Asako Zavertajeva-Onishi & Mihhail Zavertajeva
Welcome to Queensland
Queensland offers a great career and a great life.
We welcome skilled and business migrants to work and live in Queensland and contribute to a brighter future for themselves and their families. Known as the “sunshine state” with Australia’s happiest people, Queensland has a stable and growing economy, an unmatched lifestyle, and vibrant communities.
Migration Queensland is the Queensland Government’s agency responsible for skilled and business visa nomination.
Important announcements
As of 1 July 2026, the application fee for the Queensland State Nominated Migration Program (SNMP) is $573.
Candidates who are invited to apply for a Queensland nomination for a skilled visa from 1 July 2026 will be required to pay the new fee.
Please refer to the Application fees page for current fees before making your payment to ensure the correct amount is paid.
Queensland's Registrations of Interest (ROIs) for the 2025-26 State Nominated Migration Program (SNMP) are now closed.
Following a high volume of high-quality submissions received, all available nomination places for this program year have been filled.
Migration Queensland is currently awaiting advice from the Australian Government regarding future program settings, including nomination allocations.
Invited applicants who have submitted their application will continue to be assessed and finalised once new nomination places are allocated. These applicants are not required to take any further action.
Updates on Queensland's SNMP program settings, including eligibility requirements and opening date, will be published on the Migration Queensland website in due course.
We thank you for your interest in Queensland's SNMP.
About Queensland
Queensland is the most diversified state in Australia. You can build a future in one of several major cities, or stunning regional, rural or remote locations. The state offers a high standard of living, world-class education and health services, modern roads and public transport infrastructure, and opportunities to connect with many different cultures and communities.
