Northern Territory State Nomination Criteria
The 2024-2025 program year nomination received a large number of applications, thus the NT government suspended the online portal for new applications. Exemptions applied
Once nomination allocations are received for the 2025-26 program year, the program will be reopened for new applications.
Eligibility Criteria for Subclass 190 Visa Nomination
Minimum Requirements
Age: You must be under 45 years of age at the time of invitation.
Skills assessment: You must obtain a suitable skills assessment from a relevant Australian skills assessment and assessing authority for your nominated occupation.
Points: Score at least 65 points in the Department of Home Affairs’ points test
English: The minimum English requirement is usually 'competent,' unless a different level is needed by the relevant assessment, licensing, or registration body, or if listed differently on the Northern Territory (NT) Migration Occupation List.
| Additional requirements | For onshore applicants | For offshore applicants |
|---|---|---|
| Residency | Prove that you've lived in the Northern Territory (NT) for at least 2 consecutive years right before applying for the nomination. | |
| Dependents | Show that none of your migrating dependents are living in other parts of Australia. | |
| Work Experience | Demonstrate full-time work in the NT in your nominated or a related occupation for at least 2 years before applying for the NT nomination. You also need to show that this job will continue for at least another 12 months. | Have at least 2 years of work experience in your nominated occupation within the last 5 years (note: some priority occupations may need more work experience). |
| Commitment | Show a genuine commitment to live and work in the Northern Territory (NT) long-term. | |
| Nomination stream | Meet the criteria under one of the three nomination streams. * Priority Occupation Stream * NT Family Stream * NT Job Offer Stream |
Eligibility Criteria for Subclass 491 Visa Nomination
Minimum Requirements
Age: You must be under 45 years of age at the time of invitation.
Skills assessment: You must obtain a suitable skills assessment from a relevant Australian skills assessment and assessing authority for your nominated occupation.
Points: Score at least 65 points in the Department of Home Affairs’ points test
English: The minimum English requirement is usually 'competent,' unless a different level is needed by the relevant assessment, licensing, or registration body, or if listed differently on the Northern Territory (NT) Migration Occupation List.
| Additional requirements | For onshore applicants | For offshore applicants |
|---|---|---|
| Residency | Prove that you've lived in the Northern Territory (NT) for at least 12 consecutive months right before applying for the nomination. | |
| Dependents | Show that none of your migrating dependents are living in other parts of Australia. | |
| Work Experience | Demonstrate full-time work in the NT in your nominated or a related occupation for at least 2 years before applying for the NT nomination. You also need to show that this job will continue for at least another 12 months. | Have at least 2 years of work experience in your nominated occupation within the last 5 years (note: some priority occupations may need more work experience). |
| Commitment | Show a genuine commitment to live and work in the Northern Territory (NT) long-term. | |
| Nomination stream | Meet the criteria under one of the three nomination streams. * Priority Occupation Stream * NT Family Stream * NT Job Offer Stream |