Skilled Nominated Visa

It is a point system based visa that allows the skilled workers, to live and work in Australia, once they have received the nomination from a state or territory government agency in Australia. Hence, to apply for this visa, you fist need to obtain a nomination from a state or territory in Australia. On receipt of the nomination, you need to submit an EOI (Expression of Interest) in the Skill Select – an electronic skilled immigration system of Australia. Once you have received an invitation from a state or territory in Australia, you require applying for the visa within 60 days of the receipt of the application.

Key Requirements of the Subclass 190 visa:

To apply for this visa an applicant must:


  • Be involved in one of the occupations listed in the consolidated skilled occupation list (CSOL) of Australia.

  • Earn 60 points in total based on his/her age, Qualification, experience, English proficiency, state sponsorship etc. factors. Be under 50 years of age.

  • Get the positive skills assessment done form a recognized authority

  • Get the IELTS certification done (in English language as per state/territory requirement)

  • Have the work experience as per the state/territory requirement

  • Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI)

  • Apply for State sponsorship

  • Provide the health and character certifications

  • Live in sponsoring Australian state or territory for 2 years once visa is granted.

Benefits of the Subclass 190 visa ::

This visa allows you and your family to


  • Live and work in Australia indefinitely.

  • Study in Australia full time at any grade of learning, i.e. school, graduate, post graduate, or vocational education at domestic scholar rates.

  • Receive subsidized health care facilities

  • Receive certain social security benefits/payments

  • Apply for the citizenship after spending specific time in Australia

  • Sponsor the eligible family members for permanent or temporary residency in Australia.

 How much this subclass 190 visa costs?


  • Subclass 190 visa Applicant -3600$(Primary Applicant)

  • Dependent Applicant Charge 18 and over-1800 $

  • Dependent Applicant Charge 18 and under-900 $

Additional Fees ::

Medical Examination :: To be paid directly to the doctor conducting medical examination


  • Police check :: To be paid to the corresponding authorities in the respective countries where you have lived for more than 6/12 months depending on the visa subclass

  • Certification/Translation of Documents: – Depending on the certifying person and number of copies to be certified.

Certification/Translation of the documents, depending on the certifying person and number of copies to be certified.

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