In the latest update regarding NT invitation round, the NT Government has ceased accepting new applications for general skilled migration nominations for the program year 2023-2024.
Read further to see the results for the current year’s NT invitation rounds.
NT Invitation Round: 190 and 491 Visa Nominations
Below is the total number of nominations and the remaining nomination places left for the 190 and 491 visas.
| Visa Type | Total Number of Nominations | Remaining Nomination Places |
| NT Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) | 245 | 5 |
| NT Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) State and Territory Nominated | 311 | 89 |
With new state applications closed for the current program year, nominations will be awarded to qualified applicants from the existing pool of applications.
Minimum Requirements for NT Nomination
Whether you’re securing nomination for the 190 or 491 visa, you must first meet these minimum requirements:
- be under 45 years old
- have a positive skills assessment in your chosen occupation
- demonstrate ‘competent’ English
- achieve 65 points or higher in the skilled migration points test
- meet the NT Government’s skilled migration criteria below
NT 190 Visa Requirements
The 190 visa application is generally only for onshore applicants. To be eligible for 190 visa nomination:
- You must apply onshore.
- You must not have been already nominated for a 489 or 491 visa.
- You (and any dependant) must currently reside in Northern Territory.
- You (and any dependent) must have completed studies in an NT institution.
NT 491 Visa Requirements
491 visa nominations apply to both offshore and onshore visa applicants. You can take one of the three pathways below to secure nomination:
Priority Occupation Stream
To be eligible, you must:
- have a full migration skills assessment in an occupation listed on the Northern Territory Offshore Migration Occupations List (NTOMOL)
- have post-qualification work experience for an occupation on the NTOMOL (at least 1 year, generally)
Family Stream
To be eligible, you must:
- have a family member/relative who:
- is an Australian citizen or permanent resident, an eligible New Zealand citizen, or holder of one of these visas: 491 visa, 494 visa, 489 visa, bridging visa for an 887 or 191 visa.
- has lived in NT for at least 12 months and usually resides there
- is willing to provide you (and your dependants) with assistance in finding accommodation and seeking employment opportunities in NT
- present proof that you’ve actively sought employment in NT (e.g. job applications, contacting NT employers, etc.)
NT Job Offer Stream
To be eligible:
- You must have a verifiable job offer from an NT business or organisation that has operated for at least 12 months
- This job must be in your nominated occupation or a closely related one
- The job offer must reflect that the prospective employer has a genuine need for an offshore applicant to fill the position
Note: Offshore applicants, regardless of stream, must show evidence of financial capacity to settle in NT.
NT Migration Occupation List
Applicants for NT state nomination must have a skilled occupation on the Skilled Occupation List.
However, offshore applicants in the Priority Occupation Stream must qualify for occupations in the Northern Territory Offshore Migration Occupation List (NTOMOL).
As of writing, these are the occupations and their corresponding ANZSCO codes.
| ANZSCO code | Occupation | Comments |
| 342111 | Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic | |
| 253211 | Anaesthetist* | only eligible for subclass 491 |
| 351111 | Baker | |
| 141111 | Café or Restaurant Manager | |
| 331212 | Carpenter | |
| 351311 | Chef | |
| 233211 | Civil Engineer | |
| 272311 | Clinical Psychologist* | Must provide evidence of Australian licence/registration or a statement outlining eligibility to obtain registration or licence to work in Australia |
| 351411 | Cook | |
| 272199 | Counsellors nec | |
| 252312 | Dentist* | only eligible for subclass 491. Must provide evidence of Australian licence/registration or a statement outlining eligibility to obtain registration or licence to work in Australia |
| 253917 | Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist | |
| 411712 | Disabilities Services Officer | |
| 272112 | Drug and Alcohol Counsellor | |
| 241111 | Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher* | Must provide evidence of Australian licence/registration or a statement outlining eligibility to obtain registration or licence to work in Australia |
| 341111 | Electrician (General) | Must provide evidence of Australian licence/registration or a statement outlining eligibility to obtain registration or licence to work in Australia |
| 233311 | Electrical Engineer | |
| 411411 | Enrolled Nurse | Must provide evidence of Australian licence/registration or a statement outlining eligibility to obtain registration or licence to work in Australia |
