Tasmania Skilled Migration 2025–26: Major Program Update and New Opportunities
Tasmania Skilled Migration 2025–26
Tasmania’s Skilled Migration State Nomination Program for 2025–26 has officially opened, bringing significant updates to nomination pathways, eligibility settings, and new occupation opportunities especially for health, allied health, and remote workers.
If you’re looking to migrate to Australia through the Tasmania Skilled Migration Program, here’s everything you need to know about the latest 2025–26 Tasmanian visa changes, updated nomination pathways, and how to strengthen your state nomination application for the Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) and Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visas.
Migration Tasmania Application Gateway Now Open
The Migration Tasmania Application Gateway is now live and accepting new Registrations of Interest (ROI) for the Tasmanian Skilled Migration Program 2025–26.
New program settings and nomination processing arrangements apply under the updated Tasmanian State Nomination Program, with revised scoring, clearer ranking systems, and streamlined steps for eligible applicants.
While the Australian Government has not yet finalised state and territory nomination allocations, Tasmania is currently operating under an interim allocation meaning nomination confirmations will begin once final quotas are officially released.
Interim Nomination Allocation
Tasmania has received an interim allocation of 165 nomination places:
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- 85 nominations for Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated Visa)
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- 80 nominations for Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional [Provisional] Visa)
This allocation primarily covers applicants from the 2024–25 program year who were provisionally approved but did not receive a final nomination due to limited quotas. New applicants can still submit ROIs but must await confirmation when the final 2025–26 allocations are announced.
New Additions to the 190 Skilled Employment Pathway (Health & Allied Health)
A key highlight of the Tasmanian Skilled Migration Program 2025–26 is the expansion of eligible health and allied health occupations for the Subclass 190 Skilled Employment Pathway.
These roles are now eligible for state nomination after six months of employment in Tasmania, creating new migration opportunities for professionals in the health sector.
Eligible Occupations Under Subclass 190 – Health and Allied Health
Social and Welfare Professionals (ANZSCO 272):
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- Clinical Psychologist (272311)
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- Educational Psychologist (272312)
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- Organisational Psychologist (272313)
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- Psychotherapist (272314)
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- Psychologists nec (272399)
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- Social Worker (272511)
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- Medical Technicians (ANZSCO 311):
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- Anaesthetic Technician (311211)
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- Cardiac Technician (311212)
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- Medical Laboratory Technician (311213)
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- Operating Theatre Technician (311214)
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- Pharmacy Technician (311215)
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- Pathology Collector / Phlebotomist (311216)
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- Respiratory Technician (311217)
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- Medical Technicians nec (311299)
Health and Welfare Support Officers (ANZSCO 411):
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- Ambulance Officer (411111)
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- Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic (411112)
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- Enrolled Nurse (411411)
This expansion reflects Tasmania’s ongoing commitment to attracting skilled professionals in healthcare, psychology, and allied health services offering a clear pathway for state nomination under the Skilled Employment Stream.
Remote Work Recognition – Tasmanian Established Resident Pathway
A novel inclusion in 2025–26 is the formal recognition of remote work under the Tasmanian Established Resident Pathway:
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- Remote work is defined as: individuals residing in Tasmania performing work from within the state for companies located outside Tasmania (elsewhere in Australia or overseas).
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- Example: A software developer living in Hobart providing backend development services to a tech firm in New York qualifies as remote work under this definition.
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- However, if the work is delivered to Tasmanian clients or markets, it does not count as remote work under this pathway — instead, that is treated as work for a local Tasmanian business.
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- This arrangement allows those already established in Tasmania to continue or pursue roles beyond the local region, broadening their eligibility.
Key Changes to the Tasmania Skilled Migration Application Process
Applicants for the Tasmania Skilled Migration 2025–26 Program will follow a structured five-step process:
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- Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect for the relevant skilled visa subclass (190 or 491).
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- Register an Interest (ROI) in the Migration Tasmania Application Gateway.
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- Receive a ranking score based on experience, occupation, and Tasmanian ties (Gold, Green, or Orange pass).
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- Invitation to Apply for state nomination, if eligible.
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- Once nominated, apply for the visa through the Department of Home Affairs.
Tasmania ROI Ranking Pass System
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- Gold Pass (1,000 points or more): Immediate nomination eligibility.
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- Green Pass (250+ points): Likely invitation within six months.
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- Orange Pass (<250 points): Considered depending on competition and quota availability.
Applicants can review, update, or resubmit their ROIs to improve scores under the new Tasmanian Skilled Migration Scoring System.
Tips for a Successful Tasmania State Nomination
✅ Choose High-Demand Occupations
Focus on occupations listed under the Tasmania Skilled Employment Pathway, particularly in health, allied health, education, IT, and engineering sectors.
✅ Highlight Tasmanian Work and Study Experience
The more established your connection with Tasmania, the higher your chances of receiving nomination under the Tasmanian Established Resident Pathway.
✅ Maximise ROI Points
Include all eligible factors such as employment history, salary, English proficiency, and community contribution to improve your ROI rank.
✅ Document Remote Work Evidence
If you work remotely for an employer outside Tasmania, provide clear proof such as contracts, payslips, and communication logs to support your eligibility.
✅ Showcase Long-Term Commitment to Tasmania
Tasmania prioritises applicants who demonstrate intent to settle and contribute to the state’s workforce and community.
✅ Engage a Registered Migration Agent
A MARA-registered migration agent can help review your eligibility, prepare your nomination documents, and ensure compliance with all program requirements.
Why Tasmania?
Tasmania continues to be one of the most attractive destinations for skilled migrants in Australia. The Tasmanian State Nomination Program 2025–26 offers:
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- Flexible pathways through Skilled Employment, Graduate, and Established Resident streams.
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- Opportunities for remote workers and healthcare professionals.
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- Streamlined processes under the Migration Tasmania Application Gateway.
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- Clearer scoring and transparent ranking for skilled workers and graduates.
For professionals in psychology, social work, nursing, medical technology, IT, software development, and allied health, Tasmania now provides one of the most accessible and rewarding state nomination programs in Australia.
Final Thoughts
The Tasmania Skilled Migration 2025–26 Program Update marks a major step forward for skilled workers seeking permanent residency pathways in Australia.
Whether you’re a healthcare professional, allied health specialist, software engineer, or Tasmanian resident working remotely, this program offers new opportunities to qualify for the Subclass 190 or 491 visa through Tasmania’s supportive and inclusive migration framework.
If you’re ready to explore your eligibility or lodge your Tasmania State Nomination Application, reach out to Better Life Migration today.
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