Tasmania State Nomination 2026–27: Pathways, Passes and Latest Round
Tasmania is open for the 190 and 491 with weekly invitations. Pathways, passes, the $387 fee, 2,050 places and the 29 October round.
Tasmania is open. Migration Tasmania took new ROIs from 17 August 2026 and began weekly invitations on 20 August, and it publishes its allocation (2,050: 1,250 for the 190 and 800 for the 491) and the latest round’s results. On 29 October 2026 it reported 64 invitations for the 190 and 26 for the 491. Scores are Tasmania’s own, not the Home Affairs points test.
- Tasmania is open for the 190 and 491, with ROIs from 17 August 2026 and weekly invitations from 20 August.
- Tasmania states a 2026–27 allocation of 2,050 (1,250 for the 190, 800 for the 491) and reported 873 and 654 places available on 29 October 2026.
- The 29 October 2026 round: 64 invitations for the 190 (lowest score 316) and 26 for the 491 (lowest score 75), against six-week averages of 326 and 78, on Tasmania’s own scoring.
- The ROI is free; the nomination fee is $387 ($425.70 including GST); Tasmania aims for six-week processing.
- Overseas, only the 190 Health or Education job-offer pathway is available; the 491 overseas pathway is not inviting in 2026–27.
Tasmania nominates for the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) and the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491). Its 2026–27 program is running: weekly invitations began on 20 August 2026, and it publishes its allocation, the places still available and the latest round’s results.
This guide covers the pathways, the pass colours, how candidates are scored, fees and timing, and the latest round, as at 29 October 2026. It sits within our State nomination 2026–27: every state and territory.
Tasmania nomination at a glance, 29 October 2026
Status and the latest round
| Item | What Migration Tasmania says |
|---|---|
| Program opening | The program opened to new ROIs on 17 August 2026. Weekly invitations to apply began on Thursday 20 August 2026. |
| Allocation | Tasmania says it has received 2,050 nomination allocations: 1,250 for the 190 and 800 for the 491. Home Affairs shows 1,200 and 650 for 2025–26. |
| Round reported 29 October 2026 | 190: 64 invitations (15 Gold, 49 Green), lowest score 316. 491: 26 invitations (1 Gold, 25 further), lowest score 75. |
| Queue on 29 October 2026 | ROIs on hand: 823 (190) and 630 (491). Places available: 873 (190) and 654 (491). |
| Rolling average | Six-week rolling average invitation score: 326 (190) and 78 (491). Tasmania says an application is declined if its score falls below both the most recent round’s lowest score and the rolling six-week average; it now uses six weeks instead of three months. |
| Fee and timing | $387 ($425.70 including GST) to apply for nomination; no charge for an ROI. Tasmania aims to process applications within six weeks of lodgement. |
Sources: Migration Tasmania’s processing times and invitations page (last updated 29 October 2026) and its program opening notice. The notice’s web address still contains an old program-year label, but its content is the 2026–27 program.
The scores above are Tasmania’s own attribute scores. They are not Home Affairs points, and one round’s lowest score is not a pass mark or a forecast for the next round.
How the process works
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Create a SkillSelect EOI
Migration Tasmania says you must first create an EOI in SkillSelect.
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Register an interest
You register an interest (ROI) on the Migration Tasmania Gateway. It is free and valid for six months.
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Your ROI gets a pass colour
Gold, Green, Orange or Red. A Red Pass means you do not meet the minimum nomination requirements and cannot apply for nomination.
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Invitation, then application
Migration Tasmania invites the most competitive candidates. The invitation to apply for nomination is valid for 28 days.
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Home Affairs invites you
After nomination, Home Affairs invites you to apply for the visa. You have 60 calendar days to lodge it, and nomination does not guarantee the visa.
