Applying for Tasmanian state nomination and applying for a visa are two separate processes.
The Tasmanian Government assesses your application for state nomination and the Department of Home Affairs assesses your visa application.
You must first create an Expression of Interest (EOI) in the Department of Home Affairs SkillSelect system. This will tell you if you meet the basic eligibility requirements for a skilled migration visa.
After creating your EOI, you can register your interest in nomination from the Tasmanian Government on the Migration Tasmania Gateway. The most competitive candidates will then be invited to apply for Tasmanian nomination.
You can find more detail about the registration, nomination and visa application process below.
The Tasmanian Government is not permitted to provide migration advice concerning visa options. Only registered migration agents or lawyers can provide migration advice specific to your individual circumstances. A complete list of migration agents can be found at: www.mara.gov.au.
You can find a registered lawyer through the website of your local state or territory Law Society or Bar Association.
The process
To apply for a subclass 190 visa you first need state or territory nomination. Migration Tasmania assesses the state nomination, and the Department of Home Affairs assesses the visa application.
You must first meet the visa eligibility requirements set by the Department of Home Affairs.
You must have:
- not yet turned 45 years of age
- nominated an occupation on the relevant list of eligible skilled occupations
- a valid and positive skills assessment for your nominated occupation
- at least ‘Competent’ English language proficiency
- at least 65 points on the Department of Home Affairs points test.
You must then meet the minimum requirements for Tasmanian nomination.
There are different nomination pathways and each has different requirements. You can use the Eligibility checker to help you find the most suitable pathway for your situation.
Register an Expression of Interest (EOI) with the Department of Home Affairs through SkillSelect.
The EOI is not a visa or nomination application and is only an indication that you would like to be considered for a skilled visa. You cannot be nominated without an EOI that lists Tasmania as your state of interest. Find out more about EOIs and SkillSelect.
Lodge your Registration of Interest (ROI) with the Migration Tasmania Application Gateway. Based on the information you provide, the Gateway will tell you if you are eligible for Tasmanian nomination. It will then automatically rank you in comparison to other eligible candidates. The most competitive applicants will be invited to lodge an application for nomination. Registration is free and valid for six months. If you are not selected to lodge a nomination application within six months, your ROI will automatically lapse and an email will be sent to you. |
If you have been invited to apply for nomination, ensure you have prepared all of the required supporting documents for your selected pathway before you apply. Also assemble all the documents you will need to lodge a visa application with the Department of Home Affairs if you are nominated.
Your invitation is valid for 28 days. There is a non-refundable fee of $300 (plus $30 GST if in Australia) to apply for nomination.
If you are nominated, Migration Tasmania will advise you by email.
You will then receive an invitation to apply for your visa through SkillSelect. This invitation is valid for 60 days.
If you are granted a visa, ensure that you follow the undertakings you agreed to when nominated by the Tasmanian Government.
This includes updating your contact details, completing periodic surveys and fulfilling your commitment to live and work in Tasmania for at least two years.