South Australia State Nomination Criteria
The 2024-2025 South Australia State-Nominated Skilled Migration Program has received the following visa allocations:
Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190): 3,000 places
Skilled Work Regional Visa (subclass 491): 800 places
Onshore Stream:
Eligible onshore applicants who meet the program requirements can now submit a Registration of Interest (ROI) for one of the 464 available occupations
Offshore Stream:
The offshore stream provides 427 occupations for experienced overseas workers seeking to live and work in South Australia.
Eligibility Criteria for Subclass 190 Visa Nomination
Minimum Requirements
When you apply for state nomination in South Australia, you will need to meet a range of requirements prior to submitting your application.
Visa eligibility: You must meet all visa criteria set by Home Affairs for this visa.
State nomination list: You must meet state-specific occupation requirements and have skills in an occupation available on the State Skilled Occupation List
Nomination stream: You must be eligible for state nomination under one of South Australia’s nomination streams:
South Australian Graduates
| Expression of Interest | Have an active Expression of Interest (EOI) on the Department of Home Affairs' SkillSelect system with South Australia as your first preferred State or Territory. |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Check if your nominated occupation is eligible under the South Australian Graduates stream on South Australia's Skilled Occupation List |
| Age | Be under 45 years of age at the time your state nomination is approved |
| Skills Assessment | Have a valid and positive skills assessment for the nominated occupation |
| Competent English | Have at least a competent English, unless your nominated occupation requires registration or licensing to practice in South Australia. If your occupation requires registration or licensing in South Australia, you will need to ensure you meet the English requirement set by the registration or licensing authority to work in South Australia. |
| Points test | Score at least 65 points in the Department of Home Affairs' points test |
| Study requirements |
Have completed your qualification at a South Australian education provider and meet the following study requirements: - Your course in South Australia must be CRICOS registered, with a minimum of 46 CRICOS weeks - Your study meets the minimum qualification level listed for your nominated occupation on the Skilled Occupation List - A minimum of 75% of your qualification must have been completed in South Australia - You must have resided in South Australia for at least one year during your studies |
| Residency | Have been residing in South Australia for at least the last 6 months |
| Work experience | Have been working full-time for the last 6 months, and be currently employed full-time (at least 30 hours per week). |
Skilled Employment in South Australia
| Expression of Interest | Have an active Expression of Interest (EOI) on the Department of Home Affairs' SkillSelect system with South Australia as your first preferred State or Territory. |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Check if your nominated occupation is eligible under the South Australian Graduates stream on South Australia's Skilled Occupation List |
| Age | Be under 45 years of age at the time your state nomination is approved |
| Skills Assessment | Have a valid and positive skills assessment for the nominated occupation |
| Competent English | Have at least a competent English, unless your nominated occupation requires registration or licensing to practice in South Australia. If your occupation requires registration or licensing in South Australia, you will need to ensure you meet the English requirement set by the registration or licensing authority to work in South Australia. |
| Points test | Score at least 65 points in the Department of Home Affairs' points test |
| Residency | Have been residing in South Australia for at least the last 12 months |
| Work experience | Have been working for the last 12 months, and be currently employed, in a full-time (at least 30 hours per week) job. |
Outer Regional Skilled Employment
| Expression of Interest | Have an active Expression of Interest (EOI) on the Department of Home Affairs' SkillSelect system with South Australia as your first preferred State or Territory. |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Check if your nominated occupation is eligible under the South Australian Graduates stream on South Australia's Skilled Occupation List |
| Age | Be under 45 years of age at the time your state nomination is approved |
| Skills Assessment | Have a valid and positive skills assessment for the nominated occupation |
| Competent English | Have at least a competent English, unless your nominated occupation requires registration or licensing to practice in South Australia. If your occupation requires registration or licensing in South Australia, you will need to ensure you meet the English requirement set by the registration or licensing authority to work in South Australia. |
| Points test | Score at least 65 points in the Department of Home Affairs' points test |
| Residency | Have been living in Outer Regional SA for the last 9 months. |
| Work experience | Have been working in Outer Regional SA for the last 9 months, and be currently employed, in a full-time (at least 30 hours per week) job. Have undertaken your skilled work experience post-course completion. |
Offshore applicants
| Expression of Interest | Have an active Expression of Interest (EOI) on the Department of Home Affairs’ Skill Select system with South Australia as your first preferred State or Territory. |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Check if your nominated occupation is eligible under the South Australian Graduates stream on South Australia's Skilled Occupation List |
| Years of experience | For most occupations, applicants must have a minimum of three years of skilled employment in their nominated or related occupation within the last 5 years to secure an invitation to apply for SA nomination. For occupations in the construction trades applicants must have a minimum of one year of skilled employment in their nominated or related occupation within the last 3 years. |
| Competent English | Have at least a competent English, unless your nominated occupation requires registration or licensing to practice in South Australia. If your occupation requires registration or licensing in South Australia, you will need to ensure you meet the English requirement set by the registration or licensing authority to work in South Australia. |
| Points test | Score at least 65 points in the Department of Home Affairs’ points test |
Eligibility Criteria for Subclass 491 Visa Nomination
Minimum Requirements
When you apply for state nomination in South Australia, you will need to meet a range of requirements prior to submitting your application.
