Chef

Q: Who assesses Chef?

The assessing authority for Chef is TRA. You need a positive skills assessment from it before you lodge an EOI for a points-tested visa.

ANZSCO 351311 (2013). On the MLTSSL and CSOL. Assessed by TRA. Lowest 189 score invited: 85 points on 7 November 2024.

Lists

MLTSSL · CSOL

189 eligible

Yes

Latest 189 points

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Sources: Home Affairs skilled occupation list (read 12 November 2026) and SkillSelect invitation rounds.

Key facts

Chef has ANZSCO code 351311 and is on the MLTSSL and CSOL, according to the Home Affairs skilled occupation list read on 12 November 2026.
Chef can be used for the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189).
Chef was not among the occupations invited in the 15 October 2026 SkillSelect round.
The assessing authority for Chef is TRA.
In Western Australia’s 14 October 2026 round, Chef was last invited at 90 points (General stream - WASMOL Schedule 2).

Checked against Home Affairs every day. Last checked 11 November 2026.

Cite this page

AusVisaClock. “Chef (ANZSCO 351311).” Updated 12 November 2026. https://ausvisaclock.com/occupation/chef-351311/

The figures come from the Department of Home Affairs. You may quote them with a link to this page.

Visas for Chef

Each visa this occupation can be used for, with the department’s latest 90% processing time.

Visa	90% decided within
186 Employer Nomination	24 months
189 Skilled Independent	9 months
190 Skilled Nominated	16 months
407 Training	19 months
482 Skills in Demand	9 months
485 Temporary Graduate	33 days
489 Skilled Regional (closed)	—
491 Skilled Work Regional	30 months
494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional	20 months

189 invitation history

Lowest points score invited for Chef in each SkillSelect round we hold. All rounds.

Round	Min. points	Tie-break date
15 October 2026	Not invited	—
4 June 2026	Not invited	—
13 November 2025	Not invited	—
21 August 2025	Not invited	—
7 November 2024	85	—

WA state nomination

Last invited in Western Australia’s 14 October 2026 round. WA round details.

Stream	Residence	Points	EOI submitted
General stream - WASMOL Schedule 2	WA	90	18 November 2025
Graduate stream - Vocational Education and Training	WA	90	4 April 2025

Chef questions

Is Chef on the skilled occupation list?

Yes. Chef (ANZSCO 351311) is on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). This is the department’s list as read on 12 November 2026.

Can Chef apply for the 189 visa?

Yes, Chef is on the MLTSSL, so it can be used for the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189). It was not listed among the occupations invited in the 15 October 2026 round.

Who assesses Chef?

The assessing authority for Chef is TRA. You need a positive skills assessment from it before you lodge an EOI for a points-tested visa.