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Skilled occupation list / ANZSCO 253515

Otorhinolaryngologist

ANZSCO 253515 (2013). On the MLTSSL and CSOL. Assessed by MedBA.

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

  • Otorhinolaryngologist has ANZSCO code 253515 and is on the MLTSSL and CSOL, according to the Home Affairs skilled occupation list read on 12 November 2026.
  • Otorhinolaryngologist can be used for the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189).
  • Otorhinolaryngologist was not among the occupations invited in the 15 October 2026 SkillSelect round.
  • The assessing authority for Otorhinolaryngologist is MedBA.

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

Cite this page

AusVisaClock. “Otorhinolaryngologist (ANZSCO 253515).” Updated 12 November 2026. https://ausvisaclock.com/occupation/otorhinolaryngologist-253515/

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

Visas for Otorhinolaryngologist

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

Visa90% decided within
186 Employer Nomination24 months
189 Skilled Independent9 months
190 Skilled Nominated16 months
407 Training19 months
482 Skills in Demand9 months
485 Temporary Graduate33 days
489 Skilled Regional (closed)—
491 Skilled Work Regional30 months
494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional20 months

189 invitation history

Otorhinolaryngologist has not appeared among invited occupations in the rounds we hold. All rounds.

RoundMin. pointsTie-break date
15 October 2026Not invited—
4 June 2026Not invited—
13 November 2025Not invited—
21 August 2025Not invited—
7 November 2024Not invited—

Otorhinolaryngologist questions

Is Otorhinolaryngologist on the skilled occupation list?

Yes. Otorhinolaryngologist (ANZSCO 253515) 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 Otorhinolaryngologist apply for the 189 visa?

Yes, Otorhinolaryngologist 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 Otorhinolaryngologist?

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