Skilled Nominated visa
subclass 190 · Official name: Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
A permanent visa for skilled workers nominated by an Australian state or territory government. Applicants lodge an expression of interest in SkillSelect, need an occupation on the relevant list, a suitable skills assessment, at least competent English, must be under 45 when invited, and score at least 65 points. It costs from AUD6,140.00.
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Health screening after a stay in countries with risk of yellow fever transmission (WHO list) in the last 6 days
Travellers over 1 year entering Australia within 6 days of staying overnight or longer in a yellow fever risk country are asked for a valid yellow fever certificate; entry is not refused without one. Without one: not refused entry: may be referred to a biosecurity officer and given information/an action card; must promptly seek medical assessment if symptoms develop within 6 days of leaving the risk place.
Australian Government Department of Health: Yellow fever Australian Government: Yellow fever fact sheet (holds Australia's list of risk countries and areas) Australian Immunisation Handbook: Yellow fever WHO International Travel and Health, Annex 1: Countries with risk of yellow fever transmission and countries requiring proof of vaccination against yellow fever (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) WHO ITH Country List: Vaccination requirements and WHO recommendations for international travellers, 2022 edition (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (Australia): Human health – advice to travellers Checked October 19, 2026
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Currency
Australian Dollar
AUD
Australian Dollar
Cost of living
94
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
15–45%
Income tax (national)
GST 10%
2026-27: first AUD 18,200 tax-free; 45% above AUD 190,000. Plus 2% Medicare levy.
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Who it’s for
Skilled workers whose occupation a state or territory wants, under 45 when invited.
Eligibility
Invitation and state nomination
Sign in to check this route against your profileSubmit an EOI in SkillSelect and get nominated by a state or territory agency before Home Affairs invites you.
- Each state has its own criteria
- Nomination withdrawn after applying makes the application invalid
Official wording
Submit an expression of interest (EOI) in SkillSelect; a state or territory government agency must nominate the applicant before Home Affairs invites them. Each state has its own criteria. If the nomination is withdrawn after applying, the application becomes invalid.
Occupation and skills assessment
Sign in to check this route against your profileHave an occupation on the relevant skilled list and a suitable skills assessment.
Skills assessment timing
- Before invitationassessment must be obtained within
- 3 years
- Invitation periodassessment also accepted within
- 60 days
Official wording
An occupation on the relevant skilled list and a suitable skills assessment, obtained in the 3 years before the invitation (or within the 60-day invitation period).
Age
Sign in to check this route against your profileYou need to be under 45 when you are invited.
Under 45
Age limit
Official wording
Under 45 when invited.
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