Skilled nomination
Northern Territory skilled nomination
Everything this site holds about Northern Territory's nomination for the Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) and Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visas, with the official page for each part. Program checked 4 November 2026.
2026-27 program
- Subclass 190
- Closed: no new nomination applications (enough received for 2026-27)
- Subclass 491
- By exception only: onshore NT Graduate or NT Resident applicants with a visa deadline before 30 September 2027
How it works and key conditions
- No offshore streams are open. Source ↗
- Standard criteria: under 45, Competent English, skills assessment, at least 65 points. Source ↗
- Commitment to live and work in the NT for at least 3 years from visa grant; minimum net assets from $35,000 for an individual. Source ↗
- Nomination application fee: $300 (plus GST where applicable). Source ↗
Occupation list
139 occupations in the copy held here, checked 12 July 2026.
Invitation rounds and places
The NT has received enough applications for 2026-27: new subclass 190 and offshore applications are not being accepted. Subclass 491 is open only to onshore NT graduates and residents who face a visa deadline before 30 September 2027. The NT does not publish round counts.
Northern Territory does not publish round figures that this site records.
2025-26 Home Affairs allocation: subclass 190 850; subclass 491 800. 2026-27 allocations are not yet published.
Designated regional areas (subclass 491)
- Regional centres and other regional areas: all postcodes