QLD Skilled Nominated Visa Subclass 190

Updated on 21 Jan 2026

Skilled Nominated (Permanent) visa (subclass 190)

Migration Queensland’s minimum nomination requirements are listed in the table below.

Requirement	Eligibility
Occupation	Have an occupation on the Queensland Onshore Skills List. Note that Chefs and Cooks are unable to apply by working in takeaway or fast-food businesses.
Points	Have a score of 65 or higher in the Australian Department of Home Affairs’ points test.
English	Have at least competent English, according to the Australian Department of Home Affairs definition.
Work experience	Immediately before registering your interest in Queensland nomination, you have been living and working in: Queensland for the past 9 months for the Skilled Nominated (Permanent) visa (subclass 190). This work experience must be: After you completed your qualification In an occupation that has the same first 3 digits in the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) code as your nominated occupation At least 20 hours per week. We also note the following: You must still be in a role that meets the above requirements when you submit your ROI, when you are selected for invitation, and when you are nominated Casual work is accepted Multiple eligible jobs can be combined to meet requirements Work from home is allowed, where your employer has a physical presence in Queensland.
Visa subclass	The Queensland Onshore Skills List outlines which visa subclasses you may be nominated for based on your occupation.
Commitment to living in Queensland	Commit to continue living and working in: Queensland until at least 2 years after the date your Skilled Nominated (Permanent) visa (subclass 190) is granted.

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