South Australia Invitation Round – March 2026 (190 & 491 Visa)

Last Updated: 5 Mar 2026

South Australia issued a new skilled migration invitation round in March 2026 under the 2025–26 General Skilled Migration program.

The round included invitations for both:

• Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)

• Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491)

This round provides insight into current occupation demand and state nomination priorities for migrants seeking Australian permanent residency.

Key Highlights – March 2026 Invitation Round

• Total invitations issued: 406

• Subclass 190 invitations: 242

• Subclass 491 invitations: 164

Health professionals, engineers, ICT specialists, and technical occupations received a significant share of invitations.

South Australia confirmed that invitation rounds will continue monthly, with the next round expected in April 2026.

Overview of South Australia’s 2025–26 State Nomination Invitation Rounds

Invitations Issued in the March 2026 (Newest)

ANZSCO Sub-major Group	Subclass 190	Subclass 491	Total
13 Specialist Managers	18	5	23
14 Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers	0	4	4
22 Business, Human Resource and Marketing Professionals	1	21	22
23 Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professionals	44	9	53
24 Education Professionals	30	6	36
25 Health Professionals	96	1	97
26 ICT Professionals	0	42	42
27 Legal, Social and Welfare Professionals	11	2	13
31 Engineering, ICT and Science Technicians	9	31	40
32 Automotive and Engineering Trades Workers	7	3	10
33 Construction Trades Workers	17	6	23
34 Electrotechnology and Telecommunications Trades Workers	8	5	13
35 Food Trades Workers	0	4	4
36 Skilled Animal, Agricultural and Horticultural Workers	0	1	1
41 Health and Welfare Support Workers	1	14	15
51 Office Managers and Program Administrators	0	10	10
Total	242	164	406

Total Invitations Issued – 2025–26 Program Year (to Date)

ANZSCO Sub-major Group	Subclass 190	Subclass 491	Total
13 Specialist Managers	62	24	86
14 Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers	0	18	18
22 Business, Human Resource and Marketing Professionals	27	68	95
23 Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professionals	222	61	283
24 Education Professionals	80	16	96
25 Health Professionals	352	14	366
26 ICT Professionals	7	164	171
27 Legal, Social and Welfare Professionals	42	9	51
31 Engineering, ICT and Science Technicians	32	82	114
32 Automotive and Engineering Trades Workers	40	20	60
33 Construction Trades Workers	105	42	147
34 Electrotechnology and Telecommunications Trades Workers	76	8	84
35 Food Trades Workers	0	17	17
36 Skilled Animal, Agricultural and Horticultural Workers	0	2	2
41 Health and Welfare Support Workers	13	58	71
51 Office Managers and Program Administrators	9	16	25
Total	1067	619	1686

Occupation Trends – March 2026

Health Professionals

Health occupations received the largest number of invitations, particularly for the subclass 190 visa.

Demand continues across:

• hospitals

• aged care

• disability services

• community health.

Applicants normally require a recognised skills assessment and professional registration.

Engineering and Technical Occupations

Engineering and technical professionals also received strong invitation numbers.

The Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professionals group received 53 invitations, reflecting ongoing infrastructure development in South Australia.

ICT Professionals

ICT professionals received 42 invitations under the subclass 491 visa, indicating demand for digital skills across industries.

Construction and Skilled Trades

Trades workers in construction and engineering sectors also received invitations, supporting major infrastructure and housing projects across the state.

What This Means for Skilled Migration Applicants

South Australia continues to prioritise occupations that support healthcare, infrastructure, and technology sectors.

Applicants should ensure that their Expression of Interest (EOI) and state nomination eligibility remain accurate and up to date before future invitation rounds.

Full South Australia Invitation Round History

For the latest invitation data and previous invitation rounds, see our tracker: https://www.racc.net.au/south-australia-skilled-migration-invitation-round-190-491

This page tracks invitation numbers, occupation groups, and trends across the 2025–26 program year.

FAQ

How many invitations were issued in the March 2026 South Australia round?

South Australia issued 406 invitations in March 2026, including 242 invitations for subclass 190 and 164 invitations for subclass 491.

When is the next South Australia invitation round?

South Australia normally conducts invitation rounds monthly, with the next round expected in early April 2026.

Which occupations received the most invitations?

Health professionals, engineering occupations, ICT specialists, and technical occupations received the largest share of invitations.

Need Help With Your South Australia State Nomination?

The South Australia State Nomination Invitation Rounds March 2026 highlight the importance of occupation relevance, pathway selection, and timing when applying for the state sponsored 190 or state sponsored regional 491 visas.

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