Skilled Nominated Visa

Submit Your Expression of Interest (EOI)

Like any General Skilled Migration visa, the 190 visa is a points-tested. This means that you will need to submit an EOI and total at least 65 points. On the EOI you will receive points for things like:

• Your Age
• Your Education Qualifications
• English Level
• Work Experience
• Relationship Status
• Regional Nomination
• + Many more,

Please note if you receive state nomination you will receive an additional 5 points. You can check out your points here

Receive State Nomination

In addition to totalling the required points, you still need to be nominated by a state or territory to apply for the visa.

On the Expression of Interest you will need to state if you intend to work in any state you intend to work in. The visa holder will apply to be nominated to work in a profession that is listed on the State Occupation List. If there is a shortage of individuals skilled to work in that particular profession, the State may choose to nominate a visa holder to fill these roles.

Please note each state and region has different requirements for nomination. Some States will require you to lodge a separate application after submitting an expression of interest. Other states do not accept applications and will only contact you with an invitation to apply. If you do not receive an invitation to apply for state nomination, you cannot apply for the visa.

It could be useful to review the individual state or territory websites listed below to see which professions are required and the requirements for regional nomination.

Wait for invitation

Once you have submitted the State Nomination Application you will then need to wait to receive an invitation to apply for the visa. Generally speaking it takes roughly 2 – 8 weeks to receive an invitation to apply for the visa.

Apply for Visa

Once you have received an invitation to apply for the visa, you will then be able to lodge the visa application through your (or your migration agents) immigration portal. You have 60 days to lodge the visa from receiving the invitation.

When lodging the application you will need to provide documentation supporting your work experience, education and personal documentation.

Please note if you do not receive an invitation to apply for the visa from the Department of Home Affairs, you cannot lodge the visa.

Visa Application Fee

$4,770 AUD

*Plus credit card payment fee if paying by credit card
**The price is correct as of the 1st July 2024, and is subject to change. For further information on current visa fees refer to the Home Affairs Website

Note: Visa applicants can apply both in Australia and overseas. However in order to apply from within Australia, visa applicants must be on a substantive or appropriate bridging visa.