Permanent residence Australia
Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
Run by Department of Home Affairs
Skilled workers under 45 nominated by an Australian state or territory government, with an occupation on the list, a skills assessment and at least 65 points.
- Job offer
- Not required. You must be nominated by a state or territory government agency and invited.
- Language
- At least competent English at the time of invitation.
- Education
- A suitable skills assessment for your occupation. No fixed degree level is stated.
- Work experience
- Not a fixed requirement on the page. Work experience can count toward points.
- Government fee
- AUD 6,140 for the main applicant. AUD 3,070 for each additional applicant aged 18 or over. AUD 1,535 for each additional applicant under 18.
- Processing time
- The page says applications lodged in or before March 2026 are being processed for priority sectors, and January 2026 for applicants in Australia.
- Money you must show
- Not stated on the official page
- When and to whom you pay
- Paid online through ImmiAccount when you lodge the application. You have 60 days from the invitation to apply.
Checked on 18 October 2026. What the page says
Read on immi.homeaffairs.gov.au on 2026-10-18: "You must have been nominated for this visa by an Australian state or territory government agency."; fee page: "AUD6,140.00". Another official page.