subclass 190
Skilled Nominated visa
The Subclass 190 visa is a permanent, points-tested visa for skilled workers who are nominated by an Australian state or territory government. It allows you to live and work in Australia on a permanent basis.
To be eligible, you must first obtain a positive skills assessment for your nominated occupation. After that, you need to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI). If selected and nominated by a state or territory, you will receive an invitation to apply for the 190 visa.
What this visa lets you do:
With a 190 visa, you can:
🔹Live, work and study anywhere in Australia
🔹Enrol in Medicare (Australia’s public healthcare system)
🔹Sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residence
🔹Travel in and out of Australia freely for five years
🔹Apply for Australian citizenship (if eligible)
Eligibility Criteria:
To apply for the Subclass 190 visa, you must:
🔹Have an occupation on the relevant Skilled Occupation List
🔹Obtain a positive skills assessment for your occupation
🔹Lodge an Expression of Interest (EOI) through SkillSelect
🔹Be nominated by a state or territory government agency
🔹Receive an invitation to apply
🔹Meet the points test threshold (currently 65 points)
🔹Be aged between 18 and 44 years
🔹Demonstrate Competent English
🔹Meet health and character requirements
Where can you apply from?
You can apply for this visa from inside or outside Australia, as long as you are not in immigration clearance.
If applying from within Australia, you must hold a substantive visa or a Bridging visa A, B, or C.
State Nomination Process:
Each Australian state and territory maintains its own occupation list based on local skill needs. While some occupations are accepted across multiple states, individual nomination requirements—such as English level or work experience—may differ.
Once you select a preferred state or territory, submit an EOI through SkillSelect. If you score highly enough, the state may invite you to apply for nomination. Upon receiving nomination, you’ll get an invitation to apply for the 190 visa, with 60 days to lodge your application.
Points Test:
You must meet or exceed the points score stated in your invitation to apply. Points can be awarded for:
✅Age
✅English language ability
✅Skilled employment (in Australia or overseas)
✅Educational qualifications
✅Australian study
✅Regional study
✅Partner skills or English ability
✅Community language skills
👉 Use our PR Points Calculator to estimate your points.
Visa Cost:
🔹Base application fee: From AUD $4,910
🔹Additional costs may apply (e.g. medicals, police checks, dependents)
How to apply for the Subclass 190 Visa
1. Confirm Your Eligibility: Make sure your occupation is listed on the Australian Skilled Occupation List, which includes the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL), and sometimes the Regional Occupation List (ROL). You can check if your occupation is eligible by visiting the official list here.
2. Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI): Lodge your EOI through the SkillSelect system, providing details about your qualifications, work experience, and skills.
3. Apply for State or Territory Nomination: Request nomination from a state or territory government. Each region may have its own criteria and priority occupations.
4. Receive an Invitation to Apply: If your EOI is selected, you’ll be invited to apply for the Subclass 190 visa.
5. Lodge Your Visa Application: Submit your application online via the Department of Home Affairs, including all required documents:
🔹Passport and ID documents
🔹Positive skills assessment
🔹English language test result
🔹State or territory nomination approval
6. Wait for Processing: The Department of Home Affairs will assess your application after submission.
Processing Time:
🔹50% of applications: processed in 16 months
🔹90% of applications: processed in 21 months
Why Apply with AMC Migration for the 190 Visa?
Looking for state nomination? Tasmania is a great option — and we’ll help you get there:
✅ Advice tailored to your occupation and Tasmania’s nomination pathways
✅ Help with points, documents, and showing state commitment
✅ Step-by-step support to make the process smooth
✅ A trusted migration team based in Tasmania, ready to assist you
📅 Book a consultation session with AMC Migration and start your journey to PR with the 190 visa through Tasmania.
