Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated

The Skilled Nominated visa (Subclass 190) is a permanent residency visa for skilled workers who are nominated by an Australian state or territory government. Because it is nominated, the nominating state provides you with a5-point bonus on the points test.

In exchange for state nomination, you typically must commit to living and working in that state for the first 2 years after your visa is granted.

Each Australian state and territory (such as NSW, VIC, QLD, WA) manages its own immigration requirements, separate from the federal Home Affairs department. They publish lists of priority occupations and require specific conditions:

• Onshore Applicants: Often require current residency in that state, and history of employment in your nominated occupation.
• Offshore Applicants: Selected based on high EOI scores and years of work experience in priority sectors.

Core requirements include:

• Be under 45 years of age.
• Nominate an occupation on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) or the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL).
• Hold a positive, valid skills assessment.
• Submit an EOI in SkillSelect and apply for state nomination. Once nominated, you receive an invitation to apply for the visa.
• Score a minimum of 65 points (including the 5-point state nomination bonus).

Ensure you compile and upload all required documents. Use our interactive checklist to track and prepare your files before applying:

The base visa application fee for a primary applicant is $4,910.

• Additional Applicant (18+): $2,455
• Additional Applicant (under 18): $1,230

Note: States may also charge separate nomination application fees, typically ranging from $0 to $330.