Tasmania Nomination | Skilled Visa 190 & 49

Tasmania Nomination – Subclass 190

The Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) is a permanent skilled visa that allows eligible applicants to live and work in Tasmania.

Tasmanian nomination provides 5 additional points towards the Australian skilled migration points test.

Applicants nominated for subclass 190 must commit to living and working in Tasmania for at least two years from the date of nomination approval. (migration.tas.gov.au)

General requirements include:

• Be under 45 years of age
• Have an occupation on the relevant skilled occupation list
• Hold a valid and positive skills assessment
• Have at least Competent English
• Have at least 65 points under the applicable points test
• Submit a SkillSelect Expression of Interest
• Submit a Tasmanian Registration of Interest
• Meet the relevant Tasmanian nomination pathway requirements
• Meet health and character requirements

Additional requirements depend on the particular Tasmanian pathway.

Tasmania Nomination – Subclass 491

The Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) allows eligible skilled workers to live and work in Tasmania for up to five years.

Tasmanian nomination provides 15 additional points towards the skilled migration points test. (migration.tas.gov.au)

Subclass 491 is a provisional visa. Eligible holders may potentially progress to subclass 191 permanent residence after satisfying the applicable requirements.

A potential pathway is:

Tasmania Nomination → Subclass 491 → Meet Regional Requirements → Subclass 191 → Permanent Residence

Applicants nominated for subclass 491 must also commit to living and working in Tasmania for at least two years from nomination approval.

Tasmania Nomination Pathways

Migration Tasmania currently provides several nomination pathways for applicants living in Tasmania, including:

• Tasmanian Skilled Employment Pathways (TSE)
• Tasmanian Skilled Graduate Pathways (TSG)
• Tasmanian Established Resident Pathways (TER)
• Tasmanian Business Operator Pathway (TBO)

Different requirements and priority attributes apply to each pathway. (migration.tas.gov.au)

Tasmania also has specific pathways for certain skilled applicants living overseas.

Tasmanian Skilled Employment Pathway

The Tasmanian Skilled Employment (TSE) pathway is designed for eligible skilled workers who are living and working in Tasmania.

For subclass 190, employment generally needs to be closely related to the applicant's skills assessment, meaning it must fall within the same ANZSCO three-digit group. Applicants must also genuinely intend to remain employed in Tasmania in their current industry for at least two years after nomination. (migration.tas.gov.au)

For the current subclass 491 TSE pathway, an applicant working in a role paying at least $57,000 per year or $28.85 per hour generally needs at least nine months of Tasmanian employment immediately before applying, averaging at least 20 hours per week. The employment must meet the pathway's other requirements. (migration.tas.gov.au)

Tasmanian Skilled Graduate Pathway

The Tasmanian Skilled Graduate (TSG) pathway provides opportunities for eligible graduates who have completed qualifying study in Tasmania.

For the subclass 491 graduate pathway, current requirements include completing a qualifying course with a Tasmanian CRICOS-registered tertiary institution.

The study must generally:

• Be full-time
• Be undertaken on-site in Tasmania
• Meet the applicable CRICOS duration requirement
• Meet the relevant AQF or occupational requirements
• Include the required amount of study
• Be completed while the applicant has lived in Tasmania for the required period

The applicant must currently live in Tasmania and intend to remain there. (migration.tas.gov.au)

Tasmania's graduate pathways can have detailed requirements relating to qualification level, study duration, residence, employment and priority attributes.

Tasmanian Established Resident Pathway

The Tasmanian Established Resident (TER) pathway is designed for eligible people who have established their lives in Tasmania.

For the current subclass 491 TER pathway, applicants generally need to have lived in Tasmania for at least two years, with limits applying to time spent living elsewhere in Australia.

Applicants may qualify through employment meeting the applicable income and duration requirements.

For example, the current published pathway provides an employment option involving:

• At least $57,000 annual salary or $28.85 per hour, with at least six months of work in the previous year; or
• At least the National Minimum Wage but below $57,000, with at least 12 months of work in the previous 18 months.

Minimum work hours and other requirements also apply. (migration.tas.gov.au)

Overseas Applicants

Tasmania also has specific pathways for certain applicants who are living outside Australia.

For the current program, overseas applicants can potentially be considered through:

Subclass 190 Overseas Health or Education Sector Job Offer Pathway

This pathway is available to eligible health, allied health and education professionals who have a formal job offer in Tasmania closely related to their skills-assessed occupation.

