Process of Queensland’s migration program
Important Announcement
Queensland closed its 2024-25 skilled State Nominated Migration Program (SNMP) on May 27 2025.
Registrations of Interest (ROIs) for the onshore, graduates, offshore and regional small business owners pathways are now closed.
Migration Queensland will continue to assess the applications currently under assessment until all nominations are completed.
Queensland ROIs for second-stage business visas (subclass 888) nominations remain open.
Migration Queensland will publish details of the 2025-26 program when available.
Step 1 – Review the Department of Home Affairs and Migration Queensland requirements
To begin, assess that you are eligible for the Department of Home Affairs visa requirements and Migration Queensland minimum nomination requirements by visiting the Department of Home Affairs visa subclasses websites:
Migration Queensland nomination pathways:
If eligible, please also review the document checklists on the Department of Home Affairs website and the Migration Queensland website. This will ensure all required documents are completed, so any application can be successful.
Step 2 - Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) on SkillSelect
Next, submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) on SkillSelect. Provide all relevant information within the EOI, including work experience.
In the EOI, select 'Queensland' as the only state of interest in the EOI, if you wish to be considered for an invitation to apply for Queensland nomination.
Step 3 – Submit a Registration of Interest (ROI) in Queensland Nomination
You can only submit one ROI for Queensland nomination. You will need:
- your EOI number from SkillSelect
- to choose your visa subclass and skilled occupation
- to provide your:
- passport number
- residential and employment postcodes
- annual salary estimate (onshore only)
- skilled partner information
Step 4 – Migration Queensland selects and invites candidates
Migration Queensland will select and invite candidates throughout the financial year.
Step 5 – If you are invited to apply for Queensland nomination
The selection process is highly competitive. There is no guarantee of being selected to apply for Queensland nomination.
If you are selected to apply, you will receive an invitation from Migration Queensland via the email address entered in your EOI.
You will have 14 calendar days to:
- upload the required documents and application form
- pay the non-refundable application fee.
Migration Queensland will assess your application against the information entered in your EOI and ROI. We may request further information.
Note: If you are unable to provide the relevant information within this time frame, your application will be closed.
Step 6 – Applying to the Australian Government for your skilled visa
If you are nominated, you will receive an invitation from the Department of Home Affairs to apply for the visa. You will have 60 days to lodge your visa application.