Tasmania Skilled Migration Program 2026–27: 2,050 State Nomination Places Announced

Tasmania has been allocated a total of 2,050 nominations under the 2026-27 Skilled Migration Program for skilled migrants interested in obtaining permanent or regional residency in Australia. Registrations of Interest will once again be open through the Migration Tasmania program within the next few weeks, with both the reopening date and new program guidelines being released shortly.

 

If you intend on applying for Tasmanian State Nomination, now is the perfect opportunity to start organizing your paperwork and prepare for the new program criteria.

 

Tasmania 2026–27 State Nomination Allocation

 

For the 2026–27 program year, Tasmania has been allocated:

 

 

This allocation allows Tasmania to continue attracting skilled workers to support workforce shortages and economic growth across the state.

 

When Will the Tasmania Program Reopen? 

As advised by Migration Tasmania, the following information is available regarding New ROIs:

 

• New ROIs will be reopened in the coming weeks.
• The opening date of the new ROI will be communicated shortly.
• Applicants need to keep themselves updated through Migration Tasmania communications.
• Program specifications and eligibility criteria can change for the 2026–27 intake.

 

Until the program starts formally, applicants need to get their documents ready.

 

Read the New Guidelines Before Applying

 

Migration Tasmania has advised applicants to read the 2026-27 Program Guidelines upon release carefully.

 

These changes can be expected to affect:

1. Eligibility criteria
2. Priority occupations
3. Registration of Interest (ROI) process
4. Nomination criteria
5. Invitation process
6. Documentation required

 

Failure to comply with the new requirements while making an application can lessen your chances of securing an invitation.

 

What If You Already Have a Nomination Application in Progress?

 

Those candidates who have lodged their nomination application and are awaiting an outcome don’t have to lodge another application.

 

Migration Tasmania has stated that:

• The existing applications will still be evaluated.
• The applications will be evaluated according to the criteria applicable at the time the application was lodged.
• If successful, the applicant will be nominated by Tasmania on SkillSelect.

 

This is to ensure that there is no discrimination against applicants who lodged their applications before the change in the program criteria.

 

Important Update for Subclass 491 Applicants Wanting Subclass 190

 

Another regulation provided by Migration Tasmania is about applicants who have submitted applications for the Skilled Work Regional (Subclass 491) Visa.

 

If you have:

 

• a Subclass 491 nomination application that has been submitted and
• you want to be nominated for a Subclass 190 nomination,

your old application cannot be automatically transferred.

 

This means that you need to:

1. Withdraw your previous Subclass 491 nomination application.
2. Register a new Registration of Interest (ROI) application for Subclass 190 nomination after the start of the 2026-2027 program.
3. Wait for a new invitation to apply.

 

Receiving a Subclass 190 Invitation Is Not Guaranteed

 

According to Migration Tasmania, there is no guarantee that withdrawing your Subclass 491 application would lead to a Subclass 190 invitation.

 

This will depend on the following:

• Number of Subclass 190 nomination places available
• General demand for invitations
• Nomination priorities of the state of Tasmania
• Pro-rata places still left in the current program year

Consider this very carefully before withdrawing your application.

 

What Should Prospective Applicants Do Now?

In the meantime, while waiting for the resumption of the program, migrants who have skills should:

• Get all required documents ready.
• Ensure that their SkillSelect Expression of Interest (EOI) is up-to-date and correct.
• Check the occupation eligibility requirements.
• Stay tuned to any announcements from Migration Tasmania regarding when applications may resume.
• Review the new 2026-27 program requirements before submitting the ROI application.

 

Getting ready beforehand will allow you to act fast when the registrations reopen.

 

Tasmania 2026–27 Program at a Glance

 

 

Final Thoughts

The news that there are 2,050 nomination places is good for migrants who are looking to live and work in Tasmania. However, one should wait until the program officially reopens and consult the new guidelines before applying.

 

Migrants who wish to change from Subclass 491 to Subclass 190 should think about what they want to do, since withdrawal of the application doesn’t mean that they will be invited to nominate under Subclass 190.

 

It is necessary to be well-informed and prepare well ahead in order to be in a better position when the program opens officially.

If you are unsure about your eligibility or need assistance with your SkillSelect EOI, Subclass 190, or Subclass 491 application, contact Global Select's registered migration team, which can provide personalised guidance based on your individual circumstances.

 

Book your appointment with Global Select today and take the next step towards your Australian migration journey.