Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE)

NOTE Students no longer have to meet GTE, but they do have to meet Genuine Student Requirements (GSR)

To be granted a skilled visa, applicants must satisfy the department that they have a genuine intention to stay in Australia temporarily.

Factors that the department considers as part of the GTE requirement include:

circumstances in the applicant’s home country
the applicant’s potential circumstances in Australia
the applicant’s immigration history
the value of the course to the applicant’s future
any other matter relevant to the applicant’s intention to stay temporarily.

Examples of where a applicant might be considered not to be a Genuine Temporary Entrant are:

GTE considerations	Negative examples
Circumstances in the applicant’s home country	Any matter, such as economic downturn, relevant to the applicant’s intention to stay temporarily.
The applicant’s potential circumstances in Australia	The applicant has been in Australia for extensive periods of time either without having successfully completed a qualification, or has moved education providers on numerous occasions.
The applicant’s immigration history	A applicant has had previous visa applications refused or visas cancelled
The value of the employment to the applicant’s future	A applicant is applying for a Position that is not related to their career choice or previous qualifications
Any other matter relevant to the applicant’s intention to stay temporarily.	A applicant cannot explain how an Australian Emplloyment will benefit them in the future

Good Character

The applicant must make a declaration on the visa application form that they:

have not been involved in criminal activity,
or
have not been previously deported.

The applicant must tell the truth. If DOHA finds out that this information is not true, then the applicants visa may be not be granted.

Good Health

The health of overseas Skilled Workers in Australia is very important.

A medical examination is required for most Skilled Visa Application.

However, some applicants may need an examination and chest X-ray.

If your applicant requires a medical examination outside of Australia, then contact an Australian panel doctor in your country. A list of doctors is available from:

Immigration Panel Doctors.

Health Insurance

Health Insurance is compulsory as DOHA requires evidence of Overseas Health Cover to demonstrate that the worker is insured, although there are some exceptions (for example applicants from Norway or Sweden who have acceptable health cover from their home country).

No debts to the Australian Government

The applicant must not owe money to Australia, or have agreed repayment plans in place.

A declaration on the application form will satisfy this requirement.