Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190)
(Subclass 190) 🇦🇺
Skilled Nominated Visa
The Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) is a permanent residency (PR) visa for skilled workers nominated by an Australian state or territory government. This visa allows you to live, work, and study anywhere in Australia permanently.
The Subclass 190 visa is an excellent option for skilled professionals who do not qualify for the Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189) but can secure state or territory nomination.
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📌 Key Features of the Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190)
✅ Permanent Residency (PR) Visa
- Stay in Australia indefinitely with full work rights.
- Access Medicare (Australia’s public healthcare system).
🏡 Live & Work in Any State
- Must work in the nominating state for the initial period.
- After that, you can live and work anywhere in Australia.
📜 State Nomination Required
- You must be nominated by an Australian state or territory.
- Nomination is based on skills, work experience, and occupation demand.
🛠️ Skilled Occupation List (SOL) Eligibility
- Your occupation must be on the state’s skilled occupation list.
- Each state has different eligibility requirements.
🏆 Pathway to Citizenship
- Become eligible for Australian citizenship after 4 years.
👨👩👧 Include Family Members
- Bring your spouse, children, and dependent relatives.
📌 Visa Requirements
To apply for the Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190), you must meet the following requirements:
Must be under 45 years old at the time of invitation.
Your occupation must be on the relevant Skilled Occupation List for state nomination.
Obtain a positive skills assessment from an authorized assessing body.
- You must score at least 65 points based on:
- Age
- English proficiency
- Work experience
- Education
- State nomination (adds 5 points)
- Partner skills
- NAATI certification
- Study in Australia
- Meet the competent English requirement (or higher for additional points).
- Acceptable tests:
- IELTS: Overall 6.0 (minimum 6.0 in each band).
- PTE: Overall 50 (minimum 50 in each section).
- TOEFL iBT: Overall 64 (minimum scores in each section).
- Submit an EOI (Expression of Interest) via SkillSelect.
- Receive a nomination from an Australian state or territory.
- Receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) from Home Affairs.
- Undergo a medical examination.
- Provide police clearance certificates.
📌 How to Apply for a Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190)?
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✅ Ensure your occupation is on the state nomination list.
✅ Meet the points test requirement (65+ points).
✅ Get a positive skills assessment from the relevant assessing authority.
✅ Lodge an EOI via SkillSelect.
✅ Select the state/territory you want to be nominated by.
✅ Apply for nomination through the state government website.
✅ If approved, receive 5 extra points and a visa invitation.
✅ Submit your visa application within 60 days of receiving the Invitation to Apply (ITA).
✅ Attach all supporting documents and pay the visa fee.
✅ Undergo a health examination.
✅ Provide a police clearance certificate from every country lived in for 12+ months.
✅ Wait for visa processing and approval from the Department of Home Affairs.
✅ If successful, you will receive a Visa Grant Notification.
F. A. Q
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190)
we have covered most common questions from you.
- Subclass 189 is an independent visa (no nomination needed).
- Subclass 190 requires state nomination but gives 5 extra points.
No, your occupation must be on the state’s skilled occupation list.
Processing takes 6 – 10 months, depending on nomination and document verification.
No, but some states may require a job offer for nomination.
You are expected to live in the nominating state for at least 2 years, but it is not legally enforced.
You need at least 65 points, but higher points increase your chances.
No, but it improves your chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA).
Yes, you can include your partner, children, and dependent relatives.
You must be under 45 when you receive the ITA. If you turn 45 later, your application will still be valid.
Minimum Competent English (IELTS 6.0 in each band or equivalent).
Yes, you can apply from inside or outside Australia.
Yes, you must be under 45 years old.
Yes, you can study without restrictions.
Yes, after 4 years of living in Australia.
You can try another state or apply for a different visa.
Yes, you can withdraw and submit a new Expression of Interest (EOI).
From AUD 4,640 for the primary applicant.
Yes, if you meet all eligibility criteria.
You can appeal the decision or apply for a different visa.
No, Subclass 190 covers all states and territories, including major cities.
