Tasmania Skilled Migration Update 2026-27: 2,050 Nomination Places Confirmed (190 & 491)

Jul 27
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Updated: 3 hours ago

Last Updated: 5 August 2026

Tasmania's 2026-27 Skilled Migration State Nomination Program opens to new Registrations of Interest on 17 August 2026, with weekly invitations to apply for nomination beginning 20 August 2026.

The confirmed allocation is 2,050 nomination places: 1,250 for the Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated Visa and 800 for the Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional Visa — 200 more places than the 1,850 delivered under the 2025-26 program.

Alongside the new dates, Migration Tasmania has updated its selection and ranking system and increased the nomination application fee. You can read more about how Tasmania's ROI and invitation process works on our dedicated Tasmania invitation guide.

Key Takeaways Tasmania Skilled Migration Update 2026-27

Tasmania's 2026-27 allocation totals 2,050 nomination places across two visa subclasses.
Subclass 190 (permanent) gets 1,250 places; Subclass 491 (provisional, regional) gets 800 places.
New ROIs open 17 August 2026; weekly invitations begin 20 August 2026.
Nomination application fee rises to $387 ($425.70 including GST); ROI submission stays free.
Selection and ranking criteria have changed, including a new 30-hour/week threshold for TSE Gold classification.
No invitations will be issued under the Subclass 491 Overseas Skilled Occupation Profiles (Invitation Only) pathway for 2026-27.
Applications lodged under the current program continue to be assessed against the rules that applied when they were lodged.
A pending 491 application cannot be converted to a 190 nomination without withdrawing and re-registering.

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Program Opening and Nomination Places

The 2026-27 program opens to new ROIs on 17 August 2026, and Migration Tasmania begins issuing weekly invitations from 20 August 2026.

The 2,050 nomination places split as follows:

1,250 places for Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated Visa) — a permanent visa that adds 5 points to your Department of Home Affairs points test score.
800 places for Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional Visa) — a provisional visa requiring three years in regional Australia before a permanent residency pathway opens, adding 15 points to your points test score.

Compared with 2025-26, when Tasmania received 1,200 Subclass 190 places and 650 Subclass 491 places, the 2026-27 allocation adds 50 more Subclass 190 places and 150 more Subclass 491 places.

The larger increase on the regional stream suggests Tasmania is prioritising regional settlement this program year.

Major Changes to Selection and Ranking

Migration Tasmania has updated its ROI selection and ranking system for 2026-27. The key changes are:

Simpler wording for priority attributes, making it easier to understand how your ROI is scored.
More recognition for longer periods of employment in Tasmania.
Greater differentiation in scoring based on how long you have been employed, rather than a flat threshold.
Updated guidance on how leave periods and job changes affect your employment history calculation.
TSE Gold classification now requires at least 30 hours per week in one job, rather than combined hours across multiple roles.

If your current employment situation involves multiple part-time roles or recent job changes, these changes may shift which priority tier you qualify for. Review the updated criteria on the Tasmania invitation round guide before you submit or resubmit an ROI.

Nomination Fee Increase

The nomination application fee has increased to $387, or $425.70 including GST. This is up from $370 ($407 including GST) under the 2025-26 program. Submitting an ROI remains free — the fee only applies once you are invited and lodge a nomination application.

If you submitted an ROI within the last six months, it is worth reviewing whether the updated ranking criteria improve your position, since the changes give more credit to longer Tasmanian employment. Withdrawing and resubmitting resets your ROI to the new criteria at no cost, but you give up your place in the existing queue — weigh the likely score improvement before deciding.

Offshore Pathway Changes

Tasmania will not issue invitations under the Subclass 491 Overseas Skilled Occupation Profiles (Invitation Only) pathway during the 2026-27 program year. This pathway previously allowed offshore applicants in listed occupations to receive invitations without a Tasmanian employer connection.

Overseas Health and Education professionals with a confirmed Tasmanian job offer may still be eligible under the Subclass 190 Overseas Health or Education Sector Job Offer pathway. This narrower offshore route reflects the Australian Government's broader focus on prioritising visa processing for onshore applicants.

