All applicants for 457 visas must meet the English language requirement. | |
EXEMPTIONS FROM ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTING | 457 visa applicants must undergo English language testing, unless one of the following exemptions applies:
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTING FOR 457 VISAS | The English language requirements for the 457 visa were changed effective 18 April 2015. From this date, an average band score for most of the tests is required, as well as a minimum band score in each component. Previously, a higher minimum score in each band was required.
The required scores for each English test are as follows:
Tests are valid for up to 3 years for the purposes of 457 visa applications, and can be conducted after lodgement of the 457 visa application. |
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