Australia: Tasmania reopens its skilled migration program for 2026–27
- Kate Dear
- 4 days ago
- 2 min read
Across the Tasman, Migration Tasmania announced on 5 August 2026 that its state nomination program for subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated) and subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional) visas reopens for Registrations of Interest (ROI) from 17 August 2026, with weekly invitations to apply for nomination starting 20 August 2026.
For the 2026–27 program year, Tasmania has a total of 2,050 nomination places: 1,250 for subclass 190 and 800 for subclass 491. One notable shift is that Migration Tasmania has said it does not currently plan to issue invitations under the subclass 491 Overseas pathway this program year, meaning the focus is largely on applicants already onshore in Tasmania, though overseas-based health and teaching professionals with a genuine job offer may still be eligible for subclass 190 nomination.
This is Wineglass Bay, a world-famous crescent-shaped beach located inside Freycinet National Park on the east coast of Tasmania, Australia
The program has also refined its priority scoring, including a minimum weekly hours requirement for its higher "priority" employment attribute and an income benchmark reported at around $57,000 a year. The nomination application fee has also increased, though submitting an ROI itself remains free.
If Tasmania has been on your radar; whether because you're already living and working there, or because regional Australia appeals as a pathway to permanent residence — this reopening is worth acting on promptly, since state nomination programs typically run until allocations are used up.
What this means for you
Tasmania's allocations are limited and pathways can close once places are filled, so timing your ROI matters.
Get in touch with Queenstown Immigration and we can look at your specific circumstances against the current rules.
This post summarises publicly available information from Migration Tasmania as at 17 August 2026. Immigration rules are detailed and change frequently; please treat this as general information rather than personalised advice, and confirm the specifics that apply to your situation before making decisions.
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