The job offer generally needs to provide at least 30 hours of work per week, and additional employer and residence requirements apply. (migration.tas.gov.au)

Subclass 491 Overseas Skilled Occupation Profiles

Tasmania has an overseas skilled occupation profile pathway, but no invitations are planned under this pathway for the 2026–27 program year.

This is because the Australian Government has announced that visa processing will prioritise applicants in Australia.

Overseas health and teaching professionals who obtain suitable employment with a Tasmanian health provider or school can still potentially be considered through the subclass 190 overseas health or education job-offer pathway. (migration.tas.gov.au)

Tasmania Registration of Interest – ROI

A Registration of Interest (ROI) is an important part of the Tasmanian nomination process.

The general process is:

SkillSelect EOI → Tasmania ROI → Ranking → Invitation → Nomination Application → Home Affairs Visa Application

When you submit an ROI through the Tasmanian Skilled Migration Gateway, the system assesses your information and provides your assessment priority.

Only the most competitive ROIs are selected for invitation. (migration.tas.gov.au)

Priority Attributes and Ranking

Tasmania uses priority attributes to rank eligible candidates.

Priority attributes can include factors related to:

• Employment
• Occupation
• Salary
• Qualifications
• Tasmania study
• Tasmania residence
• Skilled experience
• Other program-specific characteristics

Applicants do not necessarily need every priority attribute to be eligible.

However, having more competitive attributes can improve the ranking of an ROI.

Migration Tasmania confirms that only the most competitive ROIs are selected for invitations, and the priority attributes are used to rank eligible candidates. (migration.tas.gov.au)

Tasmania Invitation Process

Tasmania does not simply approve every applicant who meets the minimum requirements.

The process involves:

1. Submit SkillSelect EOI
2. Submit Tasmania ROI
3. Tasmania assesses eligibility and ranking
4. Competitive candidates receive an invitation
5. Applicant submits nomination application
6. Tasmania assesses the nomination
7. Successful applicant receives state nomination
8. Home Affairs invitation is issued
9. Applicant lodges the visa application

For the current process, an invitation to apply for Tasmanian nomination is valid for 28 days. (migration.tas.gov.au)

Current Tasmania Invitation Competitiveness

Tasmania publishes information about recent invitation rounds.

For example, in the 10 September 2026 invitation round, Tasmania issued:

• 40 subclass 190 invitations
• 26 subclass 491 invitations

The lowest ROI scores invited in that round were 502 for subclass 190 and 74 for subclass 491.

These figures should not be treated as permanent minimum scores. Invitation competitiveness changes as the program progresses, and Tasmania publishes rolling data. (migration.tas.gov.au)

Tasmania Nomination and Points

State nomination provides additional points:

Subclass 190: +5 points

Subclass 491: +15 points

Applicants must still meet the applicable Australian Government points-test requirements.

A minimum score of 65 does not guarantee Tasmanian nomination.

Tasmania's own ROI ranking and program priorities determine which eligible candidates are invited.

Skills Assessment

Applicants for skilled nomination generally need a valid and positive skills assessment for their nominated occupation.

The assessing authority depends on the occupation.

Examples can include:

• ACS
• Engineers Australia
• CPA Australia
• CA ANZ
• IPA
• TRA
• VETASSESS
• AITSL
• ANMAC
• Other relevant assessing authorities

The skills assessment should support the occupation claimed in the SkillSelect EOI.

English Requirements

Applicants generally need at least Competent English for the relevant skilled visa.

Higher English proficiency can provide additional points under the points test.

English requirements, accepted tests and exemptions can change, so applicants should check the current Department of Home Affairs requirements before relying on an older test result.

Tasmania Nomination Process

Step 1 – Assess Your Eligibility

Review your:

• Age
• Occupation
• Qualifications
• Skills assessment
• English
• Employment
• Points
• Tasmania residence
• Visa status

Step 2 – Select the Appropriate Pathway

Determine whether you may qualify under:

• Skilled Employment
• Skilled Graduate
• Established Resident
• Business Operator
• Overseas Health/Education
• Another current Tasmania pathway

Step 3 – Submit a SkillSelect EOI

Create or update your EOI and include Tasmania as your preferred state.

Step 4 – Submit a Tasmania ROI

Register your interest through the Migration Tasmania Gateway.

Step 5 – Wait for Ranking and Invitation

Tasmania ranks eligible ROIs and invites competitive candidates.

Step 6 – Apply for Nomination

If invited, submit the nomination application and supporting documents within the required period.

Step 7 – Receive Nomination

If Tasmania approves the nomination, the applicant is notified.

Step 8 – Apply for the Visa

The Department of Home Affairs then assesses the visa application.