How the 2,050 Places Break Down

Tasmania's allocation is not split evenly across the two visa subclasses.

Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated Visa): 1,250 places. A permanent visa, adding 5 points to your Department of Home Affairs points test score.
Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional Visa): 800 places. A provisional visa requiring three years in regional Australia before a permanent residency pathway opens, adding 15 points to your points test score.

The larger 190 allocation suggests Tasmania has more capacity this year to nominate candidates straight into a permanent pathway, compared with the provisional regional stream. Applicants deciding between the two subclasses should weigh this allocation split alongside their own points score and settlement plans.

Tracking Your Chances Weekly

Starting 20 August 2026, Migration Tasmania will publish weekly updates covering:

The number of invitations issued.
The lowest ROI scores invited.
Remaining nomination places.
The number of ROIs on hand.

These weekly figures let you gauge how competitive each invitation round is and whether your ROI score is likely to be reached. Checking them regularly is more reliable than relying on last year's cutoff scores, since the ranking system itself has changed for 2026-27.

What Happens to Applications Already Lodged

If you have a nomination application lodged but not yet decided, Migration Tasmania will continue assessing it against the requirements that were in place when you lodged it. The new 2026-27 settings will not apply retroactively to your pending application.

If approved, you will be nominated directly in SkillSelect under the subclass you applied for.

Subclass 491 Applicants Cannot Switch to 190

If you have a Subclass 491 nomination application lodged but not yet decided, it will not be considered for Subclass 190 nomination.

To be considered for Subclass 190 instead, you need to withdraw your current 491 application and register a new ROI for Subclass 190 once the 2026-27 program opens. Any new invitation to apply for Subclass 190 will then depend on the level of interest received and the number of pro-rata places available at the time.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many nomination places does Tasmania have for 2026-27?

Tasmania has 2,050 total nomination places for 2026-27, split into 1,250 for Subclass 190 and 800 for Subclass 491.

When will Tasmania's 2026-27 program reopen for new applications?

The program opens to new Registrations of Interest on 17 August 2026. Weekly invitations to apply for nomination begin on 20 August 2026.

Will my existing nomination application be assessed under the new 2026-27 rules?

No. Applications already lodged but not yet decided will continue to be assessed against the requirements in place at the time they were lodged, not the new 2026-27 settings.

Can I change my registration from Subclass 491 to Subclass 190?

Not directly. A pending 491 application cannot be converted to 190 consideration. You must withdraw the 491 application and register a new ROI for Subclass 190 once the program reopens.

Who do I contact with questions about my Tasmanian nomination application?

For guidance on your specific ROI or nomination application, book a consultation with the migration team at RACC Migration and Education Services.

How much does a Tasmania nomination application cost?

The nomination application fee is $387, or $425.70 including GST. Submitting an ROI is still free.

What changed in Tasmania's selection and ranking system?

Migration Tasmania simplified its priority attribute wording, added more recognition for longer Tasmanian employment, introduced greater differentiation based on employment duration, updated guidance on leave and job changes, and now requires at least 30 hours per week in one job for TSE Gold classification.

Can offshore applicants still apply to Tasmania in 2026-27?

Tasmania will not issue invitations under the Subclass 491 Overseas Skilled Occupation Profiles (Invitation Only) pathway this program year. Overseas Health and Education professionals with a Tasmanian job offer may still be eligible under the Subclass 190 Overseas Health or Education Sector Job Offer pathway.

Should I withdraw my existing ROI and submit a new one?

It depends on your circumstances. If the updated ranking criteria, particularly the added recognition for longer Tasmanian employment, would improve your score, resubmitting may help. Since ROI submission is free, weigh the potential score improvement against losing your current position in the queue.

Considering Tasmania State Nomination?

If you plan to apply under the Tasmania State and Regional Sponsored Skilled Migration Program, you should understand the requirements and confirm your eligibility before submitting an ROI. Migration policies and nomination allocations can change throughout the program year.

For guidance on the program, your ROI, or a nomination application, book a consultation with the migration team at RACC Migration and Education Services to discuss your migration options.

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