Visa eligibility: You must meet all visa criteria set by Home Affairs for this visa.
State nomination list: You must meet state-specific occupation requirements and have skills in an occupation available on the State Skilled Occupation List
Nomination stream: You must be eligible for state nomination under one of South Australia’s nomination streams:
South Australian Graduates
| Expression of Interest | Have an active Expression of Interest (EOI) on the Department of Home Affairs' SkillSelect system with South Australia as your first preferred State or Territory. |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Check if your nominated occupation is eligible under the South Australian Graduates stream on South Australia's Skilled Occupation List |
| Age | Be under 45 years of age at the time your state nomination is approved |
| Skills Assessment | Have a valid and positive skills assessment for the nominated occupation |
| Competent English | Have at least a competent English, unless your nominated occupation requires registration or licensing to practice in South Australia. If your occupation requires registration or licensing in South Australia, you will need to ensure you meet the English requirement set by the registration or licensing authority to work in South Australia. |
| Points test | Score at least 65 points in the Department of Home Affairs' points test |
| Study requirements |
Have completed your qualification at a South Australian education provider and meet the following study requirements: - Your course in South Australia must be CRICOS registered, with a minimum of 46 CRICOS weeks - Your study meets the minimum qualification level listed for your nominated occupation on the Skilled Occupation List - A minimum of 75% of your qualification must have been completed in South Australia - You must have resided in South Australia for at least one year during your studies |
| Residency | Have been residing in South Australia for at least the last 6 months |
| Work experience | Have been working full-time for the last 6 months, and be currently employed full-time (at least 30 hours per week). |
Skilled Employment in South Australia
| Expression of Interest | Have an active Expression of Interest (EOI) on the Department of Home Affairs' SkillSelect system with South Australia as your first preferred State or Territory. |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Check if your nominated occupation is eligible under the South Australian Graduates stream on South Australia's Skilled Occupation List |
| Age | Be under 45 years of age at the time your state nomination is approved |
| Skills Assessment | Have a valid and positive skills assessment for the nominated occupation |
| Competent English | Have at least a competent English, unless your nominated occupation requires registration or licensing to practice in South Australia. If your occupation requires registration or licensing in South Australia, you will need to ensure you meet the English requirement set by the registration or licensing authority to work in South Australia. |
| Points test | Score at least 65 points in the Department of Home Affairs' points test |
| Residency | Have been residing in South Australia for at least the last 6 months |
| Work experience | Have been working for the last 12 months, and be currently employed, in a full-time (at least 30 hours per week) job. Your job must be related to, and at the same skill level as, your nominated occupation. |
Outer Regional Skilled Employment
| Expression of Interest | Have an active Expression of Interest (EOI) on the Department of Home Affairs' SkillSelect system with South Australia as your first preferred State or Territory. |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Check if your nominated occupation is eligible under the South Australian Graduates stream on South Australia's Skilled Occupation List |
| Age | Be under 45 years of age at the time your state nomination is approved |
| Skills Assessment | Have a valid and positive skills assessment for the nominated occupation |
| Competent English | Have at least a competent English, unless your nominated occupation requires registration or licensing to practice in South Australia. If your occupation requires registration or licensing in South Australia, you will need to ensure you meet the English requirement set by the registration or licensing authority to work in South Australia. |
| Points test | Score at least 65 points in the Department of Home Affairs' points test |
| Residency | Have been living in Outer Regional SA for the last 9 months. |
| Work experience | Have been working in Outer Regional SA for the last 9 months, and be currently employed, in a full-time (at least 30 hours per week) job. Have undertaken your skilled work experience post-course completion. |
Offshore applicants
| Expression of Interest | Have an active Expression of Interest (EOI) on the Department of Home Affairs’ Skill Select system with South Australia as your first preferred State or Territory. |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Check if your nominated occupation is eligible under the South Australian Graduates stream on South Australia's Skilled Occupation List |
| Years of experience | For most occupations, applicants must have a minimum of three years of skilled employment in their nominated or related occupation within the last 5 years to secure an invitation to apply for SA nomination. For occupations in the construction trades applicants must have a minimum of one year of skilled employment in their nominated or related occupation within the last 3 years. |
| Competent English | Have at least a competent English, unless your nominated occupation requires registration or licensing to practice in South Australia. If your occupation requires registration or licensing in South Australia, you will need to ensure you meet the English requirement set by the registration or licensing authority to work in South Australia. |
| Points test | Score at least 65 points in the Department of Home Affairs’ points test |