Tasmania Nomination Application Fee

Migration Tasmania currently lists a non-refundable nomination application fee of $387 plus 10% GST.

The fee applies when an invited applicant submits the nomination application. (migration.tas.gov.au)

This is separate from:

• Australian Government visa charges
• Skills assessment fees
• English test fees
• Medical examination costs
• Police checks
• Professional migration advice fees

Fees can change, so applicants should confirm the current amount before applying.

Tasmania Nomination Documents

Depending on your pathway, documents can include:

• Passport
• Skills assessment
• English test
• Qualification certificates
• Academic transcripts
• Employment references
• Employment contracts
• Payslips
• Superannuation records
• Tax documents
• Bank statements where relevant
• Tasmanian residential evidence
• Tasmanian employment evidence
• Study documents
• Visa documents
• Evidence supporting ROI claims
• Evidence supporting points claims

All claims made in the ROI and nomination application must be accurate and supported by evidence.

Migration Tasmania can verify employment and other claims after nomination. False or misleading information can result in nomination being declined or withdrawn. (migration.tas.gov.au)

Commitment to Tasmania

Applicants nominated by Tasmania undertake to live and work in Tasmania.

For both subclass 190 and subclass 491, Tasmania currently requires nominees to commit to living in Tasmania for at least two years from the relevant nomination date or, for offshore applicants, from entry into Tasmania after visa grant. (migration.tas.gov.au)

This state commitment should be considered carefully before selecting Tasmania as your preferred migration destination.

Tasmania 190 Pathway to Permanent Residency

Subclass 190 is a permanent visa.

A typical pathway can be:

Skills Assessment → English → SkillSelect EOI → Tasmania ROI → Invitation → State Nomination → Home Affairs Invitation → Subclass 190 → Permanent Residence

The applicant must satisfy both Tasmania's nomination requirements and the Department of Home Affairs visa requirements.

Tasmania 491 Pathway to Permanent Residency

Subclass 491 is a provisional visa.

Eligible holders may potentially progress to subclass 191 after satisfying the applicable requirements.

A potential pathway is:

Skills Assessment → EOI → Tasmania ROI → Nomination → Subclass 491 → Meet Regional Requirements → Subclass 191 → Permanent Residence

Tasmania confirms that subclass 491 provides a pathway to permanent residence through subclass 191. (migration.tas.gov.au)

Important Tasmania Nomination Rules

Applicants should understand that:

• Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee nomination.
• Tasmania has a limited annual nomination allocation.
• Only competitive ROIs are invited.
• State nomination and visa approval are separate processes.
• A 491 nominee cannot later be nominated by Tasmania for a 190 visa.
• Multiple nominations are not permitted.
• Claims in the ROI must be supported by evidence.
• Tasmania may withdraw a nomination where false or misleading information is identified.
• Applicants with outstanding debts to Tasmanian Government agencies may need to resolve those debts before nomination.
• Program requirements can change during the program year. (migration.tas.gov.au)

Common Tasmania Nomination Mistakes

Applicants should avoid:

• Using outdated Tasmania criteria
• Selecting the wrong nomination pathway
• Claiming unsupported priority attributes
• Providing inaccurate employment information
• Claiming points without evidence
• Using an expired skills assessment
• Submitting an inaccurate SkillSelect EOI
• Failing to update changed circumstances
• Assuming 65 points guarantees an invitation
• Assuming a high ROI score guarantees nomination
• Treating 491 as an immediate permanent visa
• Assuming 491 can later be converted to a Tasmanian 190 nomination
• Providing false or misleading evidence
• Waiting until invitation before preparing documents

Why Choose The Visa?

Tasmania's skilled migration program has multiple pathways, detailed priority attributes and competitive selection.

The Visa can help assess:

• Tasmania 190 eligibility
• Tasmania 491 eligibility
• Skilled Employment pathways
• Skilled Graduate pathways
• Established Resident pathways
• Overseas opportunities
• Health and education pathways
• Skills assessment
• English requirements
• Points score
• ROI strategy
• Tasmania employment options
• Regional PR pathways
• Alternative state nomination options
• Employer-sponsored alternatives

Our Registered Migration Agent can help you understand your options and develop a migration strategy based on your individual circumstances.

Get Your Tasmania Nomination Assessment

Are you planning to migrate to Tasmania through skilled migration?

Contact The Visa for a personalised assessment of your Tasmania nomination and Australian skilled visa options.

Registered Migration Agent: Navneet Kaur
MARN: 2318181

Phone: +61 430 077 714
Email: [email protected]
Website: thevisa.com.au

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