MLTSSL/STSOL lists. Regions: Northern Territory, South Australia, WA Goldfields, Far North QLD.

Process

How it works

Step 01

Eligibility check

We assess your qualifications, experience, and language skills against the visa requirements.

Step 02

Documentation

We prepare and verify all required documents — skills assessments, qualifications, and supporting evidence.

Step 03

Visa application

We lodge your visa application with the relevant authority and manage all communications through to approval.

Step 04

Arrival & settlement

Pre-departure briefing, airport pickup coordination, and settlement guidance to help you start your new life.

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₹15,000

DAMA eligibility check
Region and occupation matching
Concession analysis
60-minute consultation

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Frequently asked questions

Active DAMA regions include Northern Territory, South Australia, WA Goldfields (Kalgoorlie-Boulder), Far North Queensland, Orana NSW, Adelaide, and several others. Each has different occupation lists and concessions.

Once you have permanent residence, you can live and work anywhere in Australia. The regional requirement only applies during your temporary visa period.

Most DAMA agreements require IELTS 5.0 overall (or equivalent), compared to the standard 6.0. Some occupations may have specific band score requirements.

DAMA is a special agreement that allows regional employers to sponsor workers under more relaxed conditions. It uses the same 482 visa category but with concessions on English, age, salary, and occupation eligibility.

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