Build a career, raise a family in vibrant and welcoming Tasmania.

Tasmania offers a wide range of employment opportunities for skilled migrants, as well as a great lifestyle in one of the world's most beautiful environments.

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Find out about Skilled migrants visas

Skilled migrants

If you are a prospective skilled migrant who wishes to settle in Tasmania, the Department of State Growth can sponsor your visa application through the skilled sponsored visa and skilled regional sponsored visa.

Find out about Business migrants visas

Business migrants

The Business Innovation and Investment program aims to attract people with a demonstrated record of business or investment activity who wish to use their skills in Tasmania.

Find out about Sponsoring employers visas

Sponsoring employers

Employers can sponsor English-speaking skilled workers from overseas to fill vacancies that require formal qualification and cannot be filled easily from within the Australian labour market.

Find out about Live and work in Tasmania visas

Live and work in Tasmania

Tasmania is a remarkably liveable place – offering rewarding career opportunities, an inspiring lifestyle and vibrant, welcoming communities.

Find out about Points calculator visas

Points calculator

Use our interactive points calculator to assess your eligibility for Skilled Migration visas

Find out about Success stories visas

Success stories

Click here to view some success stories.

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Reforms to Tasmania's state nomination policy

From 1 July 2017, the Tasmanian Government will begin introducing some changes to our skilled visa nomination program. These changes are designed to make sure that skilled migrants coming to Tasmania have a commitment to remain in the state, and that they are filling genuine skills shortages.