Last reviewed: 2026-10-22 | Programme year: 2026-27

South Australia State Nomination 2026-27: 190 and 491 Visa Guide

South Australia state nomination 2026-27 opened on 22 October 2026, with invitations focused on six priority sectors. Onshore Registrations of Interest are limited to people living and working in South Australia whose visa expires by 31 January 2027. Offshore candidates are invited directly from SkillSelect, and the 2026-27 allocation has not yet been published. This page covers South Australia's nomination streams, occupation list, application process and invitation results, and is updated whenever the programme changes.

How many nomination places does South Australia have?

South Australia has not yet published its 2026-27 allocation. Its 2025-26 allocation of 2,250 places comprised 1,350 for the Subclass 190 (permanent residence) and 900 for the Subclass 491 (a provisional visa valid for 5 years, with a pathway to permanent residence through the Subclass 191 visa). Nationally, State and Territory Nominated places increased to 35,500 for 2026-27, up from 33,000 in 2025-26. This page will be updated as soon as South Australia publishes its 2026-27 figures.

Which occupations are eligible for South Australia state nomination?

South Australia publishes its own Skilled Occupation List. Before submitting a Registration of Interest or updating your EOI, confirm your occupation and stream on the current list at migration.sa.gov.au. For 2026-27, invitations focus on building and construction, defence, education, engineering, health and manufacturing. High-ranking candidates in other sectors may also be considered. South Australia runs four streams: Skilled Employment in South Australia, South Australian Graduates, Outer Regional Skilled Employment, and Offshore. Each stream has its own eligibility rules.

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How to apply for South Australia state nomination

1. Check that your occupation is on the relevant occupation list and that you meet the skill and English requirements.
2. Obtain a positive skills assessment from the assessing authority for your occupation.
3. Submit an Expression of Interest in SkillSelect and nominate South Australia as your preferred state or territory.
4. Onshore: if you live and work in South Australia and your visa expires by 31 January 2027, submit a Registration of Interest at apply.migration.sa.gov.au and select the correct stream. Offshore: do not submit an ROI. Keep your SkillSelect EOI current with South Australia selected. Open the portal
5. If invited, lodge your nomination application with the state and provide the supporting documents requested.
6. Once nominated, lodge your Subclass 190 or Subclass 491 visa application with the Department of Home Affairs within the invitation period.

Recent South Australia nomination invitation rounds

South Australia issued 2,853 invitations in 2025-26: 1,767 for the Subclass 190 and 1,086 for the Subclass 491. The final scheduled round of 2025-26 ran on 21 May 2026. The 2026-27 invitation schedule has not yet been published. Round results are published on migration.sa.gov.au/news.

How many points do I need for South Australia state nomination?

You need at least 65 points on the Department of Home Affairs points test, including state nomination points. South Australia does not publish cut-off scores by occupation. For onshore candidates, it also weighs English level, years of skilled experience, qualifications, salary and an assessment of the employer. Speak with a MARA-registered agent about what score is competitive for your occupation.

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Frequently asked questions

Related pages

• 189 vs 190 vs 491: which skilled visa is right for you
• Points calculator
• Book a consultation
• South Australia state nomination guide
• migration agent Adelaide

The information on this page is general in nature and does not constitute migration advice. Visa requirements, nomination allocations, and occupation lists change throughout the programme year. Always verify current settings on the relevant state government website before submitting an application or Registration of Interest. For advice specific to your circumstances, speak with a MARA-registered migration agent.