How to apply ROI in Tasmania

How to apply ROI in Tasmania

If you want Tasmanian skilled visa nomination for subclass 190 or subclass 491, you usually need to submit a Registration of Interest, also called an ROI, through the Migration Tasmania Application Gateway.

The ROI is not the same as a visa application. It is the step where you tell the Tasmanian Government that you want to be considered for state nomination.

Before submitting an ROI, you must first create a SkillSelect Expression of Interest, commonly called an EOI, and your EOI must list Tasmania as your state of interest.

Important 2026–27 update

Tasmania has received its 2026–27 skilled visa nomination allocation, including places for subclass 190 and subclass 491 nominations.

Migration Tasmania has advised applicants to carefully read the 2026–27 program settings and guidelines when the program reopens, as pathway rules and priority settings can change between program years.

Because program status and invitation activity can change quickly, applicants should always check the official Migration Tasmania website before lodging or updating an ROI.

What is a Tasmanian ROI?

A Tasmanian Registration of Interest is submitted through the Migration Tasmania Application Gateway.

Based on the information you provide, the Gateway tells you whether you appear eligible for Tasmanian nomination and then ranks you against other eligible candidates.

The most competitive candidates may be invited to apply for Tasmanian nomination.

• Submitting an ROI does not guarantee invitation.
• Receiving an invitation does not automatically guarantee nomination.
• Nomination by Tasmania does not guarantee visa grant by Home Affairs.
• The Tasmanian Government assesses nomination, while Home Affairs assesses the visa application.

Who needs to submit an ROI?

A Tasmania ROI is usually relevant for applicants seeking Tasmanian state nomination for:

• Skilled Nominated visa subclass 190.
• Skilled Work Regional Provisional visa subclass 491.

The correct pathway depends on your location, occupation, skills assessment, employment, Tasmanian study, residence history, business activity, offshore eligibility and long-term PR plan.

Step 1: Check your Home Affairs visa eligibility

Before focusing on Tasmania nomination, check that you meet the basic skilled visa requirements set by the Department of Home Affairs.

Common areas to check include:

• Age requirement.
• Eligible nominated occupation.
• Positive skills assessment.
• At least competent English, unless a different requirement applies.
• At least 65 points on the skilled migration points test.
• Health and character requirements.

Step 2: Check Tasmania nomination eligibility

After checking the Home Affairs visa basics, review Tasmania’s nomination pathways.

Tasmania has different pathways, and each pathway has its own minimum requirements and priority attributes.

Examples of pathway groups can include:

• Tasmanian Skilled Employment.
• Tasmanian Skilled Graduate.
• Tasmanian Established Resident.
• Tasmanian Business Operator.
• Selected overseas skilled worker pathways, depending on current rules.

Do not submit an ROI until you understand which pathway matches your situation and what evidence you will need.

Step 3: Create your SkillSelect EOI

You must create an Expression of Interest in SkillSelect before registering interest with Migration Tasmania.

Your EOI should include correct information about your occupation, points, skills assessment, English result, employment, study, partner points and visa subclasses.

Make sure Tasmania is listed as your state of interest. Migration Tasmania says you cannot be nominated without an EOI that lists Tasmania as your state of interest.

Step 4: Lodge your ROI in the Migration Tasmania Gateway

After your SkillSelect EOI is ready, you can lodge your ROI through the Migration Tasmania Application Gateway.

When completing the ROI, make sure your information is accurate and consistent with your EOI and documents.

You may need to provide details such as:

• SkillSelect EOI number.
• Visa subclass you want to be considered for.
• Nominated occupation.
• Skills assessment details.
• English test details.
• Current location and residence history.
• Employment and salary details, if relevant.
• Tasmanian study or business details, if relevant.
• Priority attributes you can genuinely support with evidence.

Step 5: Understand the pass colour system

After you submit your ROI, the Gateway may issue a pass colour based on your eligibility and priority attributes.

• Gold Pass: you can lodge a nomination application immediately.
• Green Pass: you may be invited to apply for nomination in the next six months, depending on nomination places.
• Orange Pass: you may be invited within six months depending on available places, the volume of interest and your priority attributes.
• Orange-Plus attributes can make Orange Pass candidates a higher priority.
• Red Pass means you do not meet the minimum nomination requirements and cannot apply for nomination.

Step 6: Wait for invitation

Registration is free and is usually valid for six months.

If you are not selected within six months, your ROI will automatically expire and you may need to submit a new ROI if you still want to be considered.

Tasmania does not invite everyone who submits an ROI. The highest-ranking and most competitive ROIs are invited first.

Step 7: If invited, apply for Tasmanian nomination

If Migration Tasmania invites you to apply for nomination, you need to lodge the nomination application through the Gateway within the required timeframe.

Migration Tasmania says the invitation is valid for 28 days and the nomination application fee is non-refundable.

At this stage, your claims are assessed in more detail, so your documents must support the information you entered in your ROI.

Step 8: If nominated, apply for the visa

If Tasmania nominates you, Migration Tasmania will advise you by email.

You should then receive an invitation through SkillSelect to apply for the visa. The SkillSelect visa invitation is valid for 60 days.

Home Affairs makes the final decision on the visa application.

Important rule for subclass 491 and future 190

Tasmania states that nominees who have applied for a subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional Provisional visa will not be nominated for subclass 190 in the future.

This is important because subclass 491 is a provisional regional pathway, while subclass 190 is a permanent visa. Applicants should understand the long-term impact before choosing the pathway.

Can you submit more than one Tasmania ROI?

Migration Tasmania says the Gateway only allows one active ROI at a time.

If your circumstances change or you made a mistake, you may need to withdraw the current ROI and submit a new one with the correct information.

Do not withdraw and resubmit without understanding how it may affect your timing and ranking.

Documents to prepare before ROI

Before submitting a Tasmania ROI, prepare your evidence carefully.

• Passport.
• SkillSelect EOI number.
• Skills assessment outcome.
• English test result.
• Qualification documents and transcripts.
• Employment references.
• Payslips, tax documents or contract evidence if claiming employment.
• Tasmanian residence evidence, if relevant.
• Tasmanian study evidence, if relevant.
• Priority attribute evidence.
• Partner documents if claiming partner points.

Common mistakes applicants make

Avoid these common Tasmania ROI mistakes:

• Submitting an ROI before checking the correct pathway.
• Not listing Tasmania as state of interest in SkillSelect.
• Claiming priority attributes without evidence.
• Choosing 491 without understanding future 190 limitations.
• Using outdated English or skills assessment details.
• Not matching ROI information with SkillSelect information.
• Ignoring the six-month ROI validity period.
• Missing the 28-day nomination application deadline after invitation.
• Assuming an invitation means automatic nomination.

Eazy Path takeaway

To apply ROI in Tasmania, first check Home Affairs visa eligibility, then check Tasmania nomination pathways, create a SkillSelect EOI listing Tasmania, lodge your ROI through the Migration Tasmania Application Gateway, wait for invitation, and apply for nomination if invited.

The strongest applications are usually accurate, consistent and supported by evidence. Do not claim anything in your ROI unless you can prove it later.

Use Eazy Path to compare 190 and 491, track your documents and keep your next skilled visa action clear.