Tasmania ROI for 190 & 491 Opens 17 August 2026

Tasmania ROI opening date and nomination places 2026–27

Tasmania 190 and 491 program timeline for 2026–27

Tasmania is expected to be one of the first states to open its skilled migration program for the 2026–27 program year. Migration Tasmania has confirmed that the Tasmanian Skilled Migration State Nomination Program will open to new Registrations of Interest (ROI) on 17 August 2026 via the Application Gateway.

Tasmania’s 2,050 nomination places for 2026–27

Tasmania has received 2,050 nomination places for the 2026–27 program year. This allocation is higher than the fully delivered 2025–26 allocation, which included 1,200 subclass 190 places and 650 subclass 491 places, according to the government data cited.

For skilled migrants, international graduates, temporary visa holders and applicants already living in Tasmania, this early opening can shape planning for Australian permanent residency. However, the data makes clear that the priority attribute system, not just eligibility, will drive outcomes. ImmiIQ data and our analysis both highlight how strongly Tasmania uses competitive ranking.

Tasmania 190 vs 491 nomination and the role of priority attributes

Subclass 190 Tasmania: permanent PR with state commitment

The subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa is a permanent visa pathway. Tasmania nomination for subclass 190 provides 5 additional points toward the skilled points test, which may be relevant for points-tested visa planning.

Subclass 190 is attractive because it grants a permanent pathway and requires a two-year post-nomination commitment to live in Tasmania. It is also competitive because places are limited and applicants are ranked through the ROI system rather than processed in simple date order.

Subclass 491 Tasmania: regional provisional visa with PR pathway

The subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa allows skilled workers to live and work in Tasmania for up to five years. Tasmania nomination for subclass 491 provides 15 additional points toward the skilled points test, a larger boost than subclass 190.

Basic eligibility does not guarantee nomination.

How Tasmania ROI priority attributes and pass colours work

The priority attribute system is central to Tasmania’s selection. After submitting an ROI through the Gateway, eligible candidates are ranked against others. Tasmania uses pass colours such as Gold, Green, Orange and Red to indicate how competitive an ROI is under the state’s nomination priorities.

This is where many applicants misunderstand Tasmania. A person may meet the basic stream criteria but still receive a lower priority outcome, such as standard Orange. In a competitive program, that may not be enough to reach an invitation even across a full six‑month ROI validity period.

Realistically, applicants may aim for Gold, Green or Orange-Plus attributes. Basic eligibility alone can be weak if many other candidates demonstrate stronger claims through work history, income, hours, or other recognised contribution factors. Lowest since September 2025.

Why Orange-Plus attributes can change invitation chances

Orange-Plus attributes are especially influential because Migration Tasmania treats candidates with at least one Orange-Plus priority attribute as high priority among Orange Pass applicants. This means an Orange Pass applicant with Orange-Plus strength may be invited before other Orange candidates without those attributes.

2026–27 changes to Tasmania priority attributes and policy

Migration Tasmania has outlined several 2026–27 updates to priority attributes, selection policy and program guidance. These updates aim to make the system clearer and better aligned with Tasmania’s current nomination priorities across employment, income and contribution duration.

One practical detail is that the Priority Income Level remains at $57,000 per year or $28.85 per hour, while the nomination fee has increased to $387 plus GST. The Tasmanian Skilled Employment (TSE) Gold attribute now requires at least 30 hours per week in at least one job, which tightens the definition of full contribution.

The update also notes that applicants who submitted an ROI in the last six months may wish to withdraw and submit a new ROI because the revised priority ranking may improve chances for some candidates. This is not something to do automatically; it depends on whether the new scoring actually strengthens the profile under the updated rules.

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Next steps for Tasmania 190 and 491 ROI from 17 August 2026

With the Application Gateway opening to new ROIs on 17 August 2026, skilled workers, students and migration agents may wish to structure their actions around the confirmed dates and the updated priority attribute framework. What makes an ROI competitive under Tasmania’s system? That question now matters more than ever.

1. 01Check basic visa and Tasmania nomination requirements for subclass 190 or 491 using official criteria and occupation information.
2. 02Review the updated priority attributes, including employment duration, income level, hours and any Tasmanian Skilled Employment (TSE) stream details.
3. 03Assess whether an existing ROI (lodged within the last six months) could gain a stronger ranking under the 2026–27 settings before deciding to withdraw.
4. 04Prepare evidence for employment, income, hours and any other attributes that support a higher pass colour such as Gold, Green or Orange-Plus.
5. 05Plan to submit or update ROI from 17 August 2026, keeping in mind that weekly invitations start 20 August 2026 and that invitations are valid for 28 days.

For agents, visa applicants and education providers tracking qualification demand in Tasmania, the 2026–27 program combines an increased allocation with sharper competitive settings. That combination rewards applicants whose profiles are carefully aligned with the updated priority attributes rather than just the minimum thresholds.

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute migration advice. Always consult a Registered Migration Agent (RMA) for advice specific to your circumstances.

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