Skilled Nominated visa
Live and work permanently in Australia as a skilled worker nominated by an Australian state or territory government.
Overview
Stay period
Permanently
Cost
From AUD 4,910 for the main applicant
Work rights
Work and study anywhere in Australia
Last checked
25 April 2026
Key requirements
- •Have an occupation on the relevant skilled list
- •Have a suitable skills assessment for the occupation
- •Submit an Expression of Interest through SkillSelect
- •Be nominated by an Australian state or territory government agency
- •Be invited to apply for this visa
- •Score at least 65 points
- •Be aged under 45 when invited to apply
- •Have at least Competent English at the time of invitation
- •Meet health and character requirements
- •Have paid back any debt to the Australian Government
- •Sign the Australian Values Statement if 18 or older
Documents required
- •Expression of Interest through SkillSelect
- •Invitation to apply
- •State or territory nomination
- •Suitable skills assessment
- •Identity documents
- •Competent English evidence
- •Evidence supporting points claims
- •Relationship documents if applicable
- •Character documents and police certificates if required
- •Health examination results if requested
- •Family member documents if included
- •Translated documents for non-English documents
Application steps
- 1Submit an Expression of Interest through SkillSelect
- 2Select the Skilled Nominated subclass 190 visa
- 3Wait for possible nomination by a state or territory government agency
- 4Receive an invitation to apply if nominated
- 5Apply online through ImmiAccount within 60 calendar days of invitation
- 6Attach documents and pay the application charge
- 7Respond to requests for additional information if requested
- 8Complete health examinations or biometrics if requested
- 9Wait for written visa outcome
Visa conditions
- •Permanent visa
- •Live, work and study in Australia
- •Travel to and from Australia for 5 years from grant date
- •After 5 years, a Resident Return visa may be needed to re-enter Australia as a permanent resident
- •May sponsor eligible relatives
- •May become eligible for Australian citizenship
- •Must obey Australian laws
Risk flags
- !No state or territory nomination means the applicant will not be invited for this visa
- !If the nominating state or territory withdraws nomination after application, the application becomes invalid
- !A score below 65 points means the applicant will not be invited
- !Invitation points may be higher than 65 depending on EOI claims
- !Applicant must prove points claims after invitation
- !Age must be under 45 at time of invitation
- !Skills assessment must be suitable and valid
- !Occupation must be on the relevant skilled occupation list
- !State and territory agencies have their own nomination criteria
- !Incomplete or incorrect information may delay or affect the application
English language requirements
At the time of invitation, subclass 190 applicants must have at least Competent English.
Test validity: Test scores must generally be achieved in the 3 years before the visa application, depending on the visa subclass.
Passport exemptions
- •Canada
- •New Zealand
- •Republic of Ireland
- •United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- •United States of America
Online tests not accepted
The Department does not accept evidence from English language tests delivered completely online, remote-proctored, or at-home.
- !CELPIP Online
- !IELTS Online
- !LANGUAGECERT Academic Online
- !MET Digital taken at-home
- !OET@Home
- !TOEFL iBT Home Edition
Tests taken on or after 7 August 2025
| Test | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MET | 56 | 55 | 57 | 48 |
| MET Single Section Retake may be accepted for eligible visas. | ||||
| OET | 290 | 310 | 290 | 330 |
| TOEFL iBT | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 |
| Applicant must select Taking TOEFL for Australia when registering. | ||||
| C1 Advanced | 163 | 163 | 170 | 179 |
| PTE Academic | 47 | 48 | 51 | 54 |
| CELPIP General | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| IELTS One Skill Retake may be accepted for eligible visas. | ||||
| LANGUAGECERT Academic | 57 | 60 | 64 | 70 |
| IELTS General Training | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| IELTS One Skill Retake may be accepted for eligible visas. | ||||
Tests taken on or before 6 August 2025
| Test | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OET | B | B | B | B |
| IELTS | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| IELTS Academic or General Training. | ||||
| TOEFL iBT | 12 | 13 | 21 | 21 |
| TOEFL iBT tests from 26 July 2023 to 4 May 2024 were not approved for Australian visa purposes. | ||||
| C1 Advanced | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
| From 12 February 2024 to 6 August 2025, only Cambridge C1 Advanced paper-based results are accepted. Earlier tests may still be accepted within validity periods. | ||||
| PTE Academic | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
Notes
- •Tests taken on or before 6 August 2025 may be used as evidence until 6 August 2028 inclusive, depending on the visa.
- •Some visas may allow other forms of evidence.
Financial requirements
Notes
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The provided source does not describe a specific personal financial capacity requirement for subclass 190.
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Visa charges and possible second instalment for family members with less than functional English may apply.
Status
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Occupation requirements
Applicant must have an occupation on the relevant list of eligible skilled occupations for the Skilled Nominated subclass 190 visa.
State-specific review required.
- •Subclass 190 requires nomination by an Australian state or territory government agency.
- •Each state or territory has its own nomination criteria and occupation priorities.
- •Occupation eligibility should be checked against both the relevant skilled occupation list and the nominating state or territory criteria.
States and territories
- •Australian Capital Territory
- •New South Wales
- •Northern Territory
- •Queensland
- •South Australia
- •Tasmania
- •Victoria
- •Western Australia
Points test rules
Subclass 190 is a points-tested visa. The applicant must score at least 65 points and may receive invitation based on EOI claims and state or territory nomination.
Minimum points required: 65
Detailed points categories should reuse the same points-tested skilled migration table used for subclass 189 unless official subclass-specific differences are identified.
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Captured: 25 April 2026
This page provides general information only. It does not provide migration advice or legal advice. For personalised advice, speak with a registered migration agent or Australian legal practitioner.