Offshore applicants
Subclass 190: not eligible
Subclass 491: eligible when open
Offshore applicants are nominated for 491 only, via three streams: NT Priority Occupation (NTOMOL list of 139 occupations) - closed to new applications; NT Job Offer - open (verifiable job offer in the nominated occupation from an NT employer operating 12+ months); NT Family - open (eligible family member resident in NT 12+ months providing settlement support). Possible full closure from 5 Oct 2026 unverified.
Allocation 2026-27
Subclass 190: 850
Subclass 491: 1000
Up 200 on 2025-26 (850 / 800). Reported by AHC Lawyers and RACC citing the NT Government announcement of 21 Aug 2026.
Key requirements
- Occupation List
- Offshore priority stream: Northern Territory Offshore Migration Occupation List (NTOMOL); other streams: occupation eligible for the visa.
- Points
- At least 65 points including nomination points (15 for 491).
- Work Experience
- Offshore streams: at least 2 years post-qualification work experience in the nominated occupation; NT Resident 190: 2 years continuous NT residence plus 2 years full-time work; NT Resident 491: 12 months residence plus 6 months work; NT Graduate: 2 academic years of full-time NT study plus residence/employment conditions.
- English
- Competent English minimum.
- Other
- Under 45; genuine intention to settle in the NT; settlement funds (net assets A$35,000 single to A$65,000 for applicant, spouse and two children); application fee A$300 + GST, non-refundable.
More details
Observed 7 October 2026 with medium confidence. Official pages: 190. State programs change without notice; confirm on the official page before relying on this.