Tasmania Skilled Nomination Migration Program 2026–27

Tasmania Skilled Migration State Nomination Program 2026–27

Tasmania has announced that its 2026–27 Skilled Migration State Nomination Program will open to new Registrations of Interest on 17 August 2026. 

The new program year includes updated priority attributes, revised scoring arrangements, clearer policy guidance and changes to the nomination application fee. 

Tasmania has received 2,050 state nomination places for the 2026–27 program year: 

• • Skilled Nominated visa – Subclass 190: 1,250 places 
  • Skilled Work Regional visa – Subclass 491: 800 places 

Applicants interested in Tasmanian state nomination should carefully review the updated requirements before submitting or renewing a Registration of Interest. 

Important dates 

The key dates announced by Migration Tasmania are: 

• 13 August 2026: Migration Tasmania online webinar 
• 17 August 2026: Application Gateway opens for new ROIs 
• 20 August 2026: Weekly invitations to apply for nomination commence 

Migration Tasmania will issue invitations progressively throughout the program year rather than allocating all available places at the beginning of the program. 

This approach is intended to ensure that nomination places remain available throughout 2026–27. 

Weekly invitation information 

From 20 August 2026, Migration Tasmania intends to publish weekly information showing: 

• The number of ROIs invited to apply for nomination 
• The lowest ROI scores invited 
• The number of nomination places remaining
• The number of ROIs currently on hand 

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Migration Tasmania will also publish an indicative minimum score based on the average of the lowest ROI scores invited during the previous three months.  This published score will be important during the nomination assessment process. 

Where an applicant claims particular priority attributes in their ROI but cannot demonstrate those attributes during assessment, their score may be reduced. If the revised score falls below the published three-month average, the nomination application may not be approved. 

Applicants should therefore ensure that every priority attribute claimed in an ROI is accurate and supported by appropriate evidence. 

Changes to priority attributes and scoring 

Migration Tasmania has reviewed its previous program settings after considering program outcomes and stakeholder feedback. 

The revised arrangements are intended to make the priority attributes easier to understand and better recognise applicants who have made a longer and more sustained contribution to Tasmania. 

The main changes include: 

Clearer priority attribute descriptions

Some applicants previously found it difficult to determine which attributes applied to their circumstances, particularly where an attribute involved salary thresholds or minimum employment periods. 

The wording of the priority attributes has now been revised to make the requirements clearer. 

Greater recognition of longer Tasmanian employment

The updated scoring system provides greater differentiation according to the length of an applicant’s employment in Tasmania. 

Applicants with longer periods of eligible employment may receive greater recognition than applicants who have only recently commenced working in the state. 

Updated Gold priority attribute 

The Tasmanian Skilled Employment Gold priority attribute has been changed. 

To qualify, an applicant must now generally be working for at least 30 hours per week in at least one eligible job. 

The change is intended to better reflect genuine employment stability, commitment to Tasmania and the likelihood of long-term settlement. 

Updated income attributes 

Income-related priority attributes have been updated by reference to: 

• Australian median earnings 
• Australian average earnings 
• The Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold 

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However, the existing Priority Income Level of $57,000 per year or $28.85 per hour has not changed. 

Applicants should carefully check which income attribute applies to their employment and ensure that the claimed salary can be supported by payslips, employment contracts, tax records and other relevant evidence. 

Leave periods and employment breaks 

Migration Tasmania has expanded its policy guidance regarding: 

• Periods of paid and unpaid leave between jobs 
• Changes in employment 
• How continuous employment periods are calculated 

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Applicants whose employment history includes leave, a recent job change or a gap between employers should review the updated guidance before claiming employment-related priority attributes. 

Additional occupation caveats 

Additional caveats have been introduced concerning the recognition of employment that matches an applicant’s studies or skills assessment. These caveats particularly affect certain applicants working as: 

• Massage therapists 
• Motor mechanics 
• Motor vehicle service technicians 

Applicants in these occupations should review the relevant requirements carefully before claiming that their employment is closely related to their nominated occupation, studies or skills assessment. 

