Australian Skilled IndependentSkilled Independent Visa Subclass 189 is a working visa in Australia for those applicants who are not sponsored by any employer, a state or territory or family, members. Visa subclass 189 is a permanent visa that allows you to work in Australia with full working rights. After getting visa 189 issued, you can travel from Australia for 5 years until your visa is valid. You need to enroll yourself in Medicare (Australian healthcare scheme) after 189 visas are approved.