Nomination Process
State nomination requirements vary depending on the visa pathway you are applying for, as well as your specific circumstances.

When you apply for state nomination in South Australia, you will need to meet a range of requirements prior to submitting your application. This includes providing documentation to support your application and prove your claims.

Depending on your situation, and the visa pathway you choose, requirements for state nomination will vary.

PLEASE NOTE: If you are a Local Business seeking endorsement or Regional Certifying Body advice to employ a skilled migrant, please refer to the Local Businesses section of this website for details relating to application requirements and processes.

Skilled Migrants seeking a state nomination for a subclass 491 or 190 visa will need to: 

  1. Review South Australia’s Skilled Occupation List to ensure your occupation is available for state nomination and you meet the specific requirements for your occupation. 
  2. Review all requirements associated with your chosen visa pathway. Please refer to: 
    Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) 
    Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) 
  3. Prepare all required supporting documentation ready for your application. Please refer to the State Nomination Document Checklist for further information.

For more information relating to state nomination pathways and requirements, please see the Skilled Migrants section of this website. 

International Graduates of South Australia seeking a state nomination for a subclass 491 or 190 visa will need to: 

  1. Review South Australia’s Skilled Occupation List to ensure your occupation is available for state nomination and you meet the specific requirements for your occupation. 
  2. Review all requirements associated with your chosen visa pathway. Please refer to: 
    Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
    Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)
  3. Review the requirements specific to South Australian Graduates to see if you are eligible for this nomination stream and whether you are able to access any waivers or concessions.
  4. Prepare all required supporting documentation ready for your application. Please refer to the State Nomination Document Checklist for further information.

For more information relating to state nomination pathways and requirements, please see the International Graduates section of this website.

For business migrants, requirements for state nomination will vary depending on the type of visa you are seeking to apply for.  

It is recommended that you: 

  1. Review all requirements associated with your chosen visa pathway. Please refer to Business & Investment Visas for further information relating to the visa options available to you. 
  2. Review any supporting information relating to your chosen visa pathway for further details on special requirements and processes prior to application. 
  3. Prepare all required documentation ready for your application. Please refer to the How to Apply information relating to your chosen visa and stream for details.

For more information relating to state nomination pathways and requirements, please see the Business Migrants section of this website.