Tasmanian Pauses Some Skilled Visa Invitations as 2025-26 Nomination Places Near Capacity
The Tasmanian Government has announced an update to its Skilled Migration State Nomination program on 13 March 2026. The update signals that the 2025-26 program year is approaching its nomination limits.
According to the latest announcement, most of Tasmania’s current allocation for state nominations has been used to issue the invitations to candidates.
While the program remains open for submissions, the number of new invitations issued in the coming weeks will be limited as the Tasmanian Government focuses on processing existing applications.
All About the Tasmania Skilled Migration 2025-26 Program
- Program opening date: 6 October 2025.
- ROI (Registration of Interest) opening date: 10 October 2025 (by close of business)
- Webinar covering all the main changes: 14 October 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM AEST
The application gateway for the Tasmania Skilled Migration program is currently undergoing system updates to reflect the new program settings and policies.
New Eligible Occupations for 190 Tasmanian Skilled Employment Pathway
The following health and allied health occupations are eligible for nomination under the 190 Visa – Tasmanian Skilled Employment Pathway. You must have been employed under these occupations for at least 6 months:
- Clinical Psychologist (ANZSCO Code 272311)
- Educational Psychologist (ANZSCO Code 272312)
- Organisational Psychologist (ANZSCO Code 272313)
- Psychotherapist (ANZSCO Code 272314)
- Psychologist nec (ANZSCO Code 272399)
- Social Worker (ANZSCO Code 272511)
- Anaesthetic Technician (ANZSCO Code 311211)
- Cardiac Technician (ANZSCO Code 311212)
- Medical Laboratory Technician (ANZSCO Code 311213)
- Operating Theatre Technician (ANZSCO Code 311214)
- Pharmacy Technician (ANZSCO Code 311215)
- Pathology Collector / Phlebotomist (ANZSCO Code 311216)
- Respiratory Technician (ANZSCO Code 311217)
- Medical Technicians nec (ANZSCO Code 311299)
- Ambulance Officer (ANZSCO Code 411111)
- Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic (Aus) (ANZSCO Code 411112)
- Enrolled Nurse (ANZSCO Code 411411)
Definition of Remote Work for Tasmanian Established Resident Pathway
Remote work refers to an arrangement where a skilled worker lives in Tasmania and works from within the state for a company or organisation located outside Tasmania—either elsewhere in Australia or overseas. This covers positions that provide services, expertise or digital outputs such as IT support, software development, design or consulting.
For example, a software engineer who lives in Hobart and works remotely for Google in California, providing backend development services.
Based on this definition, skilled people who work for businesses outside of Tasmania that provide services to clients or markets in Tasmania are not regarded as remote workers. If those services are provided at a Tasmanian workplace or workplaces, they will be categorised as workers for a reputable Tasmanian company.
Why Tasmania Is Limiting Invitations for Its Skilled Migration Program
The Tasmanian Government reported strong demand for its state nomination program throughout the 2025-26 program year.
As the program enters its final quarter, the Tasmanian Government confirmed that most of its nomination allocations have already been allocated through invitations issued earlier in the year.
Due to this, the Tasmanian Government will:
- Continue processing applications already submitted
- Continue receiving new applications for Registration of Interest (ROI)
- Issue fewer new invitations while managing the remaining allocation
Further updates are expected once the Australian Government confirms the state nomination allocations for the 2026-27 program year.
Important Updates for 190 Visa Applicants
If you are targeting the Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190), Tasmania has introduced a temporary change to invitation rounds.
The state has paused invitations for ROIs that do not receive a Gold Pass.
Key points you should note:
- ROIs can still be submitted to the program
- Invitations for non-Gold Pass applicants are temporarily paused
- The situation will be reviewed in the coming weeks
This means if you don’t hold a Gold Pass, you may face longer waiting times to receive an invitation.
What About the Green Pass Applicants?
The Tasmanian Government confirmed that applicants who receive a Green Pass will still be invited to apply for nomination.
However, there is an important caveat.
Even if these applicants receive an invitation and their application is approved, the Tasmanian Government may not be able to nominate them during the current program year if all places have been filled.
This means some approved applicants may need to wait until the 2026-27 nomination allocations are available.
Updates for 491 Visa: Invitations Will Continue, But at a Reduced Number
For the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (subclass 491) pathway, the Tasmanian Government will continue issuing invitations across all pass colours.
However, the number of invitations will be reduced compared to earlier in the program year.
This adjustment reflects the limited number of remaining nomination places for the 2025-26 program year.
If you are targeting the regional skilled visa pathway, you may experience longer waiting times for invitations.
What This Means for Skilled Migration Applicants
This update highlights how competitive state nomination programs have become across Australia.
For skilled migrants interested in Tasmania, the announcement suggests several important considerations.
1. Limited Remaining Places
With most nomination places already used, new invitations may become increasingly selective.
So, you should ensure your ROI profile is competitive and up to date.
2. Processing Will Continue
The Tasmanian Government confirmed that applications already submitted will continue to be processed.
If you have already received an invitation, your application will continue to proceed as usual.
3. Planning for the 2026-27 Program Year
For many candidates, the next big opportunity may come once new nomination allocations are announced for the next program year.
The size of these allocations will be determined by the Australian Government.
Read more: Your Visa Option If Occupation Is Not in Demand
Why State Nomination Programs Fill Quickly
State Nomination programs often reach capacity quickly because they provide a valuable pathway to Australian permanent residency.
State nomination offers additional points (5 to 15 points) and support for applicants who may not receive an invitation through the federal skilled migration system alone.
That’s why state nomination programs, such as in Tasmania, frequently experience strong demand throughout the year.
Read more: 2025-26 Migration Program Planning Levels
Final Thoughts
The latest update from the Tasmanian Skilled Migration program reflects the growing demand for skilled migration pathways across Australia.
With most nomination places for the 2025-26 program year already allocated, the state will limit new invitations while continuing to process applications already in the system.
If you aim for the Tasmanian Skilled Migration Program, be prepared for reduced invitation rounds and potential long waiting periods, especially for the 190 Visa pathway.
Further information is expected once the Australian Government confirms the state nomination allocations for the 2026-27 program year.
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