At a glance
190 · 491
4 facts · 22 October 2026
Visas
Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) and Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) (subclass 491)
Onshore opening
Living and working in South Australia, current visa expiring by 31 January 2027
Offshore
Considered from the Expression of Interest in SkillSelect; no Registration of Interest
Streams
South Australian Graduates, Skilled Employment in South Australia, Outer Regional Skilled Employment, Offshore
South Australia has published its 2026-27 General Skilled Migration program update and is now accepting Registrations of Interest for state nomination for the Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) and Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) (subclass 491) visas.
The onshore opening is limited. At this stage, Registrations of Interest are open to people living and working in South Australia whose current visa expires by 31 January 2027. Applicants outside Australia do not lodge a Registration of Interest; they are considered from their Expression of Interest in SkillSelect.
South Australia nominates through four streams: South Australian Graduates, Skilled Employment in South Australia, Outer Regional Skilled Employment, and Offshore. Each has its own residence, employment and study requirements. The 2026-27 Skilled Occupation List is available on South Australia’s website, and the state has named priority sectors including construction, engineering, health, education and manufacturing.
Meeting the requirements does not guarantee an invitation. South Australia selects from registrations and expressions of interest.
This is general information only and is not immigration assistance or advice about your circumstances. To discuss your eligibility, book a consultation.
What it means
- The onshore opening is limited to people in South Australia whose current visa expires by 31 January 2027.
- Each stream has its own residence, employment and study requirements, and the 2026-27 Skilled Occupation List is on South Australia’s website.
- Meeting the requirements does not guarantee an invitation. South Australia selects from registrations and expressions of interest.
The full requirements are on South Australia’s official site: migration.sa.gov.au
General information only, current at 22 October 2026. Not immigration assistance. Source: South Australia, General Skilled Migration program update. Eligibility depends on your circumstances and on the law as it stands on the day you apply.
Shoreline Migration · Registered Migration Agent · MARN 2619597
