Ideal for: Skilled professionals and tradespeople who wish to obtain Australian permanent residency through state or territory nomination.
The Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) is a points-tested permanent residency visa that allows qualified individuals to live and work anywhere in Australia, provided they are nominated by an Australian state or territory. This visa category helps address skill shortages and offers a pathway to citizenship.
✅ Key Features of the Subclass 190 Visa
- Permanent Residency status upon approval
- Access to Medicare, education, and government benefits
- Pathway to Australian Citizenship
- Option to include your partner and dependent children
- Nomination from a state or territory required (no employer sponsorship)
- Faster processing than many employer-sponsored visas
🛠️ How Maison Migration Services Can Help
At Maison Migration Services, our MARA-registered migration agents are experts in the Subclass 190 visa process. Whether you’re applying offshore or onshore, we create tailored migration strategies to maximise your points and improve your chances of receiving a state nomination.
Our services include:
- Skills assessment preparation and liaison with assessing authorities
- Advising on points-boosting strategies (English, partner skills, study options)
- Managing your Expression of Interest (EOI) on SkillSelect
- State nomination applications (all states & territories)
- Full Subclass 190 visa lodgement
- Ongoing support until visa grant
📞 Book a free eligibility consultation with our expert agents today.
📋 Step-by-Step Process for Subclass 190 Visa
1. Skills Assessment
Applicants must have their qualifications and work experience assessed by a relevant assessing authority.
Popular assessing bodies:
- VETASSESS – General professionals
- Engineers Australia – Engineering occupations
- ACS – IT professionals
- CPA Australia / IPA / CAANZ – Accountants
- TRA – Tradespersons
💰 Cost: AUD 500 – AUD 1,200 (varies by authority)
⏱️ Processing Time: 6–12 weeks
🔗 Skills Assessing Authorities – Full List
2. English Language Test
Applicants must demonstrate Competent English (IELTS 6.0 in each band or equivalent in PTE/TOEFL). Higher scores can boost your total points.
3. Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI)
Submit your EOI through the SkillSelect platform and choose which states or territories you’d like to be considered by.
💡 Minimum 65 points required — higher points improve your chances.
🔗 Submit your EOI on SkillSelect
4. Receive a State or Territory Nomination
Each state/territory has unique requirements, such as:
- In-demand occupation
- Relevant work or study experience in that region
- Commitment to live and work in that state
States and Territories Offering Subclass 190 Nominations
- New South Wales (NSW): NSW Skilled Migration Information
- Victoria (VIC): Live in Melbourne Website
- Queensland (QLD): Queensland Skilled Occupation Lists
- South Australia (SA): SA Skilled Occupation List
- Western Australia (WA): WA Migration Services
- Tasmania (TAS): Tasmanian Skilled Migration Page
- ACT: ACT Critical Skills List
- Northern Territory (NT): NT Visa Nomination Page
📑 Lodge Your Subclass 190 Visa Application
Once you receive your Invitation to Apply (ITA), submit your visa application online via the Department of Home Affairs.
Required Documents:
- Skills assessment
- English test results
- Identity documents
- Police and health checks
Visa Costs (2025)
| Applicant Type | Cost (AUD) |
|---|---|
| Primary Applicant | $4,640 |
| Secondary Applicant (18+) | $2,320 |
| Secondary Applicant (<18) | $1,160 |
Processing Times
Processing varies depending on case complexity.
Typical timeframe: 6 – 11 months
🔗 Check Global Visa Processing Times
Calculate Your Points
Use the official calculator to check your eligibility.
🔗 Australia Immigration Points Calculator
Why Choose Maison Migration Services?
- Identify the right occupation and eligibility
- Navigate complex state nomination rules
- Boost your EOI points and success chances
- Ensure a decision-ready application
- Minimise delays and avoid refusals
📞 Contact us today for personalised support from registered migration agents.