Tasmania skilled visa allocation for 2026–27
Migration Tasmania has received its 2026–27 skilled visa nomination allocation. The state has been issued a total of 2,050 nomination places for the program year.
The allocation is split between subclass 190 and subclass 491 nomination places. This update is important for applicants who want Tasmanian state nomination, especially those waiting for the program to reopen to new Registrations of Interest.
Tasmania 2026–27 allocation numbers
For the 2026–27 program year, Tasmania has received:
- Skilled Nominated visa subclass 190: 1,250 places.
- Skilled Work Regional Provisional visa subclass 491: 800 places.
- Total Tasmanian allocation: 2,050 nomination places.
These are nomination places for Tasmania. They are not the same as guaranteed visa grants. The Tasmanian Government assesses state nomination, while the Department of Home Affairs makes the final visa decision.
What this means for applicants
This allocation means Tasmania has received new nomination places for the 2026–27 program year. However, receiving the allocation does not mean every applicant will be invited.
Tasmania has said the Skilled Migration State Nomination Program will reopen to new Registrations of Interest in the coming weeks, with details to be announced soon.
Applicants should wait for the official 2026–27 program settings and guidelines before submitting or updating their strategy.
Subclass 190 allocation: 1,250 places
The subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa is a permanent skilled visa pathway. Tasmania’s 2026–27 allocation includes 1,250 places for subclass 190 nominations.
A subclass 190 nomination can be attractive because it supports a permanent residency pathway. However, nomination is competitive and depends on Tasmania’s program settings, applicant eligibility and ranking priorities.
Applicants considering Tasmania 190 should check whether they meet the relevant Tasmanian pathway requirements and whether they can support every claim with evidence.
Subclass 491 allocation: 800 places
The subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional Provisional visa is a regional skilled visa pathway. Tasmania’s 2026–27 allocation includes 800 places for subclass 491 nominations.
The 491 visa is not permanent residency immediately, but it can support a future pathway to subclass 191 permanent residency if the visa holder meets the required conditions.
Tasmania has also said that candidates nominated for subclass 491 will not be renominated for permanent subclass 190 in the future. This makes pathway choice important before lodging.
Program reopening: what to watch
At the time of this update, Tasmania has said the program will reopen to new ROIs in the coming weeks and that further details will be announced soon.
Applicants should watch for:
- Opening date for new ROIs.
- Updated 2026–27 program settings.
- Updated pathway rules.
- Any changes to priority attributes.
- Application gateway or portal changes.
- Document requirements and evidence expectations.
What happened in 2025–26?
Migration Tasmania previously confirmed that the 2025–26 program had been fully delivered. The state nominated its full 2025–26 allocation of 1,200 subclass 190 places and 650 subclass 491 places.
This matters because it shows the 2026–27 allocation is higher than the previous year, increasing from 1,850 total places in 2025–26 to 2,050 total places in 2026–27.
That does not guarantee easier selection, but it gives applicants a fresh program year to prepare for.
If you already lodged a nomination application
Migration Tasmania has said nomination applications that were lodged but not yet decided will continue to be processed against the requirements in place at the time they were lodged.
If approved, applicants will be nominated in SkillSelect.
This is important for people who already submitted a nomination application before the program closed or before the new allocation was received.
If you lodged a 491 application but want 190
Tasmania has also said that lodged subclass 491 nomination applications that have not yet been decided will not be considered for subclass 190 nomination.
If an applicant wants to be considered for subclass 190 instead, they would need to withdraw the current 491 application and register for subclass 190 when the 2026–27 program opens.
A new invitation to apply for subclass 190 nomination will depend on the level of interest and the number of pro-rata places available at the time.
This is a major decision. Applicants should not withdraw an application without understanding the risks and their eligibility.
Who should consider Tasmania nomination?
Tasmania nomination may be relevant for applicants who have a genuine connection to Tasmania or meet one of Tasmania’s nomination pathways.
Tasmania’s skilled migration program has pathways for people living in Tasmania and for some skilled workers living overseas.
Common pathway groups include:
- Tasmanian skilled employment.
- Tasmanian skilled graduates.
- Tasmanian established residents.
- Tasmanian business operators.
- Selected overseas skilled workers, depending on pathway rules.
Basic things to prepare before the program opens
Before Tasmania reopens to new ROIs, applicants should prepare their documents and check eligibility carefully.
- SkillSelect EOI.
- Positive skills assessment.
- English test result.
- Passport.
- Current visa details if in Australia.
- Tasmanian residence evidence if relevant.
- Employment documents if relevant.
- Tasmanian study documents if relevant.
- Priority attribute evidence if relevant.
- Partner documents if claiming partner points.
Common mistakes applicants should avoid
Avoid these common mistakes when planning for Tasmania nomination:
- Assuming allocation numbers guarantee invitation.
- Submitting an ROI before reading the new 2026–27 guidelines.
- Choosing 491 without understanding future 190 limitations.
- Claiming priority attributes without evidence.
- Using an outdated SkillSelect EOI.
- Not checking whether documents match the claims in the ROI.
- Waiting until the program opens before preparing evidence.
- Ignoring emails or portal updates from Migration Tasmania.
Eazy Path takeaway
Tasmania has received 2,050 nomination places for the 2026–27 program year, including 1,250 subclass 190 places and 800 subclass 491 places.
This is a positive update for applicants interested in Tasmania, but it is still important to wait for the official 2026–27 program settings before taking action.
If you are considering Tasmania, prepare your EOI, skills assessment, English results and evidence now so you are ready when the program reopens.
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