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Subclass 190
Skilled Nominated visa
A permanent, points-tested visa for skilled workers nominated by an Australian state or territory government.
Who this visa is for
Skilled workers whose occupation is in demand in a particular state or territory and who meet that state's own nomination criteria.
- Visa type
- Permanent
- Where you apply
- In or outside Australia
- Length of stay
- Permanently
- Work
- Full work and study rights
Key requirements
- You are invited to apply after lodging an Expression of Interest in SkillSelect
- You are under 45 when invited
- Your occupation is on the relevant skilled occupation list
- You have a suitable skills assessment for that occupation
- You have at least competent English
- You score at least 65 points, including 5 points for state or territory nomination
- You are nominated by a state or territory government
- Health and character requirements
What this visa lets you do
- Live, work and study in Australia permanently
- Medicare
- A pathway to Australian citizenship
- You are expected to live in the nominating state, usually for at least two years
How it works
Applying for the 190 visa
We handle each step and keep you informed, from the first assessment to the decision.
Choose a state
We compare state nomination criteria and occupation lists with your profile.
Skills assessment and English
Get a positive skills assessment and the English test result you need.
Expression of Interest and nomination
Lodge an EOI selecting the state, and a state nomination application where the state requires one.
Nomination and invitation
If the state nominates you, you receive an invitation to apply.
Visa application
Apply within 60 days, with evidence for every point claimed.
Documents you'll usually need
- Positive skills assessment for your nominated occupation
- English test results
- Passport and birth certificate
- Qualifications and academic transcripts
- Employment references, contracts and payslips for claimed work experience
- Evidence for any other points claimed
- Police certificates and health examinations, when requested
Documents not in English need accredited translations. The Department may ask for others depending on your circumstances.
General information only, current at November 2026. Visa criteria, fees and processing change often, including each 1 July. Book a consultation for advice on your situation.
Thinking about the 190?
Book a consultation and we'll check whether you meet every criterion before you apply.