Skilled visa options
Queensland welcomes talent from around the world to fill a range of critical skills shortages that support our state’s diversified economy and vibrant communities.
If you meet criteria, as outlined on any of the stream pages below, you may be eligible to register your interest in Queensland nomination.
Migration Queensland nominates for 2 skilled visa subclasses:
- Skilled Nominated (Permanent) visa (subclass 190) – allows nominated skilled workers to live and work in Queensland as permanent residents. Visit the Australian Department of Home Affairs website to learn more about visa subclass 190.
- Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – allows nominated skilled workers to live and work in regional Queensland. Visit the Australian Department of Home Affairs website to learn more about visa subclass 491
Nomination pathways
These 2 skilled visa subclasses have multiple potential pathways of entry (which are sometimes called ‘streams’). Review eligibility criteria for each pathway via the pages below:
- Skilled workers living in Queensland
- Skilled workers living outside Australia
- Building and construction workers
- Queensland university graduates
- Small business owners in regional Queensland (subclass 491 only).