Tasmania State Nomination — 190 & 491

Migration Tasmania operates Tasmania's nomination program for the Subclass 190 and Subclass 491 (the entire state is classified as regional for the 491). Migration Tasmania uses category-based criteria favouring applicants with strong Tasmanian connection — graduates of Tasmanian institutions, current Tasmanian workers, and (under tighter criteria) offshore applicants.

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WIDEN does not issue Tasmanian nominations. Migration Tasmania does, on its own published criteria. Outcomes cannot be guaranteed (s 15). WIDEN's role is the migration pathway — visa subclass, points strategy, EOI lodgement, and integration with the broader visa application.

Migration Tasmania categories

Tasmanian Graduate — for graduates of Tasmanian institutions in qualifying courses, often with a minimum study duration.
Tasmanian Worker — for applicants currently employed in Tasmania in their nominated occupation, often with a minimum recent employment duration.
Overseas Applicant — for offshore applicants meeting tighter criteria (specialist occupations, high points, or specific employer offers).
Small Business Owner / Investor — for applicants establishing or operating qualifying Tasmanian businesses (when open).

Categories, occupation lists, and criteria change periodically. Verify current published categories directly with Migration Tasmania before lodging.

All of Tasmania is regional for the 491

The Department of Home Affairs classifies the entire State of Tasmania as a designated regional area for the Subclass 491. This means anywhere in Tasmania — including Hobart and Launceston — counts as regional for the 491 visa, the regional study points, and the future 191 permanent pathway. The 491 holder must live and work in Tasmania (or another designated regional area) for three years to be eligible for the 191.

Frequently asked questions

Who runs Tasmania's state nomination?

Migration Tasmania (part of the Tasmanian Government) operates Tasmania's skilled migration nomination program. Migration Tasmania publishes the current categories, eligible occupations, and criteria on its skilled migration website.

What categories does Migration Tasmania run?

Migration Tasmania has historically used a category-based approach including: Tasmanian Graduate (for graduates of Tasmanian institutions), Tasmanian Worker (for applicants currently employed in Tasmania), Overseas Applicant (for offshore applicants meeting tighter criteria), and Small Business Owner / Investor categories. Categories and criteria are reviewed and updated by Migration Tasmania periodically.

Is Tasmania harder than mainland states?

Tasmania has historically positioned itself as accessible for applicants with strong connection to the state (Tasmanian graduates, current Tasmanian workers). It can be more restrictive for offshore applicants without a Tasmanian connection — overseas-applicant streams typically expect specialist occupations, high points, or other strong indicators. The right fit depends on your situation.

What does Tasmanian nomination cost?

Migration Tasmania publishes its current nomination fees on its website. Fees are typically modest. The Department of Home Affairs visa application charge is separate. Verify current costs before applying.

How long does it take?

Processing times for Tasmanian nomination vary with category, queue, and document completeness. Migration Tasmania publishes current indicative timeframes on its website. The Department of Home Affairs visa application itself is processed on its own timeline after the nomination outcome.

Do I need to commit to staying in Tasmania?

Yes. Tasmanian nomination is conditional on a genuine commitment to settle and work in Tasmania. For the 491 (provisional regional) visa, three years of regional residence and employment (with the required minimum income) is required for the future Subclass 191 permanent pathway. Migration Tasmania assesses commitment as part of the nomination review.

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General information only. Tasmania's skilled migration program — including occupation lists, points cut-offs, fees, criteria, and processing times — changes regularly. Verify current rules directly at www.migration.tas.gov.au before relying on this page.

This page does not constitute migration advice (s 23, Migration Agents Code of Conduct 2022). WIDEN does not issue state nominations — Tasmania does, on its own published criteria, and outcomes cannot be guaranteed by any registered migration agent (s 15). Migration advice is provided by Keshab Chapagain (MARN 1576536) only after a paid initial consultation under section 43 of the Code, with a written service agreement issued before further work commences (section 42). The OMARA Consumer Guide is provided to all clients before the consultation begins. PI insurance held under the Migration Agents Regulations 1998. Complaints via our Complaints Policy or directly to OMARA.