Tasmania has officially announced key changes to its Skilled Migration Program for 2025-26.
The program continues to be one of the most popular pathways for skilled workers seeking permanent residency through either the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) or the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491).
These changes aim to make the nomination process more clear, fairer, and more transparent for skilled migrants looking to live and work in the state.
What Has Changed
The new program features several major improvements based on recent stakeholder feedback and program analysis. Migration Tasmania has introduced a new scoring model, clearer requirements, and updated eligibility conditions to simplify how applicants are assessed.
New ROI Scoring System
A completely new Registration of Interest (ROI) Scoring System has been introduced. Candidates will now receive a rating of Gold, Green, or Orange Pass, depending on their overall score and competitiveness.
This change helps applicants understand their position early in the process and gives them a better idea of how likely they are to be invited for nomination. The clearer scoring structure also brings consistency and transparency to Tasmania’s selection process.
Simplified Income Thresholds
Tasmania has moved away from assessing applicants based on ANZSCO skill levels. Instead, eligibility and competitiveness are now tied to income levels.
Applicants earning 57,000 dollars or more per year will receive the highest scoring attributes under the new system. This shift recognises real workplace outcomes rather than job titles, creating fairer opportunities for skilled workers across different sectors.
Clearer Pathways for 190 and 491 Visas
Minimum requirements and priority attributes for the Subclass 190 and Subclass 491 visas have been rewritten in plain, easy-to-understand language.
Remote Work Eligibility
Another positive change is the inclusion of long-term Tasmanian residents who work remotely for interstate employers.
Under the new update, if you have been living in Tasmania long-term but your employer is based in another Australian state, you may still qualify for nomination.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When does the Tasmanian Skilled Migration Program 2025- 26 open?
The program will open on 6 October 2025, with new ROIs accepted through the Migration Tasmania Application Gateway from 10 October 2025.
- What is the new ROI Scoring System?
It is a new framework that rates applicants as Gold, Green, or Orange Pass, based on their eligibility and competitiveness for nomination.
- How is eligibility now determined?
Instead of ANZSCO skill levels, eligibility is based on income, with higher scores given to those earning 57,000 dollars or more annually.
- Who gets priority under the new system?
Health, allied health, and education professionals now receive Gold Pass status and the highest priority for nomination.
- Can remote workers qualify for nomination?
Yes, long-term Tasmanian residents working remotely for interstate employers may now qualify, provided they meet other eligibility requirements.
If you are planning to apply, this is the right time to prepare your documents and understand the new requirements to improve your chances of success.
Book an appointment with us today and let our experts guide you through Tasmania’s 2025-26 Skilled Migration Program with confidence.
