Skilled workers living in Queensland (onshore)
Skilled workers currently living in Queensland are referred to as ‘onshore’ candidates.
Who is this pathway for?
If you are a skilled worker currently living and working in Queensland, this pathway may provide an opportunity to stay longer and build a future in a state that values your skills.
We welcome Registrations of Interest (ROIs) from candidates who meet our nomination requirements.
There is strong interest in Queensland. Nomination places are limited, so please read the information below carefully before submitting.
Are you eligible?
To be considered for Queensland nomination, you will need to meet the requirements of both the Australian Department of Home Affairs and Migration Queensland for your chosen visa.
Australian Government requirements
You may register your interest in Queensland nomination for 2 skilled visas.
The Australian Department of Home Affairs requirements for each visa can be found on their website:
Migration Queensland requirements
Migration Queensland’s minimum nomination requirements are listed in the table below.
Requirement | Eligibility |
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Occupation | Have an occupation on the Queensland Onshore Skills List. Note that Chefs and Cooks are unable to apply by working in takeaway or fast-food businesses. |
Points | Have a score of 65 or higher in the Australian Department of Home Affairs’ points test. |
English | Have at least competent English, according to the Australian Department of Home Affairs definition. |
Work experience | Immediately before registering your interest in Queensland nomination, you have been living and working in:
This work experience must be:
We also note the following:
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Visa subclass | The Queensland Onshore Skills List outlines which visa subclasses you may be nominated for based on your occupation. Some occupations are only eligible for nomination for the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491). If you have applied for, or are a current holder of, a Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491), you are not eligible for nomination for the Skilled Nominated (Permanent) visa (subclass 190). This restriction also applies to the Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489). |
Commitment to living in Queensland | Commit to continue living and working in:
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How do we select candidates to apply for Queensland nomination?
In addition to the minimum nomination requirements above, we consider a range of factors to select and invite candidates to apply for Queensland nomination. These include your:
- Skills and qualifications
- Work experience, salary, and ability to find and keep a job
- Location of employment
- Age
- English competency
- Partner’s skills and English.
We also aim to support occupations that need skilled workers the most, including in Queensland’s regional, rural and remote areas.
What should you do before you register your interest?
Before you submit your ROI in Queensland nomination, we encourage you to:
- Check that your Expression of Interest (EOI) in the Department of Home Affairs SkillSelect system is up to date and accurate, and that you have the right documents to support the information you have entered.
- Read our frequently asked questions, calculating annual salary page and documentation checklist, as well as how to register your interest.
Register your interest in Queensland nomination
Submit your ROI in Queensland nomination by filling out the form below.
If we invite you to apply for Queensland nomination, you will need to show that the information provided in your ROI was correct at the time it was submitted.