Skilled Nominated Visa (190)
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- Skilled Nominated Visa (190)
Who is this Visa for?
You (the applicant) are a skilled worker who wants to live and work in Australia permanently, and you are willing to be nominated by an Australian state or territory government.
You do not need employer or family sponsorship — instead, you must receive a state or territory nomination, which provides the additional points you need for eligibility.
Your occupation must be on the state or territory’s skilled occupation list, and you must have a positive skills assessment. You are able to meet the points-tested requirements, considering factors such as age, English ability, qualifications, and skilled work experience.
Skilled Visas
Everything you need to know about this visa
The Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190) is a permanent residency visa within Australia’s General Skilled Migration program. It allows skilled workers to migrate permanently to Australia after being nominated by an Australian state or territory government. Each state and territory sets its own nomination criteria based on local workforce needs, and receiving a nomination adds points to your SkillSelect application, increasing your chances of receiving an invitation to apply.
Key Points at a Glance
- Permanent residency – This is a permanent visa, giving you and your family the right to live and work in Australia indefinitely.
- State/territory nomination required – You must be nominated by an Australian state or territory government.
- Points-tested – Eligibility is based on a points test that considers age, English proficiency, qualifications, and work experience.
- Work and study rights – Full rights to work and study within the specific state or government territory in Australia for a specified period once the visa is granted.
- Occupation requirements – Your occupation must be on the nominating state or territory’s skilled occupation list, and you must have a positive skills assessment.
- Family included – Eligible family members can be included in your application, with work and study rights.
- Pathway to citizenship – As a permanent resident, you can later apply for Australian citizenship once you meet residency requirements.
You can read more about the Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190) on the Department of Home Affairs website