Pathways
Tasmania says every occupation on the Home Affairs subclass 190 and 491 skilled occupation lists is eligible for at least one of its nomination pathways. That covers people living in Tasmania; overseas, only the 190 job-offer pathway is open this year. The pathways are:
| Pathway | Visa | Key requirements Tasmania states |
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| Skilled Employment (TSE) | 190 | Matching work in Tasmania for at least 9 months (6 months for teaching, health and allied health occupations on the priority-occupation option; a longer-term option also exists), averaging 20+ hours a week, and living in Tasmania. You must intend to stay employed in Tasmania in your current industry for at least two years after nomination. |
| Skilled Employment (TSE) | 491 | A job paying at least $57,000 a year ($28.85 an hour) held in Tasmania for at least nine months, averaging 20+ hours a week. The job does not need to match your skills assessment (unless you are self-employed or a contractor), but needs a minimum 12-month contract with at least three months remaining when you apply. |
| Skilled Graduate (TSG) | 190 and 491 | A Tasmanian course. 190: at least 92 weeks, and two calendar years living in Tasmania from the start of the course. 491: at least 40 weeks, and one calendar year. |
| Established Resident (TER) | 190 and 491 | 190: lived in Tasmania for at least the last three years. 491: at least the last two years. |
| Business Operator (TBO) | 491 | Operating a business in Tasmania. |
| Health or Education Sector Job Offer (overseas) | 190 | A formal Tasmanian job offer closely related to your skills assessed occupation, within the listed ANZSCO groups. |
| Overseas Skilled Occupation Profiles (overseas) | 491 | Invitation only. Migration Tasmania “will not be issuing invitations in this pathway for the 2026-27 program year”. |
Every pathway also needs the federal basics: under 45, a positive skills assessment, at least competent English and at least 65 points. See the pathway pages on Migration Tasmania’s site for the full rules, including income and employment definitions.
How candidates are ranked
Migration Tasmania says it invites “the registrations of interest with the highest total attribute score”. The colour you receive depends on whether you meet the minimum requirements and how your attributes score; Gold candidates can lodge straight away, and the other passes depend on score and available places.
Tasmania publishes the lowest score invited in the latest round (316 for the 190 and 75 for the 491 on 29 October 2026) and a six-week rolling average (326 and 78). It says an application is declined only if its score falls below both the most recent round and the rolling average. These are Tasmania’s own scores, not a pass mark or a forecast.
What Home Affairs shows for Tasmania
| Measure | 190 | 491 |
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| Allocation set for 2025–26 (4 November 2025) | 1,200 | 650 |
| Allocation Tasmania states for 2026–27 | 1,250 | 800 |
| Tasmanian nominations, 1 July to 31 August 2026 (Home Affairs) | 206 | 55 |
Home Affairs’ allocation page, last updated on 21 September 2026, shows only the 2025–26 allocations. The 2026–27 row above is Tasmania’s own statement.
Related guides and next steps
- State nomination 2026–27: every state and territory
- Victoria 2026–27 skilled visa nomination guide
- South Australia 2026–27 update
- 189 vs 190 vs 491: which skilled visa is right for you?
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This is general information, not personal migration advice. State programs, lists and fees can change without notice; the figures above are as at 29 October 2026. Global Migrations is the trading name of Global Migration & Education Solutions (ABN 22 998 014 414); our registered migration agent is Ranbir Singh, MARN 1069570. We are not part of the Tasmania Government.
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People also ask
Is Tasmania state nomination open in 2026–27?
Yes. Migration Tasmania opened to new ROIs on 17 August 2026 and began weekly invitations on 20 August 2026. It reported a round on 29 October 2026.
How many places does Tasmania have for 2026–27?
Tasmania says it has 2,050 nomination allocations: 1,250 for the 190 and 800 for the 491. On 29 October 2026 it reported 873 places available for the 190 and 654 for the 491.
How much does Tasmanian nomination cost?
The nomination service fee is $387 ($425.70 including GST). There is no charge to submit a registration of interest.
What do the Gold, Green, Orange and Red passes mean?
They are the pass colours Tasmania gives an ROI. Gold candidates can lodge immediately, and a Red Pass means you do not meet the minimum nomination requirements and cannot apply for nomination.
What score do I need?
Tasmania invites the highest total attribute scores. On 29 October 2026 the lowest score invited was 316 for the 190 and 75 for the 491, and the six-week rolling average was 326 and 78. Tasmania says an application is declined if its score falls below both the latest round and the rolling average. These are Tasmania’s own scores, not Home Affairs points, and not a forecast.
Can I apply from overseas?
For the 190, the Health or Education Sector Job Offer pathway needs a formal Tasmanian job offer in the listed ANZSCO groups. Tasmania’s overseas pathway for the 491 is not issuing invitations in 2026–27.
How long does Tasmania take to process an application?
Tasmania aims to process applications within six weeks of lodgement. Its page reports the date of the oldest application not yet allocated to a case officer.
How long is an invitation valid?
Tasmania’s invitation to apply for nomination is valid for 28 days. After nomination, Home Affairs’ invitation gives you 60 calendar days to lodge the visa application.