This guide walks through every realistic pathway for migrating to Australia as a Sales Representative (Medical and Pharmaceutical Products) under ANZSCO 225412. 225412 sits on the ROL + CSOL — meaning Subclass 186 Direct Entry, Subclass 494, and Subclass 482 Core Skills are open. Subclass 189, Subclass 190, and Subclass 491 are NOT open.
For the assessing-authority detail, see the 225412 skills assessment guide. For worked numbers, see the 225412 cost & timeline case study.
Visa eligibility snapshot
| Visa | Status for 225412 |
|---|---|
| Subclass 189 (Independent points-tested) | Closed |
| Subclass 190 (State-nominated PR) | Closed |
| Subclass 491 (Regional Provisional) | Closed |
| Subclass 186 Direct Entry | Open ✅ |
| Subclass 482 Core Skills | Open ✅ |
| Subclass 494 (Skilled Employer-sponsored Regional) | Open ✅ |
What ANZSCO 225412 covers
- Pharmaceutical reps — Pfizer, GSK, AstraZeneca, Novartis, Roche, Merck, Sanofi, Johnson & Johnson, Bayer
- Medical device sales — Medtronic, Stryker, Boston Scientific, Johnson & Johnson MedTech, Smith+Nephew, Zimmer Biomet
- Diagnostic / lab equipment sales — Roche Diagnostics, Abbott, Siemens Healthineers, Beckman Coulter
- Surgical / hospital consumables — 3M Healthcare, BD, Cardinal Health
- Specialty / biotech sales — oncology, immunology, rare disease specialty reps
Pathway A — Subclass 186 Direct Entry (fastest)
Realistic 186 sponsors
- Big Pharma Australia subsidiaries — Pfizer Australia, GSK Australia, AstraZeneca Australia, Novartis Australia, Roche Australia, Merck Australia, Sanofi Australia
- Major medical device companies — Medtronic Australasia, Stryker, Boston Scientific, J&J MedTech, Smith+Nephew
- Australian pharma — CSL, Sigma Healthcare, EBOS Group
- Diagnostic giants — Roche Diagnostics Australia, Abbott Australasia, Siemens Healthineers Australia
Pathway B — Subclass 482 Core Skills
482 → 186 TRT after 2 years.
Pathway C — Subclass 494 → 191
Regional pathway — Adelaide (med-tech cluster), regional health hubs.
Common mistakes that cost pharma / medical reps their assessment
Confusing 225412 with 225411 Industrial Products. Pharma / medical = clinical / hospital / pharmacy buyers. Industrial = engineering / mining / manufacturing buyers.
TGA / AHPRA registration is post-arrival, not assessment. Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration governs pharma marketing rules — Medicines Australia code of conduct applies once you're working.
Tools to plan your pathway
- Eligibility wizard
- Visa fee calculator
- ANZSCO search — confirm 225412 vs 225411 / 225413
- Document checklist
Where to verify the rules
Next step
Want to model 186 vs 494 vs 482 against your pharma / medical sales profile? Book a 30-minute free strategy call.