Should existing ROI applicants submit a new ROI? 

Applicants who submitted an ROI within the previous six months may wish to compare their score under the previous and updated priority attribute settings. For some candidates, the revised scoring arrangements may improve their prospects of receiving an invitation.  However, withdrawing an existing ROI and submitting a new one should be considered carefully. A new ROI does not guarantee an invitation, and selection will continue to depend on: 

• The applicant’s total ROI score 
• The priority attributes claimed 
• The number of available nomination places 
• Competition from other candidates 
• Tasmania’s program priorities at the time of selection 

Applicants should ensure that they understand how the new settings affect their circumstances before withdrawing an existing ROI. 

Nomination application fee increase 

There is no fee to submit a Registration of Interest. 

However, the service fee for lodging a Tasmanian nomination application after receiving an invitation has increased to: 

• $387 excluding GST 
• $425.70 including GST 

This fee is separate from Department of Home Affairs visa application charges, professional fees, skills assessment fees, English testing costs and other expenses associated with the migration process. 

New Application Gateway address 

The domain used to access the Migration Tasmania Application Gateway has changed. The new portal address is: https://apply.migration.tas.gov.au

Applicants who previously bookmarked the Migration Tasmania portal should update their bookmark. 

The Application Gateway will not be available for new ROIs until 17 August 2026. 

No Subclass 491 Overseas Skilled Occupation Profile invitations 

Migration Tasmania has confirmed that it does not intend to issue invitations under the Subclass 491 Overseas Skilled Occupation Profiles – Invitation Only Pathway during the 2026–27 program year. 

This pathway was designed for overseas applicants who did not have a Tasmanian job offer but had skills and experience considered readily employable in areas of need. 

The pathway will not operate this year following the Australian Government’s decision to prioritise skilled visa processing for applicants who are already in Australia. 

However, certain overseas health and education professionals may still be eligible for Subclass 190 nomination where they secure eligible employment with: 

• A Tasmanian health service provider 
• A Tasmanian school or education provider 

These applicants may be considered under the relevant Overseas Applicant – Health or Education Sector Job Offer Pathway. 

Preparing for the program opening 

Applicants intending to submit an ROI should begin reviewing their eligibility and documents before the program opens.  Depending on the pathway, this may include checking: 

• Skilled occupation eligibility 
• Skills assessment validity 
• English language results 
• Current SkillSelect Expression of Interest 
• Tasmanian residence and employment history 
• Employment contracts and position descriptions 
• Payslips, bank statements and superannuation records 
• Salary and working-hour requirements 
• Evidence supporting claimed priority attributes 
• Study completion and course requirements 
• Commitment to living and working in Tasmania 

An ROI should only include attributes that the applicant can properly demonstrate at the nomination application stage. 

Providing inaccurate information or claiming unsupported priority attributes may result in a reduced score, refusal of the nomination application or other adverse consequences. 

Need advice about Tasmanian state nomination? 

The revised 2026–27 program settings may improve the prospects of some applicants while reducing the competitiveness of others. 

Better Life Migration can assist with: 

• • Assessing eligibility for Tasmanian nomination 
  • Comparing Subclass 190 and Subclass 491 pathways 
  • Reviewing priority attributes and ROI scores 
  • Identifying supporting evidence requirements 
  • Preparing Registrations of Interest 
  • Preparing state nomination and visa applications 
  • Developing alternative skilled migration strategies where Tasmania may not be suitable 

To discuss your circumstances, book a Visa Consultation Service through: 

www.betterlifemigration.com.au 

Better Life Migration 
Registered Migration Agent – MARN 0530747 
Phone: 0415 419 414 

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Disclaimer: This information is general in nature and does not constitute migration advice. State nomination requirements, invitation scores and program settings may change. Applicants should obtain advice based on their individual circumstances before lodging an ROI, nomination application or visa application.