Tasmania (TAS)
Subclass 189 – Skilled Independent Visa
The 189 visa is a points-tested permanent residency visa that does not require state or territory nomination. Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Age: Under 45 years old
- Skills Assessment: Hold a valid skills assessment for an occupation on Australia’s Skilled Occupation List (SOL)
- English Proficiency: IELTS minimum of 6.0 in each component or equivalent
- EOI Score: Achieve at least 65 points in the Expression of Interest (EOI) system
Subclass 190 – Skilled Nominated Visa (Tasmania State Nomination)
The 190 visa is a state-nominated permanent residency visa, offering 5 additional points in the EOI system. Tasmania provides various pathways for nomination.
Tasmania 190 Visa Nomination Pathways
Tasmania offers multiple nomination pathways. Below are two of the most common ones:
- Tasmanian Graduate Pathway
- Study Requirement: Must have completed at least 2 years of full-time study in Tasmania and obtained a recognized qualification.
- Residency Requirement: Must have lived in Tasmania during the study period.
- Occupation Requirement: The completed qualification should be related to the nominated occupation, which must be on Tasmania’s Skilled Occupation List (TSOL).
- Tasmanian Working Pathway
- Employment Requirement: Must have been working full-time for at least 6 months in Tasmania before applying.
- Occupation Requirement: The job must be on Tasmania’s Skilled Occupation List (TSOL).
- Employer Requirement: The employer must have been operating legally in Tasmania for at least 12 months.
🔹 Other Pathways:
Tasmania also offers other nomination pathways, such as the Small Business Owner Pathway and the Tasmanian Family Member Pathway, depending on individual circumstances.
Application Process
- Submit an EOI: Lodge an Expression of Interest (EOI) through SkillSelect, selecting Tasmania as the preferred nomination state.
- Apply for State Nomination: Submit a state nomination application to the Tasmanian Government with required supporting documents.
- Receive Nomination: If approved, Tasmania will nominate the applicant.
- Apply for the Visa: After receiving the nomination, submit a visa application to the Australian Department of Home Affairs.
https://www.migration.tas.gov.au/skilled_migration