Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
A permanent visa for points tested skilled workers to live and work in NSW.
Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491)
A provisional visa for points tested skilled workers to live and work in Regional NSW.
Other visa pathways
There are a range of other available visa options for skilled professionals wanting to migrate to NSW, including the:
- Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)
- Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)
- Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494)
- Global Talent Visa Program (also known as the Global Talent Independent Program)
For a full list of available visa options, see the visa finder on the Home Affairs website.
Further information
NSW Skilled Occupation Lists
NSW nominates skilled migrants in several highly skilled occupations to drive economic growth in the state.
Common questions about skilled visas
Answers to our most commonly asked questions about skilled migration.