Make your next move to Tasmania
-
Skilled Migrants
If you are interested in settling in Tasmania, you could be eligible for a Tasmania skilled visa nomination.
-
Employers
Information and services for employers looking to engage skilled workers from overseas.
-
Talent and innovation
Information about business, talent and innovation visa options.
-
Live and work in Tasmania
Support and resources for skilled migrants in Tasmania.
Migration Tasmania delivers the Skilled and Business Migration State Nomination Programs. We nominate prospective migrants who can make a long-term contribution to Tasmania’s prosperity.
Our news
See all-
National Innovation Visa policy for Tasmania released
The National Innovation Visa (NIV) is a permanent residence visa for people with an internationally recognised record of exceptional achievement in their field.
Read more
Migration Tasmania Webinars – October presentation now available
The presentation from the webinar delivered on 14 October 2025.
Read more
Program Update - March 2026 - Update on Application Invitation Rounds
Reduced invitation numbers
Read more
Business Support Service In Your Language
Business Tasmania helps Tasmanians to start, run and grow their business by offering personalised assistance, information and access to a range of services and programs from the Department of State Growth and other government agencies
Read more
New laws to protect migrant workers
Migration Tasmania believes that all migrant workers to our state must be treated fairly, with respect and are never exploited.
Read moreMore stories...-
Personal StoriesJuan Pablo Sandoval Villamizar, Carpenter, Blue Gum Builders
“Finding work wasn't hard. After sending my CV to some Tasmanian builders, I had a job offer to start ASAP so we packed up and moved to Tassie.”
Read more -
Personal StoriesCao Minh Nguyen, Accountant, University of Tasmania
“If you are a hard-working person with the right skills and knowledge, there is no doubt that you will find your success in Tasmania.”
Read more -
Personal StoriesPhilipp Stratemann, Chef De Partie, Freycinet Lodge
“As a chef, Tasmania gives me the opportunity to work with some of the best and freshest ingredients anywhere in the world. The ever-growing number of specialty producers, smallholders and winemakers speak to the richness of this beautiful state.”
Read more -
Personal StoriesTing Bie, Teacher, Launceston Church Grammar School
“My current job is my dream job – It is challenging and stimulating and aligns perfectly with my qualifications and past experiences.”
Read more -
Personal StoriesYeap En Leon, Owner at Precisely Chiropractic
“My favourite thing about living in Tasmania is that there is always something new to do and explore.”
Read more -
Personal StoriesShu-Ching Huang, Business Analyst, Hydro Tasmania
“Tasmania may not have a big city like Melbourne or Sydney, but it offers great lifestyle and living environment and opportunities for the people with the right skillsets.”
Read more -
Personal StoriesCamilo Cabanzo, Dentist, NorthWest Dental
“Tasmania provides lot of opportunities for health care professionals. If you are a healthcare professional with appropriate skills, you can start working from day one when you arrive in Tasmania.”
Read more -
Personal StoriesVinh Hien Ho, Project Engineer, Downer Group
“Tasmania has the best air quality in Australia, and it also has one of the friendliest people. It is also a state that is growing very quickly in terms of education, lifestyle and wellbeing.”
Read more -
Personal StoriesDevanshi Patel, Clinical Team Leader, Regis Aged Care
“The day we came here we didn’t have any work or even a house to live in, we were not sure how we were going to survive, but Tasmania has given us everything what we wanted. So, I am very grateful to be here.”
Read more -
Personal StoriesMd Abdullah Al Sakib, Planning Compliance Officer, Kingborough Council
“I was looking for a place to give my family a better life and Tasmania is providing me a safe environment to raise my family.”
Read more -
Personal StoriesAmber Lo-Thiap-Hing, Senior Accountant, PFK Hobart
“Moving to Tasmania has opened new doors for me in terms of career opportunities and new friendships. Nothing in this world can beat its clean air, natural scenery and cultural scene.”
Read more -
Personal StoriesAnu Ashokan, Registered Nurse, Northwest Regional Hospital
“If you are hardworking, need a peaceful calm life, want to be financially independent and are looking for a safe work environment and community…Tasmania is the right choice.”
Read more -
Personal StoriesLiping Cong, Accountant, Deloitte Launceston
“A good place for work-life balance with an easy commute to work and the people are friendly.”
Read more -
Personal StoriesMishadi Herath, Civil Engineer, Hydro Tasmania (Entura)
“One of the first things I noticed upon my arrival in Hobart is the kindness and warmth of Tasmanians. I didn’t know anyone when I first landed in the island but I never felt isolated or lonely.”
Read more -
Personal StoriesAngie Wu, International Student Advisor, TasTAFE
“Tasmania has always given me a sense of being at home. Living in Tasmania makes me feel relaxed and happy. The beauty, the food, the rich art and culture and the easy lifestyle are enough to keep me away from worry and stress.”
Read more