Tasmania Opens 2026-27 Skilled Migration Program, First Invitation Round Issues 93 ROIs
Tasmania opened the migration program for the year 2026-27 for skilled workers on August 17, 2026. The first draw round was held on August 20, 2026, with 93 ROIs invited for state nomination, and many more weekly draws will be held throughout this period. To apply for this program, candidates have to submit their Registration of Interest (ROI) on the Migration Tasmania official portal.
Overview of the first round of invitations for the latest Migration Tasmania draw
Migration Tasmania’s Skilled Migration Program provides state nomination pathways for eligible skilled workers seeking to live and work in Tasmania.
Tasmania is an island state of Australia that offers the Skilled Migration Program 2026-27 to attract eligible skilled workers through state-nominated visa pathways, including Subclass 190 and Subclass 491. Tasmania's draws help fill workforce gaps in the regional job market.
Tasmania conducted the latest draw under the 2026-27 Skilled Migration Program. Here’s the strategic overview of the recent draw conducted:
Subclass 190 Vs. Subclass 491
Policy changes made by Tasmania for the 2026-27 Skilled Migration Program
Here’s what has changed under the latest Tasmania Skilled Migration Program draw for the 2026-27 period.
Tasmania hasn’t stopped overseas migration overall, but for the 2026-27 Skilled Migration Program, it has overhauled the system by stopping Subclass 491 invitations for international immigrants, specifically the Subclass 491 Overseas Skilled Occupation Profiles pathway.
Subclass 190 is still open for skilled workers, especially overseas applicants under the Subclass 190 Overseas Applicant Health or Education Sector Job Offer pathway.
The latest Migration Tasmania Skilled Migration Program now requires a formal job offer from a valid health provider/school operating on the island.
Invitations will continue throughout the year on an estimated weekly basis, inviting skilled professionals from around the country across different sectors.
Eligibility Criteria to apply for Migration Tasmania
To apply for the latest Skilled Migration Program draw conducted on August 20, 2026, the candidate must:
To be eligible, you must apply for an occupation listed under the latest Skilled Migration Program 2026-27, i.e., occupations in Subclass 190 and Subclass 491.
Candidates need a skills assessment for the occupation for which they are nominated and must meet the visa requirements.
A job offer from a local employer for at least 30 hours a week is mandatory for any worker applying for the Skilled Migration Program offered by Tasmania.
The job offer the candidate has applied for must provide market-rate wages and have operated for at least 12 months, and should demonstrate that there’s an actual requirement for that job position.
Most importantly, one must not have lived in any other Australian state or territory for the past 12 months in order to be eligible for the Skilled Migration Program opened by the Migration Tasmania for 2026-27.
What does the latest draw mean for skilled workers?
The first invitation round of Tasmania’s 2026-27 Skilled Migration Program, held on August 20, 2026, invited 93 ROIs for state nomination, including 67 under Subclass 190 and 26 under Subclass 491. The recent draw reflects the growing potential of talented workers to relocate to a foreign destination to work.
Worldwide, many countries are actively attracting and hiring skilled workers, giving professionals a chance to secure better roles, higher salaries, and strong growth prospects. Also, working in Tasmania will give you international work experience, making you a suitable applicant for roles worldwide in top industries, while you enjoy better livability and a better workplace environment.
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