Skilled Nominated Visa

Live and work in Australia permanently

Gain an additional 5 points from state/territory nomination

Access to broader occupation lists (state-specific)

Include family members in your application

Enroll in Medicare

Sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residence

Apply for Australian citizenship after meeting requirements

Travel to and from Australia for 5 years from grant date

Be under 45 years of age at the time of invitation

Score at least 65 points including the 5-point state nomination bonus

Have an occupation on the relevant state or territory skilled occupation list

Obtain a positive skills assessment from the relevant authority

Receive nomination from an Australian state or territory government

Have competent English proficiency or higher

Commit to living and working in the nominating state for at least 2 years

Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) and Registration of Interest (ROI) to the state

Meet health and character requirements

Easier to qualify with the 5-point state nomination bonus

Access to state-specific occupation lists (broader than 189)

Lower competitive points threshold compared to visa 189

Immediate permanent residence status

State government support and resources

Pathway to citizenship after 4 years