The Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190) is a permanent residence visa for skilled workers who are nominated by an Australian state or territory government agency. It is points-tested and falls under the General Skilled Migration (GSM) program.

Key Features

• Permanent residency from day one
• Work and live anywhere in Australia
• Access to Medicare (Australia's public health system)
• Pathway to Australian citizenship after meeting residency requirements

Points Requirement

A minimum of 65 points on the points test is required. State nomination adds 5 extra points to your score.

Occupation List

Your occupation must be on the relevant skilled occupation list. Common in-demand occupations include engineering, IT, healthcare, accounting, and construction trades.