Permanent · State nominated · Points tested

Subclass 190Skilled Nominated visa

A permanent, points-tested visa requiring state or territory nomination in addition to the standard points-test pathway.

The 190 sits between the 189 and 491. You need a state or territory to nominate you — each runs its own occupation list, criteria, and Registration of Interest process on top of the federal minimum.

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At a glance

The essentials

Visa type: Permanent, points-tested + state nominated
Pass mark: 65 points (shared with 189 / 491) — +5 automatic for holding an unwithdrawn nomination
Age limit: 18–44
English requirement: Competent English

Eligibility

Do you qualify?

Occupation on the relevant state/territory occupation list
Suitable skills assessment
65+ points (including the +5 nomination bonus)
Aged 18–44
Competent English
Health and character requirements met
Meets the nominating state's own additional criteria — every state runs a separate process on top of the federal minimum

Process

How to apply

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1. Skills assessment
Positive assessment for your ANZSCO occupation from the authority listed against it.
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2. Register with target state
Submit an EOI in SkillSelect and, in parallel, register interest with the state/territory whose occupation list you're on.
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3. Receive nomination
State/territory nomination unlocks the automatic +5 points and triggers a SkillSelect invitation.
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4. Lodge visa application
Provide skills assessment, English results, qualifications, employment references, and health/character evidence.

Allocation · as at 2025–26 program year

2025–26 allocation example

State / territory	Places	Change
South Australia — 190	1,350	↑ 150
South Australia — 491	900	↑ 250

Every state and territory publishes its own allocation. SA figures shown as a representative example.

Shared points test — 189 / 190 / 491

Points test

The 190 uses the shared points test with 189 and 491, plus an automatic +5 for holding an unwithdrawn state or territory nomination.

Pass mark: 65 points. Live from the SkillX admin console — updates here update the calculator.

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+5 points automatically for holding an unwithdrawn state or territory nomination (the '190 bonus').

Australian work experience only counts if the work is in the nominated occupation or a "closely related" occupation (same ANZSCO unit group, a recognised career-advancement pathway, or explicitly recognised by the assessing authority), performed at least 20 hours/week, and — for Australian-based work — held on a substantive visa or Bridging A/B visa with conditions met. There is a cap on total employment points claimable.

Occupations that qualify

Which occupations open the 190 door?

See every ANZSCO occupation currently mapped to subclass 190 on the SkillX Skilled Occupation List — filtered, searchable, sourced from the Federal Register of Legislation.

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FAQs

Common questions

Which state should I apply to?+

The state whose current occupation list includes your ANZSCO and whose criteria you meet — it's not one-size-fits-all.

Do I have to live in the nominating state?+

You commit to a period of residence (typically ≥ 2 years) with the nominating state. Moving early can affect future visa decisions.

Can I hold multiple state EOIs?+

You can submit interest in multiple states but each will assess you independently against their own list.

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Figures last updated 1 July 2026. Visa policy moves — verify against the Department of Home Affairs before lodgement.