Skilled Nominated Visa
Australia
Last updated: December 17, 2025
Permanent residence
$2,698
6–12 months
High
About this Visa
The Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) is a points-tested permanent residence visa for skilled workers who are nominated by an Australian state or territory government. It allows the holder to live and work anywhere in Australia as a permanent resident.[6][1]
Key Benefits
- Permanent residence status with the right to live, work and study anywhere in Australia[6][1]
- Pathway to Australian citizenship subject to meeting residence and other criteria
- Access to Medicare (Australia’s public healthcare system) once enrolled as a permanent resident
- Ability to sponsor eligible family members for certain Australian visas
- Additional points (normally 5) for state or territory nomination in the points test[2]
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Must have a nominated occupation on the relevant skilled occupation list for the subclass 190 visa[6][1]
- Must obtain a suitable skills assessment for the nominated occupation from the relevant assessing authority before invitation[6][1]
- Must meet the minimum points test score of at least 65 points at time of invitation (including points from state/territory nomination)[6][1][2]
- Must be nominated by an Australian state or territory government agency and satisfy that state or territory’s specific nomination criteria[6][3][4][2]
- Must be under 45 years of age at the time of invitation to apply[1][2]
- Must have at least Competent English as defined by the Department of Home Affairs[1][2][6]
- Must lodge an Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect and receive an invitation to apply before lodging the visa application[1][3][6]
- Must meet health and character requirements for Australian permanent visas[1][5][6]
- Must satisfy any additional residence, employment or commitment-to-state requirements imposed by the nominating state or territory (for example, commitment to live and work in that state for at least two years)[1][2][3][4]
- No specific nationalities are targeted or globally banned for this visa class, but applicants from certain countries may face additional checks, health examinations, or security assessments in line with Australian law and policy
Financial Requirement
No fixed minimum income or funds threshold in federal law, but applicants must demonstrate the capacity to support themselves and may be asked for evidence of employment or financial capacity depending on state or territory nomination requirements[2][4]
Documents
- PassportValid passport bio-data page for all applicants to establish identity and nationality
- Skills assessment outcomePositive skills assessment for the nominated occupation issued by the relevant assessing authority, valid at time of invitation and application[1][6]
- English language test resultEvidence of at least Competent English (e.g. IELTS, PTE, TOEFL or other accepted test) valid at time of invitation and application[1][2][6]
- Expression of Interest (EOI) and points evidenceDocumentation supporting all claims made in the SkillSelect EOI, including age, qualifications, work experience, partner skills and other points factors[1][3][7]
- State or territory nomination approvalFormal nomination confirmation from the relevant state or territory government agency for subclass 190[3][4][2]
- Qualifications and transcriptsDegree, diploma, trade certificates and academic transcripts supporting skilled employment and skills assessment claims[1][5]
- Employment references and evidenceDetailed employment references, contracts, position descriptions and payslips to evidence skilled work experience used for points and skills assessment[1][3][2]
- Health examination resultsCompleted medical examinations and chest x‑rays (if required) for all applicants to meet health requirements[6]
- Police clearance certificatesPolice certificates from each country where the applicant has lived for 12 months or more to demonstrate good character[5][6]
- Evidence of residence or commitment to nominating stateDocuments such as lease agreements, utility bills, or statements of commitment to live and work in the nominating state or territory, if required under its nomination criteria[1][2][3][4]
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.