Tasmania state nomination is one of the most accessible pathways in Australia for candidates with an average score. Tasmania nomination has light requirements and the whole state is a designated area. This article explains it in detail.
How Tasmania state nomination works
Tasmania nomination is managed by Migration Tasmania (an agency under the Department of State Growth). The entire state of Tasmania, including the capital Hobart, is recognised as a designated regional area, so people living in Hobart still earn 15 points for the 491 visa.
Many applicants regard Tasmania nomination as one of the most accessible pathways in Australia, thanks to its light requirements and broad occupation list. However, Tasmania has raised its criteria in recent years.
Tasmania nomination criteria
Tasmania nomination has several streams. Tasmanian Graduate stream: for graduates from Tasmanian institutions, with fairly light requirements. Skilled Employment stream: for people who have worked in Tasmania for at least 6 months (491 visa) or 3 months (190 visa).
Overseas Applicant Job Offer: for people with a job offer from a Tasmanian employer. Tasmania prioritises shortage occupations such as healthcare, education, construction and agriculture.
Notes for Vietnamese applicants
Tasmania has a cool climate, beautiful natural surroundings, and a lower cost of living than the larger eastern states. It is a small state with a population of about 570,000, with Hobart home to about 240,000 people.
The Vietnamese community in Tasmania is small, concentrated around Hobart. Tasmania nomination suits people willing to live in a quiet environment and who want an easier pathway. Note the post-visa condition: you must live and work in Tasmania to meet the requirements of the 190 or 491.
You should refer to official Home Affairs website and Home Affairs – Skilled visas to check current conditions.
Summary
Tasmania state nomination (Migration Tasmania) for the 190 and 491 visas. The entire state, including Hobart, is a designated area for the 491 (15 bonus points). Streams: Tasmanian Graduate, Skilled Employment (worked 6 months for 491 or 3 months for 190), and Overseas Applicant Job Offer. Priority given to healthcare, education, construction and agriculture. Cool climate, beautiful surroundings, low cost of living. Small state with a small Vietnamese community.
