The Northern Territory government can sponsor the State Sponsorship 190 permanent residency visa and 489 temporary residency visa.
NT visa invitation statistics (source: Department of Home Affairs Skillselect) from 1 July 2018 to the end of 11 June 2018:
Skilled – Nominated (subclass 190) visa | 268 |
Skilled – Regional (Provisional) (subclass 489) visa | 303 |
Total | 571 |
You can be nominated if you have an occupation on the NT Migration Occupation List, or if you can use any occupation on the Medium and Long Term Strategic Skills List or Short Term Skilled Occupation List but you would need to demonstrate strong evidence of positive employment prospects in the NT either in your skilled occupation or a closely related skilled occupation if your occupation is not on the NT Migration Occupation List.
The NT Government will consider your application for nomination if any one of the following applies:
Already in Australia – NT residency & work
If you are already in Australia, then you must satisfy the NT residency and work requirements:
Graduate 485 visa and student visa holders who didn’t study in NT
You fall into this group if any one of the following applies:
If you are in this group, then you must satisfy the all following additional requirements:
Applicants in this group will generally only be considered for Subclass 489 visa nomination however, the NT Government will decide on applications for Subclass 190 nominations on a case-by-case basis.
NT graduates with 2 years of study in NT
You fall into this group if you successfully completed the study course for which you received your student visa. The study period must have been full-time and over at least two years at any NT college or university.
You must provide:
Evidence of financial capacity and research on the NT is not required as you already live in the NT.
Working holiday 417 or 462 visa
You must satisfy the all following additional requirements if you hold a 417 or 462 visa:
Evidence of financial capacity and research on the NT are not required as you are already living in the NT.
482 & 457 visa holders
To apply for Northern Territory (NT) Government nomination, you must provide evidence that you have:
The NT Government may contact your employer. There may be circumstances where the need for support from your current employer can be waived.
If you are applying from outside of Australia
You must provide:
If you are living in the Northern Territory
You must also provide:
Financial capacity if you are not an NT resident
You must also provide:
The table below gives you detail on the assets you need and the summary you have to provide.
Family composition | Minimum value of net assets |
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Individual applicant | AU$35 000 |
Applicant and spouse | AU$50 000 |
Applicant and spouse plus one child | AU$60 000 |
Applicant and spouse plus two children | AU$65 000 |
You must provide a list of all your financial assets in Australian dollars. You must provide evidence of those assets. For example, clear colour copies of bank statements, share certificates, property valuations and jewellery evaluations.
Documents & Forms
You must provide:
Processing times for NT nomination applications
Processing times for general skilled migration applications are as follows:
Please do not send emails asking for updates on our processing times and timeframes for processing specific applications as we are unable respond.
Your commitments for state sponsorship
When you accept a nomination from Australia’s Northern Territory (NT) Government you are agreeing to do all of the following:
If the NT Government approves your nomination application we will send you a declaration to sign and return. This is where you agree to all the obligations that are part of the nomination.
Original source: NT Government website
Once my visa is granted, can I find work outside the NT and transfer my nomination to another state?
No, in exchange for NT nomination you make a commitment to move to the NT to live and work for a minimum of two years once your visa has been granted. The NT Government does not issue release letters under any circumstances. (original source: NT Government website)
How do I show ‘strong evidence of positive employment prospects’?
Evidence could be provided in a number of ways:
Who can apply for NT Government nomination?
Any overseas citizen, regardless of where they are currently living, can apply to the NT Government for nomination of a Subclass 489 or 190 visa through MigrationNT. However, to be nominated by the NT Government prospective visa applicants must meet NT Government and the Australian Government’s Department of Home Affairs eligibility requirements.
Can MigrationNT provide pre-application advice on the likelihood that my nomination application will be successful?
No, MigrationNT will not provide pre-application advice or any indication of the chances of success to prospective visa applicants.
Do I need to have lodged an Expression of Interest (EoI) to apply for a NT Government sponsored nomination?
Yes, you must submit an EoI prior to applying to MigrationNT. Go to the Australian Government’s SkillSelect service.
What is the cost of application?
Currently MigrationNT does not charge a nomination fee.
When are the nomination rounds and dates?
There are no nomination rounds or dates for NT nominations.
How long is the nomination valid for?
If your application is approved your nomination will be valid for 90 days.
My occupation is not on the NT Migration Occupation List, however, it is listed on the Department of Home Affairs list of eligible skilled occupations for general skilled migration – will I get nominated by the NT?
If your occupation is not on the NT Migration Occupation List but is on the Department of Home Affairs list of eligible skilled occupations for general skilled migration, you will need to provide strong evidence of your employability and evidence that the occupation is in shortage in the NT. You can do this by providing evidence of this occupation being advertised in the NT multiple times (make copies of the job advertisements – do not show webpage links only), clarify how your experience matches the advertised job and provide feedback from potential NT employers with whom you have made contact.
My occupation is not on the Department of Home Affairs list of eligible skilled occupations for general skilled migration, am I eligible for NT nomination?
No, only occupations on the Department of Home Affairs list of eligible skilled occupations for general skilled migration are eligible for nomination.
I graduated in another state of Australia and my occupation is on the NT Migration Occupation List, am I eligible for NT nomination?
Yes, however unless you can show that you have lived and worked in your skilled occupation or a closely related skilled occupation in the NT for at least six months, your application will not be successful. Read important information if you already live in Australia.
What must I provide as an offer of employment?
If an offer of employment is required for your occupation, view the NT Migration Occupation List, it must be for a minimum of six months and can be part-time or full-time work in your nominated occupation or a closely related occupation. Casual employment is not accepted. You should provide a copy of your offer letter or contract and this must include details of your employer, their address, phone number and Australian Business Number. This offer will be verified with the business.
