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Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) for Indian citizens

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State-nominated permanent residence visa providing a 5-point SkillSelect boost.

No sponsorship requiredLeads to permanent residencyPermanent residence.

This page covers the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) specifically for Indian applicants — including document requirements, consular procedures, and common issues specific to India. The route's general criteria are summarised below, but the current corridor-specific filing, visa-issuance, and entry position above can still determine whether the route is usable.

Processing time
No fixed national clock publishedUse the current Home Affairs — Global visa processing times service for the responsible mission, service centre, authority or live processing-time tool before applying.
Worked-example cost
A$6,646
Typical duration
Permanent residence.
Sponsorship required
No
Leads to permanent residency
Yes
Reviewed Department of Home Affairs ↗

Bilateral context

  • Commonwealth

Consular processing: New Delhi

Tourist entry vs. this route

Indian nationals require a visa for any entry into Commonwealth of Australia. The Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) is one of the routes available; tourist entry is a separate application.

Key figures for Indian applicants

Computed from our continuously re-verified, primary-sourced data. Indicative, not legal advice.

Worked-example route cost

A$6,646

Single applicant, no dependants, Victoria-style no nomination fee

Add A$3,070 per adult dependant and A$1,535 per child. Each adult may separately be charged the A$4,885 limited-English second instalment if they cannot demonstrate functional English.

Verified 1 July 2026 · Home Affairs - current visa pricing table

How long it takes

No fixed national clock published

Home Affairs — Global visa processing times does not publish one fixed, route-wide end-to-end processing time that can be stated responsibly for this application route.

Use the current Home Affairs — Global visa processing times service for the responsible mission, service centre, authority or live processing-time tool before applying.

Verified 10 September 2026 · Home Affairs — Global visa processing times

Time to permanent residence

Arrival on 482 → 186 ENS after 2 years (Specialist Skills Pathway) or 3-4 years (Core Skills) → PR → citizenship after 4 years from arrival (minimum 12 months as PR).

Leads to Permanent Resident, then Australian citizenship.

Home Affairs — Australian citizenship

Will you qualify?

EOI minimum: 65 points (state nomination adds 5); invitation rounds usually require more.

Estimate your score

Visa overview

Subclass 190 is the state-nominated parallel to subclass 189. A state or territory government nomination adds 5 points and accesses state-specific occupation lists. Commitments include residing in the nominating state for a defined period.

Eligibility

Typical criteria

Common blockers

Typical evidence

Application pathway

  1. Research state occupation lists

    Each state publishes its own list and commitments.

  2. Apply to state

    Submit state nomination application.

  3. Receive nomination and ITA

    Federal ITA issues after state decides.

Plan the practical side of your stay

Once you have checked the official route, you can prepare for day-to-day life in Australia. These optional services are separate from the application and do not establish visa eligibility.

Official application links

Where to actually go next

Government links only

These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.

  1. Official portalApplicant
    Submit EOI for nomination ↗

    Applicants use SkillSelect to submit the EOI that state and territory governments can nominate from.

    Department of Home Affairs · verified

Recent policy changes affecting this route

What changed most recently on this route — each linked to its primary government source.

  • 25 July 2026In force 25 July 2026

    Australia changes skilled-visa processing priorities under Direction 119

    Direction 119 replaced Direction 105 on 25 July 2026, changing the priority order for covered skilled nominations and visa applications, including applications already waiting.

    Australian Department of Home Affairs

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Frequently asked questions

Are Indian citizens eligible for the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)?+

Eligibility for the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) is set by Department of Home Affairs. Indian applicants must meet the general route criteria plus any nationality- or location-specific intake requirements described in the current corridor guidance above.

Where do Indian applicants typically file the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)?+

New Delhi. Specific intake (online portal, biometrics centre, or in-country lodgement) is determined by Department of Home Affairs — confirm the current intake channel on the primary source linked above before filing.

Do Indian applicants need a tourist visa for Commonwealth of Australia as well?+

Indian nationals require a visa for any entry into Commonwealth of Australia. The Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) is one of the routes available; tourist entry is a separate application.

How much does the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) cost for a Indian applicant?+

The stored worked example (Single applicant, no dependants, Victoria-style no nomination fee) totals about A$6,646. Add A$3,070 per adult dependant and A$1,535 per child. Each adult may separately be charged the A$4,885 limited-English second instalment if they cannot demonstrate functional English. It may combine government charges with other stated route costs. Source: Home Affairs - current visa pricing table, verified 1 July 2026. Treat it as indicative and confirm the current official schedule before budgeting.

How long does the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) take to process from India?+

Home Affairs — Global visa processing times does not publish one fixed, route-wide end-to-end processing time that can be stated responsibly for this application route. Use the current Home Affairs — Global visa processing times service for the responsible mission, service centre, authority or live processing-time tool before applying. Indian applicants usually file via New Delhi, and appointment or post-specific backlogs can add to the wait. Source: Home Affairs — Global visa processing times, verified 10 September 2026.

How long until permanent residence in Commonwealth of Australia?+

Arrival on 482 → 186 ENS after 2 years (Specialist Skills Pathway) or 3-4 years (Core Skills) → PR → citizenship after 4 years from arrival (minimum 12 months as PR). The route leads to Permanent Resident, then Australian citizenship. See Home Affairs — Australian citizenship for the qualifying-residence rules.

Do I have to stay in the nominating state?+

A good-faith commitment is required, typically 2 years under state policy. The visa itself does not legally restrict movement within Australia.

How we verified this

We check every figure on this page against the primary government source, record the date it was last checked, and re-check it on a regular schedule. Rules change, so always confirm time-sensitive details with the official source before you rely on them. Visa Atlas is an information-only publication and does not give legal advice.

Primary source: Department of Home Affairs

Last checked: 1 August 2026

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