Offshore applicants
Subclass 190: eligible when open
Subclass 491: eligible when open
Queensland runs a dedicated 'skilled workers living offshore' stream using the Offshore Queensland Skilled Occupation List (113 occupations in 2025-26), alongside onshore skilled workers, Queensland graduates, small business owners (regional, 491) and building & construction workers. All streams closed with the 2025-26 program.
Allocation 2026-27
Subclass 190: not published
Subclass 491: not published
Not published (awaiting Commonwealth advice). 2025-26 allocation was 1,850 (190) and 750 (491); an agent article dated 2025-12-22 quoting 1,850 / 750 for the '2026 program year' refers to 2025-26.
Key requirements
- Occupation List
- Occupation on the Queensland onshore list (201 occupations in 2025-26) or the Offshore QSOL (113); skills assessment no older than 3 years.
- Points
- Minimum 65 points including nomination points (5 for 190, 15 for 491).
- Work Experience
- Stream-specific; the offshore stream generally requires post-qualification experience in the nominated occupation (2025-26 settings).
- English
- Competent English or higher.
- Other
- Under 45 at invitation; matching SkillSelect EOI and Queensland ROI; applicants who have applied for or held a 491/489 are not eligible for Queensland 190 nomination.
More details
Observed 7 October 2026 with high confidence. Official pages: 190. State programs change without notice; confirm on the official page before relying on this.