Skilled Nominated Visa – Subclass 190

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This visa allows skilled workers who are nominated by an Australian state or territory government to live and work in Australia permanently.

Benefits of this Visa

This is a permanent visa. It lets you:

  • Stay in Australia indefinitely

  • Work and study in Australia

  • Enrol in Medicare, Australia’s scheme for health-related care and expenses

  • Sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residence

  • Travel to and from Australia for five years

  • Apply for Australian citizenship, if eligible.

General Eligibility Criteria

  • Have a relevant skilled occupation
  • Have a suitable skills assessment for the occupation
  • Meet the points test pass mark of 65 points
  • Be nominated by a state or territory government agency
  • Be under 45 years of age at time of invitation
  • Have Competent English
  • Be invited by department to apply.

Fee

  • The visa costs AUD3,755 for the main applicant.
  • There is also a charge for each family member who applies for the visa with you.
  • You might have to pay an extra charge for any applicant 18 years old or older who has less than functional English. This charge is the second instalment.
  • The second instalment charge for family members is AUD4,885.

Other Costs

You might also have to pay other costs such as those for skill assessment, health assessments, police certificates and biometrics.