Invitation Round for South Australia State Nomination Program – 190 Visa and 491 Visa
On 4 December 2025, the South Australian Government announced the latest invitation round for its state nomination program. It shows that a total of 402 invitations were issued for candidates to submit a state nomination application. At the end of the updates, the South Australian Government also confirmed that the next invitation round will occur in the beginning of January 2026, so prepare yourself! (South Australia – Invitations issued – Dec 2025)
Invitation Issued in December 2025
Here are the details of the invitation issued in December 2025. Upon receiving the invitation, you must submit a state nomination application through South Australia’s official site.
| ANZSCO Sub-major Group | Invitations in December 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Subclass 190 | Subclass 491 | Total | |
| 13 Specialist Managers | 15 | 11 | 26 |
| 14 Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 22 Business, Human Resource and Marketing Professionals | 4 | 12 | 16 |
| 23 Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professionals | 47 | 29 | 76 |
| 24 Education Professioals | 24 | 5 | 29 |
| 25 Health Professionals | 91 | 4 | 95 |
| 26 ICT Professionals | 1 | 41 | 42 |
| 27 Legal, Social and Welfare Professionals | 15 | 1 | 16 |
| 31 Engineering, ICT and Science Technicals | 7 | 16 | 23 |
| 32 Automotive and Engineering Trades Workers | 8 | 7 | 15 |
| 33 Construction Trades Workers | 27 | 4 | 31 |
| 34 Electrotechnology and Telecommunications Trades Workers | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 35 Food Trades Workers | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 41 Health and Welfare Support Workers | 1 | 10 | 11 |
| 51 Office Managers and Program Administrators | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Total | 257 | 145 | 402 |
Will there be another invitation round?
Yes, the South Australian Government confirmed that the next invitation round will occur in early January 2026 (South Australia – Invitations issued – Dec 2025).
What is the next step after receiving the invitation?
After receiving the invitation, you must lodge a state nomination application for South Australia. The application must be lodged through Skilled & Business Migration portal provided by the South Australian Government.
What happens if your state nomination is approved?
If the South Australian Government approves your state nomination application, you can apply for a 190 Visa or a 491 Visa (depending on your state nomination application).
How many state nomination allocations does South Australia get this year?
The South Australian Government receives a total of 2,250 state nomination allocations, which are divided into:
- 1,350 state nomination places for 190 Visa
- 900 state nomination places for 491 Visa
Source: Department of Home Affairs – State and territory nomination allocations
After the invitation issued in December 2025, there are approximately 1,093 places left for the 190 Visa and 755 places left for the 491 Visa. It still offers a broad chance for you!
While the opportunity is still there, and suppose you wish to improve points in your EOI, our Registered Migration Agent is here to assist you. ONE derland Consulting assists in taking over the EOI application, focusing on maximising your points to get an invitation. Connect with our Registered Migration Agent here.
How many streams available under the South Australia State Nomination program?
There are 4 nomination streams available under the South Australia state nomination program:
1. South Australian Graduates stream
You may be eligible for state nomination as a skilled migrant more quickly than other applicants if you are an international graduate who studied in South Australia.
2. Skilled Employment in South Australia stream
You may be eligible for state nomination through this stream if you are a skilled immigrant who presently resides in South Australia and works in your nominated occupation. Examples of potential candidates are International graduates, self-employed candidates, temporary visa holders, and subcontractors.
3. Outer Regional Skilled Employment stream
You may be qualified for state nomination through this pathway if you are a skilled immigrant who currently resides in an outer regional area of South Australia and works in your nominated occupation.
4. Offshore stream
If you are a skilled immigrant residing abroad and have used the Commonwealth Government’s SkillSelect system to submit an Expression of Interest, South Australia may choose you and invite you to apply for state nomination.
Source: South Australia – Nomination Options
What about the eligible skilled occupation list?
To be considered by the South Australian Government, your nominated occupation must be on South Australia’s Skilled Occupation List.
If you can’t find your nominated occupation on the list, it’s most likely you have to change your plan and consider other Australian states or territories to migrate to. It is a crucial decision, so we strongly suggest discussing it with our professional team who has successfully assisted skilled migrants since 2010. Click here to connect with our team.
How to Contact ONEderland Consulting
If you need assistance with your EOI or state nomination application for South Australia, our team is here to assist you. Contact us via email at [email protected], phone at 1300 827 159, or WhatsApp at +61494372414. Alternatively, you can book your consultation online, backed by our 100% Money-Back Guarantee Program.
