Tasmania has reopened its skilled migration nomination program for 2026-27, offering 2,050 places across subclass 190 and 491 visas. The program introduces key changes including revised scoring criteria, stricter employment requirements, and a pause on offshore 491 applications, prioritizing candidates already living and working in Australia.
Tasmania has reopened its skilled migration nomination program for the 2026–27 program year, giving skilled workers a fresh opportunity to secure state nomination for permanent or provisional residency. Migration Tasmania began accepting new Registrations of Interest (ROIs) on 17 August 2026, with weekly invitations to apply for nomination starting on Thursday 20 August 2026.
If you’re weighing up a Tasmanian nomination this year, here’s a plain-English rundown of the numbers, the changes, and what they mean for your application.
How many places are on offer this year?
Tasmania has been allocated 2,050 nomination places for 2026–27, split as follows:
- 1,250 places for the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
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