| 323211 | Fitter (General) | |
| 253111 | General Practitioner* | Must provide evidence of Australian licence/registration or a statement outlining eligibility to obtain registration or licence to work in Australia |
| 391111 | Hairdresser | |
| 251511 | Hospital Pharmacist* | Must provide evidence of Australian licence/registration or a statement outlining eligibility to obtain registration or licence to work in Australia |
| 141311 | Hotel or Motel Manager | |
| 411611 | Massage Therapist | |
| 322311 | Metal Fabricator | |
| 241311 | Middle School Teacher* | Must provide evidence of Australian licence/registration or a statement outlining eligibility to obtain registration or licence to work in Australia |
| 254111 | Midwife* | Must provide evidence of Australian licence/registration or a statement outlining eligibility to obtain registration or licence to work in Australia |
| 233611 | Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) | |
| 321211 | Motor Mechanic (General) | |
| 254211 | Nurse Educator | |
| 253913 | Obstetrician and Gynaecologist* | Must provide evidence of Australian licence/registration or a statement outlining eligibility to obtain registration or licence to work in Australia |
| 252411 | Occupational Therapist* | Must provide evidence of Australian licence/registration or a statement outlining eligibility to obtain registration or licence to work in Australia |
| 251411 | Optometrist | Must provide evidence of Australian licence/registration or a statement outlining eligibility to obtain registration or licence to work in Australia |
| 253514 | Orthopaedic Surgeon* | Must provide evidence of Australian licence/registration or a statement outlining eligibility to obtain registration or licence to work in Australia |
| 351112 | Pastrycook | |
| 253915 | Pathologist* | Must provide evidence of Australian licence/registration or a statement outlining eligibility to obtain registration or licence to work in Australia |
| 252511 | Physiotherapist* | Must provide evidence of Australian licence/registration or a statement outlining eligibility to obtain registration or licence to work in Australia |
| 334111 | Plumber (General) | |
| 241213 | Primary School Teacher* | Must provide evidence of Australian licence/registration or a statement outlining eligibility to obtain registration or licence to work in Australia |
| 253411 | Psychiatrist* | Must provide evidence of Australian licence/registration or a statement outlining eligibility to obtain registration or licence to work in Australia |
| 272399 | Psychologists nec* | Must provide evidence of Australian licence/registration or a statement outlining eligibility to obtain registration or licence to work in Australia |
| 254412 | Registered Nurse (Aged Care)* | Must provide evidence of Australian licence/registration or a statement outlining eligibility to obtain registration or licence to work in Australia |
| 254417 | Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)* | Must provide evidence of Australian licence/registration or a statement outlining eligibility to obtain registration or licence to work in Australia |
| 254421 | Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)* | Must provide evidence of Australian licence/registration or a statement outlining eligibility to obtain registration or licence to work in Australia |
| 254499 | Registered Nurses nec* | Must provide evidence of Australian licence/registration or a statement outlining eligibility to obtain registration or licence to work in Australia |
| 253112 | Resident Medical Officer* | Must provide evidence of Australian licence/registration or a statement outlining eligibility to obtain registration or licence to work in Australia |
| 251513 | Retail Pharmacist* | Must provide evidence of Australian licence/registration or a statement outlining eligibility to obtain registration or licence to work in Australia |
| 241411 | Secondary School Teacher* | Must provide evidence of Australian licence/registration or a statement outlining eligibility to obtain registration or licence to work in Australia |
| 272511 | Social Worker | |
| 253311 | Specialist Physician (General Medicine)* | Must provide evidence of Australian licence/registration or a statement outlining eligibility to obtain registration or licence to work in Australia |
| 252712 | Speech Pathologist* | Must provide evidence of Australian licence/registration or a statement outlining eligibility to obtain registration or licence to work in Australia |
| 253511 | Surgeon (General)* | Must provide evidence of Australian licence/registration or a statement outlining eligibility to obtain registration or licence to work in Australia |
| 242211 | Vocational Education Teacher | only eligible for subclass 491 |
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