The Subclass 190 Visa, also known as the Skilled Nominated visa, is a permanent residency pathway for skilled workers nominated by an Australian state or territory government. This visa allows you to live, work, and study in Australia indefinitely, with access to Medicare and other benefits.
Application Process
- Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through SkillSelect
- Receive a state or territory nomination
- Receive an invitation to apply
- Lodge your visa application within 60 days of invitation
- Undergo health and character checks
Document Checklist
Essential documents for your 190 visa application include:
- Valid passport
- Skills assessment
- English language test results (e.g., PTE score for 190 visa)
- Educational qualifications
- Work experience documents
- State nomination approval
- Police clearances
- Health examination results
Difference between 189 and 190 visa
The main difference is that the 190 visa requires state nomination, while the 189 visa does not. The 190 visa may have lower points requirements and faster processing times due to state sponsorship.
190 visa requirements
- Skilled occupation on the relevant list
- Positive skills assessment
- Meet points test requirement
- State nomination
- English language proficiency
- Age under 45 at time of invitation
Australia 190 visa Latest news
Victoria's 2024-25 Skilled Visa Nomination Program is now open for applications under subclass 190 or 491.
190 visa conditions after granted
- No specific work or study restrictions
- Access to Medicare and social security benefits after 2 years
- Ability to sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residence
Similar Visas
Other skilled migration visas include:
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To be eligible for the 190 visa, you must:
- Have an occupation on the relevant skilled list
- Obtain a suitable skills assessment for your occupation
- Receive an invitation to apply
- Meet the points test requirement (typically 65 points)
- Be nominated by a state or territory government
The 190 visa application fee is AUD 4,770 for the main applicant. Additional costs include:
- AUD 2,385 for a partner (and any child over 18)
- AUD 1,195 for each child under 18 years of age
Processing Times
Please note that processing times can fluctuate based on the complexity of your application and the current volume of cases at the Department of Home Affairs. Check home affairs Australia.
You can include eligible family members in your 190 visa application, such as:
- Your partner
- Your dependent children
- Other dependent relatives
After completing your studies, you may be eligible for a Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485), which allows you to work in Australia for a specific period to gain practical experience, depending on your course and field of study.
This is a 5-year temporary visa for study purposes. The exact length of your stay will be determined by your chosen course. Primary school children entering years 1-4 are generally granted visas for a maximum of 3 years.
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Calculate your points
If you would like to know if you are eligible to apply for a Skilled Independent Visa, you can calculate your points online.