Description:
Queensland is looking for skilled migrants in occupations that have been identified as being in shortage in Queensland. Queensland is a popular choice for skilled migrants, with its year-round beautiful weather and great career opportunities. It is an ideal place to work and live, offering a high standard of living and good working conditions, including:
- Equal opportunity in the workplace
- Safe working conditions
- The world’s highest minimum wage (OECD 2013)
- Entitlements including public holidays and leave.
If you wish to migrate and work in Queensland, you must first obtain a visa. State nominated visas allow you to live and work in Queensland and fall into two categories:
- Provisional visas which are a pathway to permanent residency
- Permanent residency which allows migrants to live and work in Queensland permanently.
State migration is managed by the Queensland Government’s Business and Skilled Migration Queensland (BSMQ) unit.
Skilled Nominated (Permanent) visa (subclass 190)
This is a point-tested visa for skilled workers and postgraduate alumni who wish to live and work in Queensland permanently. The Queensland postgraduate degree stream offers streamlined conditions for Masters and PhD graduates from a Queensland-based university.
If you are a current holder of a Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) or have applied for a Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) you will not be eligible for nomination for the Skilled Nominated (Permanent) visa (subclass 190). This will also be applicable to the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491 visa) when it commences on 16 November 2019.
Please see our criteria under:
Applicable Regions
All of Queensland. Included Greater Brisbane area and the Gold Coast.
Eligibility:
To apply for a skilled visa, you must have an occupation which is listed on one of the Queensland Skilled Occupation Lists (QSOLs). QSOLs are reviewed regularly and updated to reflect current labour market conditions. Please note:
- Certain occupations have specific specialisations or licensing requirements are needed in order to work in Queensland.
- Certain occupations have limited places and when filled, further applications for state nomination will not be accepted.
To check if your occupation is in demand in Queensland, view the relevant occupation list below. Please note: QSOLs are not currently available due to the skilled program being closed.
State nomination application fees
BSMQ will only begin assessment of your application for Queensland state nomination after you have completed the below steps:
- Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) or registration
- Await invitation from BSMQ to apply for state nomination
- Upload documents
- Make payment.
| Visa type | Application fee (if paid from overseas) | + 10% GST** (if paid from within Australia) |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nomination (Permanent) visa (Subclass 190) | A$200 | A$20 |
| Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (Subclass 491) | A$200 | A$20 |
| Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa – Business Innovation stream (Subclass 188) | A$500 | A$50 |
| Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa – Business Innovation extension stream (Subclass 188) | A$500 | A$50 |
| Change of Business – Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa – Business Innovation stream (Subclass 188) | A$400 | A$40 |
| Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa – Investor stream (Subclass 188) | A$500 | A$50 |
| Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa – Significant Investor stream (Subclass 188) | A$500 | A$50 |
| Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa – Significant Investor extension stream (Subclass 188C) | A$500 | A$50 |
| Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa – Entrepreneur stream (Subclass 188) | A$500 | A$50 |
| Business Talent (Permanent) visa – Significant Business History stream (Subclass 132) | A$750 | A$75 |
| Change of Business – Business Talent (Permanent) visa – Significant Business History stream (Subclass 132) | A$400 | A$40 |
| Business Talent (Permanent) visa – Venture Capital Entrepreneur stream (Subclass 132) | A$750 | A$75 |
| Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa (Subclass 888) (for 444 Special Category Visa Holders) | A$750 | A$75 |
| Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa (Subclass 888) (for 188 visa holders) | A$750 | A$75 |
| State/Territory Sponsored Business Owner (Permanent) visa (Subclass 892) | A$750 | A$75 |
| State/Territory Sponsored Investor (Permanent) visa (Subclass 893) | A$750 | A$75 |
| Investor Retirement (Renewal) visa (Subclass 405) | A$500 | A$50 |
Please note:
* Fees will not be refunded under any circumstance. This includes changes to your personal circumstances or if you change your mind and do not apply for an Australian visa or if your application for a visa is not approved by the Australian Government.
** GST is an additional charge added to applications lodged in Australia only.
Guidelines:
Forms:
Address:
Postal Address:
PO Box 15168
Brisbane City East QLD 4002
Street Address:
Level 8
111 George Street
Brisbane
C/- Decipha
2 Duncan Street
West End
61 7 3514 3013
