Health · ANZSCO 254111
Midwife immigration to Australia & Canada
Midwives provide care during pregnancy, birth, and postnatal periods. Among the most in-demand health occupations; registration required.
Australia pathway
Skilled migration (189 / 190 / 491)
ANMAC assesses Midwife (ANZSCO 254111) for migration purposes, with AHPRA registration handled separately by the Nursing and Midwifery Board. A positive skills assessment is required before an Expression of Interest. Points cover age, English, education, and experience; state nomination (190) or regional (491) can add points.
Canada pathway
Express Entry & 2026 category draws
2026 category: Healthcare and social services occupations
Within the renewed healthcare and social services category for 2026 Express Entry draws. You will need an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) and qualifying language scores. We help optimise your CRS and prepare a document-ready profile.
Why Midwife applications most often stall
Many international midwifery qualifications are post-nursing certificates rather than direct-entry degrees, and they are frequently assessed as insufficient on their own. Confirm how your specific qualification maps before committing to this occupation.
Based on files ImmiPace has reviewed. Last reviewed 2026-08-29.
Midwife migration — common questions
Is Midwife eligible for Australian skilled migration?
Midwife is assessed by ANMAC for Australian skilled visas (subclass 189 Skilled Independent, 190 State Nominated, and 491 Regional). ANMAC assesses Midwife (ANZSCO 254111) for migration purposes, with AHPRA registration handled separately by the Nursing and Midwifery Board. Occupation lists and state nomination criteria change, so always confirm current eligibility with the Department of Home Affairs and the relevant assessing authority.
Which Canada Express Entry category does a Midwife fall under in 2026?
Midwife generally falls under Healthcare and social services occupations. Within the renewed healthcare and social services category for 2026 Express Entry draws. For renewed categories IRCC requires at least one year of experience in an eligible occupation. Category eligibility can matter more than raising your CRS score, because category rounds frequently invite below the general cut-off.
Do I need registration or a licence to work as a Midwife in Australia?
AHPRA registration is mandatory to practise. Midwifery registration is distinct from nursing registration — holding one does not confer the other. Registration and the migration skills assessment are separate processes with separate requirements, and passing one does not satisfy the other.
Why do Midwife skilled migration applications get refused or delayed?
Many international midwifery qualifications are post-nursing certificates rather than direct-entry degrees, and they are frequently assessed as insufficient on their own. Confirm how your specific qualification maps before committing to this occupation.
What documents does a Midwife need for a skills assessment?
Typically: degree certificates and transcripts, detailed employment reference letters matching the duties of the nominated occupation, CV, English test results, and identity documents. ImmiPace reviews your documents and prepares a submission-ready file.