The Department of Home Affairs allows the South Australia (SA) Government to nominate applicants for the following visa types:
- Skilled Work Regional Visa (Provisional) – Subclass 491
- Skilled Nominated Visa (Permanent) – Subclass 190
If you are interested in being considered by the SA Government, you need to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) visa SkillSelect. SkillSelect is the program administered by the Department of Home Affairs.
South Australia Eligibility Requirements
Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) & Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491)
In general, to be eligible to apply for this visa, you must:
- Be under the age of 45 at the time of nomination;
- Have a valid skills assessment; and
- Have an occupation on the South Australia Skilled Occupation List
Both visa subclasses have additional nomination criteria. For more information about additional nomination requirements, see our page on South Australia Skilled Migration Program – 190 and 491 Visa.
Skilled Migration Program
The South Australia Skilled Migration Program has the following streams:
- Talent and Innovators Program
- Currently working in South Australia (including long-term residents in SA)
- International Graduate of South Australia
- Offshore Registration of Interest – Critical Skills
To view more detailed information regarding the South Australia Skilled Migration Program, see our page on South Australia Skilled Migration Program – 190 and 491 Visa.
South Australia Skilled Occupation List
To be eligible for South Australia’s Skilled Migration Program, you need to have an occupation on the State Nominated Occupation List. For further information and to view the SA State Nominated Occupation List, see our page on South Australia State Nominated Occupation Lists.
South Australia Offshore Skilled Migration Program
South Australia’s Offshore Skilled Migration Program is open to specific trade and health occupations. The eligibility requirements for this program are higher than applicants who are applying in Australia. You must also have an occupation on the SA Offshore Occupation List. For more information about the eligibility requirements and to see the SA Offshore Occupation List, see our page on South Australia Offshore Occupation List and Requirements.
SA Government Nominations – 2021-22 Program Year
Number of intending migrants who received nominations in February 2022
| Visa subclass | SA |
| Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) | 181 |
| Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 491) State and Territory Nominated | 405 |
Number of intending migrants who received nominations from the NSW Government from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022
| Visa subclass | SA |
| Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) | 1,097 |
| Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) State and Territory Nominated | 2,220 |
RPL and TSS 482 visa
Excessive waiting times for parent visas
Northern Territory – Nomination Requirements (2024-2025)
Ending ‘visa hopping’ – 600 and 485 visas to student
35 Years or Under Age Limit for 485 Visa (50 for Masters by research and PhD)