Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190)
The Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) allows skilled workers nominated by an Australian state or territory government to live and work in Australia as permanent residents.
Subclass 190 requires state or territory nomination and an invitation. You must submit an Expression of Interest through SkillSelect, meet the nominating jurisdiction's criteria and receive an invitation before applying. Eligibility does not guarantee nomination or visa grant.
What is the Skilled Nominated Visa?
The subclass 190 visa is designed for skilled professionals whose occupation and experience meet the needs of an Australian state or territory. Each jurisdiction sets its own nomination requirements, eligible occupations and application process in addition to the Department of Home Affairs visa criteria.
Successful applicants can live, work and study throughout Australia, enrol in Medicare subject to eligibility, include eligible family members, sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residence and pursue Australian citizenship if they later meet the applicable requirements.
Key eligibility requirements
How the Subclass 190 process works
Check visa and nomination eligibility
Confirm that your occupation is eligible for subclass 190 and review the separate criteria of the state or territory you want to nominate you.
Obtain your skills and English evidence
Complete a suitable skills assessment and meet the applicable English requirement. Higher English results may contribute additional points.
Calculate your points
Review points for age, English, skilled employment, qualifications and other recognised factors. You need at least 65 points to be eligible, although invitation scores can be higher.
Submit an EOI and seek nomination
Select subclass 190 in SkillSelect and follow the relevant state or territory process. Some jurisdictions require a separate registration of interest or nomination application.
Apply after nomination and invitation
If nominated and invited, lodge a complete visa application within the invitation period and prove every points and eligibility claim made in your EOI.
Subclass 190 points test
The points test considers factors including age, English language ability, overseas and Australian skilled employment, educational qualifications, Australian study, specialist education, accredited community language, regional study, partner qualifications and an eligible Professional Year. State or territory nomination contributes 5 points, and your SkillSelect EOI provides an indicative score based on all claims.
A score of 65 is the minimum eligibility threshold, not a guaranteed invitation score. Invitations depend on your ranking, occupation, tie-break settings, invitation round outcomes and available migration program places. If invited, you must demonstrate at least the points score stated in the invitation.
Benefits of the Subclass 190 Visa
- Live, work and study permanently anywhere in Australia.
- Receive 5 points for an approved state or territory nomination.
- Include eligible members of your family unit in the application.
- Access Medicare, subject to enrolment and eligibility rules.
- Travel to and from Australia for five years from visa grant.
- Apply for Australian citizenship later if eligible.
- Build your career while meeting commitments made to your nominating jurisdiction.
Documents commonly required
A complete application may require identity and civil documents, a suitable skills assessment, English test evidence, qualifications, detailed employment evidence, police certificates, health examinations and documents supporting partner or dependent family claims. The evidence must substantiate the information and points claimed in your EOI at the relevant time.
How Echoes Global Education can assist
Our migration team can assess your profile, review your occupation and points, compare state and territory nomination pathways, guide skills assessment preparation, check your Expression of Interest and assist with the subclass 190 visa application after invitation. Every matter is assessed individually against the migration requirements in effect at the relevant time.