Tasmania Skilled Migration Program 2025-26

The Tasmania Skilled Migration Program 2025-26 is now open, offering skilled workers and graduates multiple pathways to live and work in Tasmania. Both the permanent Subclass 190 Visa and the provisional Subclass 491 Visa provide state nomination points and a pathway to permanent residency, making Tasmania an attractive destination for skilled migrants.

Onshore Pathways for Skilled Workers and Graduates

Subclass 190 – Skilled Nominated Visa

The Subclass 190 Visa is a permanent visa that allows you to live and work in Tasmania. Nomination from Tasmania provides 5 additional points towards the Department of Home Affairs’ points test (minimum 65 points required)

If nominated, you must agree to live in Tasmania for at least two years after nomination approval.

Subclass 491 – Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa

The Subclass 491 Visa allows you to live and work in Tasmania for up to five years and provides 15 additional points towards the points test. After living and working in Tasmania for three years, you may be eligible to apply for permanent residency through the Subclass 191 Visa.

Department of Home Affairs Requirements

To qualify for Tasmania’s state nomination, you must meet the Department of Home Affairs (DOHA) criteria:

✅ Be under 45 years of age

✅ Have a nominated occupation on the relevant Skilled Occupation List

✅ Hold a valid positive skills assessment

✅ Have at least Competent English

✅ Score a minimum of 65 points on the DOHA points test

You must also meet Tasmania’s specific nomination requirements.

• Tasmanian Skilled Employment Pathway (TSE)

• Tasmanian Established Resident Pathway (TER)

• Tasmanian Skilled Graduate Pathway (TSG)

• Tasmanian Business Operator Pathway (TBO)

  
  

Offshore Visa Nomination Pathways

Overseas applicants can apply for a Tasmanian nomination under the same visa categories. Nomination adds extra points (5 for 190, 15 for 491) and requires a commitment to live in Tasmania for two years after nomination.

190 – Health or Education Sector Job Offer Pathway

• Valid skills assessment in health, allied health, or education (ANZSCO 3-digit group)

• Formal job offer in Tasmania related to your skills assessment

• Employer must be a well-established Tasmanian business (12 months of operation minimum)

• Wages must meet local market rates and employment must be genuine and ongoing.

491 – Invitation-Only Overseas Skilled Occupation Profiles

• Must receive a SkillSelect invitation

• Must not have lived in any other Australian state in the last 12 months

• Provide evidence of research into the Tasmanian job market, including:

  • Networking with employers or recruiters (e.g., emails or LinkedIn)

  • Communication with professional associations

  • Research of at least two relevant job vacancies in the last six months

  • Statement on how your skills match job requirements

• Must show financial capacity to support yourself and dependents for six months

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Eligibility and Requirements

To be eligible for the Tasmania state nomination:

• Must be under 45 years old.

• Occupation on the eligible skilled list.

• Positive skills assessment.

• Competent English.

• At least 65 points on the Department of Home Affairs points test.

• Meet Tasmanian nomination criteria, including employment, residency, and integrity requirements.

Tasmania Skilled Migration: Book a Consultation

The Tasmania Skilled Migration Program 2025-26 offers multiple pathways for skilled workers and graduates. To apply, review, or finalise your application, email migration6@racc.net.au and cc allison@racc.net.au for your application and quotation.

Applicants with an existing EOI invitation can use the discount code RACCTAS2025 for 40% off service fees. Book a consultation with our migration experts to explore your PR options and get step-by-step guidance for a successful application.

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