South Australia state nomination

South Australia offers distinct nomination pathways for local graduates, people working in the state, outer regional workers and offshore applicants. The correct stream depends on your circumstances, occupation and intended contribution to South Australia.

Aarish Haider · Registered Migration Agent · MARN 2619656
Updated 2026-10-22 · General information · Official-source check 2026-10-22

Rules and program availability can change. Check the official sources below before making an application or committing to a course, job or relocation.

Key facts

South Australian nomination pathways
Visa subclasses	State nomination can support the permanent Subclass 190 or provisional regional Subclass 491.
Onshore stream types	The official overview separates South Australian Graduates, Skilled Employment in South Australia and Outer Regional Skilled Employment.
Offshore applicants	South Australia can select eligible SkillSelect EOIs and invite applicants to apply under its offshore stream.
Program-year check	The latest dated closure notice located concerns 2025–26 ROIs and says acceptance will resume when 2026–27 commences; a current opening date was not verified in this review.

Who this is relevant to

For applicants with South Australian study or employment, a genuine outer regional work connection, or an offshore profile matching the state’s published requirements.

Requirements

Check the stream first, then the state occupation list and the national requirements for the visa. Assemble evidence of local study or employment where relevant and keep the SkillSelect EOI consistent with the proposed nomination. Follow the current invitation and portal instructions for your stream before lodging.

Common issues

A general application portal or occupation list does not confirm that new ROIs are being accepted for every stream. Outer regional employment and employment elsewhere in South Australia have separate stream requirements. State nomination supports the visa application; Home Affairs makes the visa decision.

Official sources

Move to South Australia — skilled migrationGovernment of South Australia, Department of State Development · Source check 2026-10-22
Move to South Australia — 2025–26 ROI closure noticeGovernment of South Australia, Department of State Development · Source check 2026-10-22
Move to South Australia — nomination processGovernment of South Australia, Department of State Development · Source check 2026-10-22
Department of Home Affairs — Skilled occupation listsAustralian Government, Department of Home Affairs · Source check 2026-10-22

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