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Visa options

Migration Queensland nominates for two skilled visa subclasses, which are listed below. Note that some visas have several pathways of entry, called “streams”.

Skilled visas

Skilled Nominated (Permanent) visa (subclass 190)

This visa allows nominated skilled workers to live and work in Queensland as permanent residents.

Find out more here.

Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)

This visa allows nominated skilled workers to live and work in regional Queensland.

Find out more here.

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