190 & 491 nomination
State & Territory Nomination for Skilled Visas
State nomination unlocks the Skilled Nominated (190) and Skilled Work Regional (491) visas, adding 5 or 15 points. See the 2025–26 allocations for every state.
About the State & Territory Nomination for Skilled Visas
Each year, states and territories receive a nomination allocation, which lets them nominate migrants for the state-nominated visas: the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) and the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491). States assess applicants against their own criteria to meet their workforce and demographic needs and address critical skills shortages.
A nomination is permission to apply for one of these visas. Allocations are the number of new primary applicants each state can nominate in a program year. They do not determine the number of visas granted.
2025–26 State and Territory Nomination Allocations
On 4 November 2025, the Australian Government set the 2025–26 allocations at 20,350 places.
| State / territory | Skilled Nominated (190) | Skilled Work Regional (491) |
|---|---|---|
| ACT | 800 | 800 |
| NSW | 2,100 | 1,500 |
| NT | 850 | 800 |
| QLD | 1,850 | 750 |
| SA | 1,350 | 900 |
| TAS | 1,200 | 650 |
| VIC | 2,700 | 700 |
| WA | 2,000 | 1,400 |
| Total | 12,850 | 7,500 |
Each state publishes its own nomination criteria, which can change during the program year.
Based on Department of Home Affairs information (October 2026). Visa costs, thresholds, occupation lists and processing times can change, so always confirm current details on the Department of Home Affairs website or ask our team. This page is general information, not migration advice for your circumstances.
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A state or territory government agency nominating you to apply for a Skilled Nominated (190) or Skilled Work Regional (491) visa, based on its own workforce priorities.
20,350 in total: 12,850 for the 190 and 7,500 for the 491.
For 2025–26, Victoria has 2,700, NSW 2,100 and WA 2,000.
No. Occupation ceilings do not apply to the 190 or the state-nominated 491.
5 points for the 190 and 15 points for the 491.
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