Skilled Nominated Visa Subclass 190 — document translation guide
The Subclass 190 visa is a points-tested permanent visa for skilled workers nominated by an Australian state or territory government. Certified translations may be required for documents not in English. For the latest requirements, always check homeaffairs.gov.au.
Who Is the Skilled Nominated Visa Subclass 190 Generally For?
The Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) is a permanent points-tested visa for skilled workers nominated by an Australian state or territory government. Nomination by a state or territory adds 5 points to the applicant's points score, which can be decisive in receiving an invitation.
Each state and territory runs its own nomination programme with its own occupation lists, eligibility requirements, and target points. Applicants typically need to meet the state or territory's specific requirements — which may include having a job offer in that state, having studied there, having family ties, or nominating an occupation that is in demand in that region. Active nomination programmes exist in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania, the ACT, and the Northern Territory.
The process: (1) Skills assessment. (2) Submit EOI through SkillSelect. (3) Receive nomination from a state or territory. (4) Receive an invitation from the Department of Home Affairs. (5) Lodge visa application within 60 days. Age: under 45 at time of invitation. English: competent English required. When are certified translations required? Qualification certificates, academic transcripts, employment letters, and police clearances not in English must be NAATI-certified translated.
Skilled Nominated Visa Subclass 190 — Document Checklist
Documents commonly used for Skilled Nominated Visa Subclass 190 applications. Not every document applies to every applicant — always verify on homeaffairs.gov.au.
Processing Times
Processing times for this visa are published by the Department of Home Affairs and are updated regularly. Always check the official DHA tool before planning your application.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
A few of the issues we most often see with documents prepared for visa applications.
Submitting uncertified or self-translated documents — Australian authorities generally require NAATI-certified translations for documents not in English.
Providing incomplete translations that omit stamps, seals or marginal notes from the original document.
Using documents that have expired or been superseded (for example, an old passport bio page).
Submitting low-quality scans or photos where text is partially unreadable.
Mismatched names across documents without a supporting change-of-name certificate or statutory declaration.
Missing pages — translators can only certify what they can clearly see.
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