| Quick Answer: Tasmania issued 77 invitations to apply for state nomination on 15 October 2026: 45 for the Subclass 190 visa and 32 for Subclass 491. The lowest invited ROI scores were 319 for Subclass 190 and 88 for Subclass 491. Tasmania’s 2026–27 program is open for new Registrations of Interest (ROIs). |
What Happened in Tasmania’s Latest Invitation Round?
Planning to apply for Australian state nomination? Tasmania’s latest invitation results provide a useful snapshot of how its skilled migration program is progressing.
In the invitation round held on 15 October 2026, Tasmania issued:
| Visa stream | Invitations issued | Priority-category split | Lowest ROI score invited |
| Subclass 190 | 45 | 12 Gold Pass, 33 Green Pass | 319 points |
| Subclass 491 | 32 | 1 Gold Pass, 31 further invitations | 88 points |
| Total | 77 | - | - |
The lowest ROI scores invited were 319 points for Subclass 190 and 88 points for Subclass 491.
These are Tasmania’s ROI ranking scores, not the standard SkillSelect points required for a skilled visa. The two scoring systems should not be confused.
What Do Gold and Green Invitations Mean?
Tasmania also reported the priority categories for this round.
- For Subclass 190, 12 invitations were issued to Gold Pass holders and 33 to Green Pass holders.
- For Subclass 491, one Gold Pass invitation and 31 further invitations were issued.
These categories relate to Tasmania’s own priority attributes and selection rules. Applicants should check the current program guidelines to understand which attributes they can claim and what evidence is required.
Important: An invitation does not guarantee nomination. Tasmania verifies the information and priority attributes claimed in an ROI before approving a nomination.
Which Occupations and Sectors Are Being Invited?
The published results for 15 October provide invitation numbers, ROI scores and priority categories. They do not provide a complete occupation-by-occupation breakdown for this round.
Tasmania’s program includes different pathways for eligible skilled workers and graduates living in Tasmania, as well as specific options for certain overseas applicants.
Overseas health and teaching professionals who obtain an eligible job offer from a Tasmanian health provider or school may be able to explore the Subclass 190 Overseas Applicant – Health or Education Sector Job Offer Pathway.
However, applicants should not assume that every healthcare or teaching occupation qualifies. The current occupation and pathway requirements must be checked.
Is Tasmania’s ROI Program Open?
Yes. Tasmania opened its 2026–27 Skilled Migration State Nomination Program to new ROIs on 17 August 2026.
The state has received 2,050 nomination places for the program year:
- Subclass 190: 1,250 places
- Subclass 491: 800 places
Tasmania plans to issue invitations progressively throughout the year. No single final closing date for all ROIs is stated in the opening announcement, so applicants should monitor official updates for changes to pathway availability and selection rules.
One important change for 2026–27 is that Tasmania will not issue invitations through the Subclass 491 Overseas Skilled Occupation Profiles – Invitation Only Pathway this program year.
Next Tasmania ROI Invitation Round: 23 October 2026
Tasmania’s next Skilled Migration ROI invitation round is scheduled for Friday, 23 October 2026, instead of the usual Thursday round. The change is due to the Hobart Show Day public holiday on 22 October 2026.
Applicants should monitor the official Migration Tasmania website for the latest invitation results, ROI scores and available nomination places.
Official update: https://www.migration.tas.gov.au/news/processing_times_and_allocation_usage
What Should Applicants Do Next?
If you are considering Tasmania, start by checking your occupation, skills assessment, English results and current eligibility for your chosen pathway.
If you already have an ROI, review the updated priority attributes carefully. Tasmania has changed parts of its scoring and selection policy for 2026–27, and applicants must be able to prove the information they claim.
There is no guaranteed score that will secure an invitation in a future round. Selection depends on the program’s rules, available places and the competitive pool at the time.
Final Takeaway
Tasmania’s 15 October round issued 77 invitations across Subclass 190 and 491. The results offer a useful update, but they should not be treated as a promise of future invitations or a universal cut-off score.
For the latest invitation figures, pathway rules and nomination requirements, always check the official Migration Tasmania website.
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Disclaimer: This article provides general information only. Invitation results, eligibility rules and program settings may change. Check the official government website before making an application.
