A permanent visa for skilled workers nominated by an Australian state or territory. You can apply from inside or outside Australia.
Live, work, and settle permanently in the nominated state or territory.
What the Subclass 190 Visa Offers?
The Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) provides a pathway to permanent residency in Australia for skilled workers nominated by a state or territory government. With this visa, you can:
- Live, work, and study anywhere in your nominating state or territory
- Apply for Australian citizenship (if eligible)
- Sponsor eligible family members for permanent residency
- Travel freely to and from Australia
- Access Medicare, Australia’s public healthcare system
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the Subclass 190 visa, you must:
- Be under 45 years of age
- Score at least 65 points on the points test
- Be nominated by a state or territory government (each has its own nomination requirements)
- Have an occupation listed on the relevant Skilled Occupation List
- Obtain a positive skills assessment
- Demonstrate competent English proficiency
- Meet health and character requirements
- Have no outstanding debts to the Australian Government
How to apply for a 190 Visa?
To apply for the Subclass 190 visa, first, confirm your skilled occupation is on the relevant list and that you meet all visa eligibility criteria. Obtain a positive skills assessment. Then, submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) via SkillSelect, explicitly seeking state or territory nomination. Once nominated by a state/territory and invited by the Department of Home Affairs, you can then lodge your full visa application. After processing, if approved, you can migrate permanently to Australia.
Want to Stay Longer?
There's no need to apply for an extension—the Subclass 190 visa is a permanent visa, allowing you to stay in Australia indefinitely.
However, it includes a 5-year travel facility, which allows you to leave and re-enter Australia during that period.