Tasmanian Skilled Migration State Nomination Program Update: July 2026

Migration Tasmania has formally issued its program update for July 2026, outlining the state nomination allocation for the 2026–27 financial year and setting out administrative arrangements for upcoming and pending applications. This official announcement provides essential guidance for prospective applicants, current candidates with lodged nominations, and those seeking to adjust their visa pathway strategy.

Overview of 2026–27 Program Allocations

For the 2026–27 program year, Tasmania has been allocated a total of 2,050 nomination places by the Australian Department of Home Affairs. The distribution across visa subclasses is structured as follows:

SUBCLASS 190 (SKILLED NOMINATED)

1,250

SUBCLASS 491 (SKILLED WORK REGIONAL)

800

The program will reopen to new Registrations of Interest (ROI) in the coming weeks. Official settings, criteria updates, and specific guidelines will be published on the Migration Tasmania website and communicated via their official newsletter ahead of the reopening.

Who Needs to Pay Attention?

Based strictly on the official directives provided in the update, three distinct groups of candidates must review their status and plan accordingly:

• New / Prospective Applicants

Individuals intending to seek Tasmanian state nomination for Subclass 190 or Subclass 491 visas in the 2026–27 financial year，must prepare for the upcoming opening of the ROI submission window.

• Candidates with Already Lodged Applications

For applicants who have already lodged a formal application for state nomination but have not yet received a decision，Migration Tasmania has confirmed that these applications will continue to be processed under the specific criteria in place at the time of lodging. Approved applicants in this category will receive their nomination via SkillSelect.

• Subclass 491 Applicants Seeking Subclass 190 Nomination

For candidates who have an undecided, lodged application for a Subclass 491 nomination but wish to be considered for a Subclass 190 nomination instead，the update confirms that undecided 491 applications will not be automatically considered for 190 nominations. To pursue a 190 nomination, these applicants must formally withdraw their existing application and register a new ROI for Subclass 190 once the 2026–27 program officially reopens.

Strategic Recommendations & Preparation Steps

Based on the official directives issued by Migration Tasmania, your immediate strategic path forward depends on your current application status:  

1. Prospective Applicants

• Immediate Priorities:

  • Assemble and update all core documentation (e.g., skill assessments, English test results, employment evidence, and Proof of Residency in Tasmania) immediately so you are submission-ready when the portal opens.  

  • Thoroughly audit the 2026–27 Program Settings and Guidelines upon release to verify whether your occupation or pathway criteria have changed.  

• Next Steps: Subscribe to official Migration Tasmania updates and submit your ROI as soon as the portal reopens to maximize exposure across early nomination rounds.  

2. Candidates with Pending Nomination Applications

• Immediate Priorities:

  • Maintain the Status Quo. Your application remains valid and will be assessed strictly under the rules in force at the time you lodged.  

  • Ensure your contact details and SkillSelect Profile remain active and up-to-date.  

• Next Steps: Avoid unnecessary administrative changes; await formal notification via SkillSelect or email from Migration Tasmania.  

3. Subclass 491 Applicants Seeking Subclass 190 Nomination

• Immediate Priorities:

  • Conduct a Risk Assessment: Moving to Subclass 190 requires a complete, formal withdrawal of your current 491 application. Because a 190 invitation is governed by candidate demand and pro-rata place availability, a 190 invitation is not guaranteed.  

• Next Steps: If you decide to proceed, formally lodge your 491 withdrawal request first, then register a new ROI for Subclass 190 immediately after the 2026–27 program officially reopens.