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190 · Permanent
Skilled Nominated visa
A points-tested permanent visa requiring nomination by an Australian state or territory government.
Points-tested main pathway
Core eligibility
Receive a state or territory nomination
Receive an invitation and be under 45 when invited
Nominate an occupation accepted for the pathway
Hold a suitable skills assessment
Have at least Competent English
Meet the invited points score and all other visa criteria
These points-tested requirements describe the principal skilled pathway. A special stream or subsequent entrant category may use different criteria.
From preparation to application
How the subclass 190 pathway fits together
- 01Confirm occupation and assessing authority
- 02Complete skills assessment and English evidence
- 03Calculate only evidence-backed points
- 04Submit EOI and complete the nomination pathway
- 05Apply after invitation and support every claim
Decision checks
Do not plan from the visa label alone.
Federal visa eligibility and state nomination criteria are separate tests.
A state occupation list does not by itself guarantee nomination.
Residence, work, graduate or ROI settings may change during a program year.
Application cost map
Separate the government charge from the full application budget.
From this amount for the primary applicant. Limited concessions may apply to eligible Pacific Island and Timor-Leste citizens.
View the official subclass 190 page ↗Open the official pricing estimator ↗Additional family applicants
A separate additional-applicant charge applies to each family member. The amount depends on age and application circumstances, so calculate the exact combined charge in the official estimator.
Second instalment
AUD 4,885 may apply to a family member aged 18 or over who does not have Functional English. It is payable only if requested before grant.
Pathway and evidence costs
State nomination fees (where charged), skills assessment and English testing are separate from the visa charge. Medical examinations, police certificates, translations and biometrics may also apply.
Visa charges can change. The amount payable is determined when Home Affairs receives the application; card or PayPal surcharges may also apply. This guide does not include professional service fees.
At a glance
What makes this visa different
State or territory nomination adds five points
Permanent residence from visa grant
Each jurisdiction sets its own occupation and applicant criteria
A separate ROI, Matrix or nomination process may apply
The federal visa criteria and the nominating jurisdiction’s current requirements must both be met.
Occupation access, points and evidence must be checked at the relevant time. Meeting a minimum requirement does not guarantee an invitation or visa grant.