Skilled visas

NSW nominates highly skilled professionals in a range of occupations to drive economic growth in our state. 

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Choosing NSW

Choose NSW as a highly skilled migrant and dive into a dynamic community. Your skills and expertise will boost our diverse industries and open new professional horizons. Explore pathways with nomination criteria for skilled visas and insights from successful migrants.


Skilled visas

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Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)

A permanent visa for points tested skilled workers to live and work in NSW. Key industry sectors include health, education, ICT, and infrastructure.

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Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491)

A provisional visa for points tested skilled workers to live and work in regional NSW. Key industry sectors include health, education, ICT, infrastructure and agriculture.


Other visa pathways

There are a range of other available visa options for skilled professionals wanting to migrate to NSW, including the:

For a full list of available visa options, see the visa finder on the Home Affairs website.


Migrant success stories

Hear directly from some of our successful skilled migrants. Discover their stories of building a new life and career in NSW


Further information

Common questions about skilled visas

Answers to our most commonly asked questions about skilled migration.

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