For the Subclass 186 visa, applicants are generally required to be under 45 years of age at the time their visa application is submitted. This age limit applies to most applicants across different streams. However, there are certain situations where age exemptions may apply. These exemptions are usually based on factors such as the visa stream, the applicant’s occupation, or specific labour agreements approved by the Australian Government. Meeting the age requirement is important, as applications above the age limit may be refused unless an exemption clearly applies.