Australia•OceaniaVaries
4,910 AUD
Indefinite
No
Not Required
Allowed
Available
Not Required
Points-based permanent visa for skilled workers nominated by an Australian state or territory. Requires 65+ points and state sponsorship. Includes residency requirements in sponsoring state.
The Skilled Nominated (Subclass 190) is an Australian permanent residency visa for skilled workers nominated by a state or territory. Applicants need 65+ points on the federal test — the nominating state contributes 5 — plus a skills assessment for an occupation on the skilled list. Must be under 45 at invitation.
The visa grants permanent residence on arrival with no renewal required. Spouses are included and may work without restriction. The primary application charge is AUD 4,910 and competent English (IELTS 6.0+) is required. Holders must live in the sponsoring state for two years post-grant.
This visa is ideal for skilled professionals and tradespeople who want Australian permanent residency and are willing to settle in a specific state or territory.
| Status type | Permanent / indefinite |
33,000 places (2025-26) / 35,500 places (2026-27)
Must be nominated by an Australian state or territory government agency.
Must be invited to apply after submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI).
Must have a nominated occupation on the relevant skilled occupation list.
Must have a suitable skills assessment for the nominated occupation.
Must be under 45 years of age at the time of invitation.
Must achieve a minimum score of 65 on the points test (including the 5 points for state nomination).
Must demonstrate at least 'Competent' English language proficiency.
Must meet health and character requirements.
Must sign the Australian Values Statement.
Must have no outstanding debts to the Australian government.
Education
vocational or higher
Valid passport.
Evidence of state or territory nomination.
Skills assessment outcome letter.
English language test results.
Evidence of claimed points (educational qualifications, work experience, etc.).
Expression of Interest (EOI) summary.
Police clearance certificates.
Health examination results.
Form 80 and Form 1221.
Relationship evidence (if including family members).
| SkillSelect EOI SkillSelect Expression of Interest — the online system for skilled workers to register interest in applying for a points-tested visa | — |
| State nomination application State or territory nomination application — lodged through the relevant state/territory government portal before an EOI invitation is issued | — |
| Online visa application Online visa application — lodged via ImmiAccount within 60 days of receiving an invitation to apply | — |
| Annual Allocation | 33,000 places (2025-26) / 35,500 places (2026-27) | immi.homeaffairs.gov.au |
| Application Steps | Check occupation on skilled list; Get skills assessment; Identify sponsoring state; Apply for state … | immi.homeaffairs.gov.au |
| Dependent Visa | Included in application | immi.homeaffairs.gov.au |
| Fee Breakdown | Base application charge: 4910 AUD | immi.homeaffairs.gov.au |
| Fees | AUD 4,910 | immi.homeaffairs.gov.au |
| Forms | SkillSelect EOI; State nomination application; Online visa application | immi.homeaffairs.gov.au |
| Forms · Online visa application · description | Online visa application — lodged via ImmiAccount within 60 days of receiving an invitation to apply | immi.homeaffairs.gov.au |
| Forms · SkillSelect EOI · description | SkillSelect Expression of Interest — the online system for skilled workers to register interest in a… | immi.homeaffairs.gov.au |
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