Tasmania State Nomination for Subclass 190 and 491: Complete Guide (2026)

The Subclass 190 visa is a permanent residency visa. Securing a nomination from Tasmania awards you an additional 5 points toward your SkillSelect score when it comes time for your Invitation to Apply (ITA).

Pathways: Tasmania generally restricts the 190 visa to candidates who are already living and working in the state. Popular pathways include the Tasmanian Skilled Employment pathway (which requires meeting specific employment duration and hours criteria, and is highly dependent on your Priority Attributes) and the Tasmanian Graduate pathway.

How the process works:

1. Lodge an Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect, specifically selecting Tasmania.
2. Register your interest via the Migration Tasmania Gateway portal (this is your ROI).
3. Wait to see if Migration Tasmania selects your ROI and invites you to apply for nomination.
4. If invited, submit your state nomination application directly to Migration Tasmania.
5. Once Tasmania approves your nomination, the Department of Home Affairs will automatically issue an ITA for the 190 visa.

The Subclass 491 visa is a provisional visa for skilled workers. Securing Tasmania nomination for the 491 provides a significant boost of 15 points at ITA.

The Hobart Advantage: Because the entirety of Tasmania is classified as a designated regional area, you have the flexibility to live, work, and study right in the capital city of Hobart while holding a 491 visa. This offers a fantastic lifestyle balance compared to regional visas in eastern states. You can read more about how this compares in our guide to 189 vs 190 vs 491.

Pathways: The 491 programme is generally more accessible than the 190. Pathways include the Overseas Applicant (Job Offer) pathway, the Established Resident pathway, and business-focused pathways. For those offshore, you typically need a formal, verifiable job offer from a Tasmanian employer to be considered.

Unlike some states that rely purely on a points cut-off, Migration Tasmania uses a robust Priority Attributes system to rank candidates in the Gateway. Meeting the minimum requirements doesn't guarantee an invite; you need competitive attributes.

Candidates are grouped into passes (such as Gold, Green, and Orange) based on factors like:

• •How long you have lived and worked in Tasmania.
• •Whether your salary is above specific benchmarks.
• •Whether your occupation is directly related to your skills assessment or studies.
• •If your role is considered critical to the state.

The Tasmanian Onshore Skilled Occupation List (TOSOL)

Tasmania also publishes the TOSOL, highlighting areas of critical shortage. While having an occupation on this list helps-especially for a Gold or Green pass-it's not the only route. Healthcare, engineering, and trades are frequently in high demand, but the Priority Attributes system ensures that established residents contributing to the local economy also have a fighting chance.

Always verify the current Priority Attributes and TOSOL directly on the official Migration Tasmania website before making migration plans.

Tasmania is renowned for its stunning, untouched wilderness, remarkably clean air, and a high quality of life. Hobart and Launceston offer a vibrant mix of heritage, arts, and an incredible food and wine culture. If you're looking for a slightly slower, more relaxed pace compared to the bustling mainland cities, Tassie is hard to beat.

While the job market is naturally smaller than in Sydney or Melbourne, there is strong demand in specific sectors like healthcare, tourism, construction, and agriculture. The cost of living and property prices have certainly risen in recent years, but they remain competitive overall. If you're aiming for state nomination here, make sure to use our points calculator to accurately determine your standing before you begin the process.