The Tasmanian Government has provided an update on its 2025–26 state nomination program, indicating that a significant portion of its allocation has already been utilised. At the same time, Tasmania has also released its policy for the National Innovation Visa (NIV), with nominations now commencing.
For the state nomination program, Tasmania will continue to accept Registrations of Interest (ROIs); however, invitation rounds will be significantly reduced as priority is given to processing existing applications.
For the Subclass 190 visa, invitations for ROIs that do not meet Gold pass criteria are temporarily paused, although submissions remain open and will be reviewed in the coming weeks. Green pass ROIs are expected to receive invitations within six months, but approved applicants may not receive nomination this program year if places are exhausted.
For the Subclass 491 visa, invitations will continue across all pass categories, though at a reduced volume.
Tasmania NIV policy
The Tasmanian Government has introduced its National Innovation Visa (NIV) policy, with nominations now open for highly skilled candidates. To be considered, applicants must:
- Demonstrate internationally recognised achievements in their field.
- Have an established connection with a Tasmanian government body, the University of Tasmania, or a relevant business.
- Be formally referred by an authorised Tasmanian entity, with a supporting business case submitted to Migration Tasmania.
- Meet the Department of Home Affairs eligibility criteria and show a genuine commitment to living and contributing to Tasmania.
This update reflects Tasmania’s focus on managing limited nomination allocations while prioritising high-value candidates through targeted visa pathways.
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