Offshore applicants
Subclass 190: eligible when open
Subclass 491: eligible when open
Official nomination-options page lists an Offshore stream for skilled migrants living overseas with a SkillSelect EOI, for both 190 and 491 (2025-26 settings). A third-party report suggests 491 may be restricted to onshore applicants in 2026-27 (unverified). SA prioritises building & construction, defence, education, engineering, health and manufacturing.
Allocation 2026-27
Subclass 190: not published
Subclass 491: not published
Not published. 2025-26: 1,350 (190) and 900 (491); 1,606 x 190 and 1,009 x 491 invitations issued to May 2026.
Key requirements
- Occupation List
- Occupation on the South Australian Skilled Occupation List with offshore eligibility (2026-27 list pending publication).
- Points
- At least 65 points including state nomination points.
- Work Experience
- Offshore: at least 3 years of skilled work experience in the nominated or closely related occupation within the last 5 years; some construction/trade occupations: 1 year in the last 3 years (2025-26 settings).
- English
- Competent English minimum; passport holders of UK, Ireland, NZ, USA and Canada exempt from testing.
- Other
- Registration of Interest via the SA portal, then invitation. Other streams: SA graduates, skilled employment in SA, outer regional skilled employment.
More details
- Official Url Offshore
- https://www.migration.sa.gov.au/skilled-migrants/nomination-options/offshore
Observed 7 October 2026 with low confidence. Official pages: 190. State programs change without notice; confirm on the official page before relying on this.