Who assesses Acupuncturist (252211) for migration?

the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia is the assessing authority for Acupuncturist under code 252211. It assesses Chinese medicine qualifications in line with registration requirements for acupuncture practice.

Which occupation lists include Acupuncturist?

Our current data places 252211 on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL). This links to visa subclasses 190, 491, 482, 494 and 407. Lists change, so EMC Australia confirms the position at the time you apply.

What evidence helps an Acupuncturist (252211) skills assessment?

Prepare acupuncture or Chinese medicine qualifications meeting registration standards. Reference letters should describe duties such as: take case histories and assess patients using Chinese medicine diagnostic principles.

My job title isn't exactly 'Acupuncturist'. Can I still use 252211?

Yes, if your actual duties match. Assessors look at what you did — for Acupuncturist, that means work centred on treating conditions through acupuncture — rather than your employer's title. If your duties fit a neighbouring code in unit group 2522 better, nominate that instead.

Where do Acupuncturists (252211) work in Australia?

Acupuncturists are commonly employed by acupuncture clinics and integrative health centres. Regional employers may also open 491 or 494 options for 252211.

EMC Australia / Occupations / ANZSCO 252211

Acupuncturist 252211

Yes. Acupuncturist (252211) can be used for an Australian visa. It is on the STSOL. Chinese Medicine Board of Australia is the assessing authority. The stored subclasses are 190, 491, 482, 494 and 407.

Acupuncturist (252211): Treat disorders using complementary health therapies such as acupuncture, naturopathy and traditional Chinese medicine.

If your work is mainly about treating conditions through acupuncture, ANZSCO 252211 Acupuncturist is the code to examine first. It belongs to unit group 2522 Complementary Health Therapists, and in our data it appears on STSOL. This page sets out the duties, assessment and visa options that apply to this specific occupation. See how this occupation can connect to points-tested skilled visas, state nomination and employer sponsorship — including a Chinese Medicine Board of Australia skills assessment.

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ANZSCO

252211

Assessing authority

Chinese Medicine Board of Australia

Occupation lists

STSOL

Industry

Health & nursing

Can this occupation migrate?

Potentially — if the list, the assessment and the rest of the profile fit.

Acupuncturist can be relevant to skilled and employer-sponsored pathways. Your actual options depend on age, English, qualifications, work history, the skills assessment, points, state nomination, and whether an employer can sponsor the position. A place on a list is not a grant.

Potential visa pathways

Start with the pathway type, not only the subclass.

Points-tested

For skilled applicants who may qualify on occupation, skills assessment, points and invitation.

Employer-sponsored

For applicants with an Australian employer willing and able to sponsor an eligible position.

Other pathways

These are the other subclasses stored for this occupation.

407 · Training visa

State nomination

Lists change. We check this year’s program.

Whether Acupuncturist is open for 190 or 491 depends on the state, the stream, and the month. NSW, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania, the ACT and the Northern Territory each run their own program. Occupation-specific status is checked against the current list — not a screenshot from last year.

EOI and state nomination

NSWclosed
VICclosed
QLDclosed
SAunavailable
WAnot announced
TASopen
ACTnot announced
NTclosed

Skills assessment

Skills assessment for Acupuncturist

The assessment tests whether your qualification and work match this nominated occupation. Chinese Medicine Board of Australia is the usual authority. Confirm it on the current Home Affairs list before you apply. A suitable outcome is generally required before a points-tested EOI.

Chinese Medicine Board of Australia

How skills assessments work

Points and other factors

The occupation is only the starting point.

Age

Points sit in set age bands. Confirm the current test before you claim a number.

English

Competent English is the usual baseline. Proficient or superior English can add points.

Skilled employment

Work in the nominated or closely related occupation can add points. Dates have to survive a skills assessment.

Qualifications

Recognised qualifications can add points. The assessing authority decides comparability.

Australian study and partner

Australian study, specialist education, partner skills or community language may add points.

Nomination

State nomination (190) or regional nomination (491) can add points. 189 has neither.

Points calculator

Occupation match

Is Acupuncturist the right code?

Nominate the work you actually do, not the job title on a card. Confirm the official ANZSCO description before you pay for an assessment.

Take case histories and assess patients using Chinese medicine diagnostic principles
Select acupuncture points and insert, manipulate and remove sterile needles
Apply adjunct techniques such as moxibustion, cupping and electro-acupuncture
Review responses across treatment courses and adjust point prescriptions
Follow skin penetration, infection control and clinical record standards

Questions

Before you start an assessment

the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia is the assessing authority for Acupuncturist under code 252211. It assesses Chinese medicine qualifications in line with registration requirements for acupuncture practice.

Related occupations

Roles often confused with this one.

These are similar job titles. The visa list and skills assessment still depend on the code that matches the work you do.

Not sure which pathway fits.

Tell us the occupation, the assessment if you have one, and where you are willing to live. We will say whether 189, 190, 491 or an employer visa is worth the next fee.