Once my visa is granted, can I find work outside the NT and transfer my nomination to another state?
No, in exchange for NT nomination you make a commitment to move to the NT to live and work for a minimum of two years once your visa has been granted. The NT Government does not issue release letters under any circumstances.
Source: theterritory.com.au
ANZSCO | Occupation | Additional requirements |
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141999 | Accommodation and Hospitality Managers nec | |
221111 | Accountant (General) | Offshore applicants must provide evidence of having received an offer of employment by a NT employer in their nominated occupation or a closely related occupation All offshore applicants must have a minimum IELTS of 7.0 overall or equivalent |
233911 | Aeronautical Engineer | |
231111* | Aeroplane Pilot | |
234111 | Agricultural Consultant | |
234112 | Agricultural Scientist | |
342111* | Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic | |
323111 | Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) | |
323112* | Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) | |
121111 | Aquaculture Farmer | |
362212 | Arborist | |
139911 | Arts Administrator or Manager | |
321111 | Automotive Electrician | |
351111 | Baker | |
121312 | Beef Cattle Farmer | |
351211 | Butcher or Small goods Maker | |
394111 | Cabinetmaker | |
342411* | Cabler (Data and Telecommunications) | |
141111 | Cafe or Restaurant Manager | |
331212 | Carpenter | |
351311 | Chef | |
312212 | Civil Engineering Technician | |
272311 | Clinical Psychologist | All offshore applicants must have an IELTS test result with no component/band less than 7.0 (or equivalent) |
411711 | Community Worker | |
263111 | Computer Network and System Engineer | Offshore applicants must provide evidence of having received an offer of employment by a NT employer in their nominated occupation or a closely related occupation |
149311 | Conference and Event Organiser | |
133111 | Construction Project Manager | |
351411 | Cook | |
132111 | Corporate Services Manager | |
272199 | Counsellors | All offshore applicants must have a minimum IELTS of 7.0 overall or equivalent |
149212 | Customer Services Manager | All offshore applicants must have a minimum IELTS of 7.0 overall or equivalent |
262111 | Database Administrator | Offshore applicants must provide evidence of having received an offer of employment by a NT employer in their nominated occupation or a closely related occupation |
261312 | Developer Programmer | Offshore applicants must provide evidence of having received an offer of employment by a NT employer in their nominated occupation or a closely related occupation |
321212 | Diesel Motor Mechanic | |
411712 | Disabilities Services Officer | |
411311 | Diversional Therapist | |
272112 | Drug and Alcohol Counsellor | |
311412 | Earth Science Technician | |
272312 | Educational Psychologist | All offshore applicants must have an IELTS test result with no component/band less than 7.0 (or equivalent) |
342211 | Electrical Linesworker | |
341111* | Electrician (General) | |
342314* | Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General) | |
342315* | Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) | |
233411 | Electronics Engineer | |
133211 | Engineering Manager | |
411411* | Enrolled Nurse | |
251311 | Environmental Health Officer | |
221213 | External Auditor | |
149913 | Facilities Manager | |
411713 | Family Support Worker | |
132211 | Finance Manager | |
323211 | Fitter (General) | |
323212 | Fitter and Turner | |
323213 | Fitter-Welder | |
332111 | Floor Finisher | |
234113 | Forester | |
121213 | Fruit or Nut Grower |
334114* | Gasfitter | |
---|---|---|
253111* | General Medical Practitioner | All offshore applicants must have an IELTS test result with no component/band less than 7.0 (or equivalent) |
333111 | Glazier | |
391111 | Hairdresser | |
313111 | Hardware Technician | Offshore applicants must provide evidence of having received an offer of employment by a NT employer in their nominated occupation or a closely related occupation |
134299!! | Health and Welfare Services Manager nec | All applicants must have a minimum IELTS of 7.0 overall or equivalent |
141311 | Hotel or Motel Manager | |
223111!! | Human Resource Advisor | All applicants must have a minimum IELTS of 7.0 overall or equivalent |
261111 | ICT Business Analyst | Offshore applicants must provide evidence of having received an offer of employment by a NT employer in their nominated occupation or a closely related occupation |
225212 | ICT Business Development Manager | All offshore applicants must have a minimum IELTS of 7.0 overall or equivalent |
313112 | ICT Customer Support Officer | Offshore applicants must provide evidence of having received an offer of employment by a NT employer in their nominated occupation or a closely related occupation |
135112 | ICT Project Manager | Offshore applicants must provide evidence of having received an offer of employment by a NT employer in their nominated occupation or a closely related occupation |
262112 | ICT Security Specialist | Offshore applicants must provide evidence of having received an offer of employment by a NT employer in their nominated occupation or a closely related occupation |
313199 | ICT Support Technicians nec | Offshore applicants must provide evidence of having received an offer of employment by a NT employer in their nominated occupation or a closely related occupation |
272412 | Interpreter | |
362213 | Landscape Gardener | |
224611* | Librarian | |
121399 | Livestock Farmers nec | |
221112 | Management Accountant | All offshore applicants must have a minimum IELTS of 7.0 overall or equivalent |
224711 | Management Consultant | Offshore applicants must have a minimum IELTS of 7.0 overall or equivalent |
225113 | Marketing Specialist | Offshore applicants must provide evidence of having received an offer of employment by a NT employer in their nominated occupation or a closely related occupation |
233512 | Mechanical Engineer | Offshore applicants must have a minimum IELTS of 7.0 overall or equivalent |
322311 | Metal Fabricator | |
121411 | Mixed Crop And Livestock Farmer | |
121216 | Mixed Crop Farmer | |
121317 | Mixed Livestock Farmer | |
321211 | Motor Mechanic (General) | |
321213 | Motorcycle Mechanic | |
263112 | Network Administrator | Offshore applicants must provide evidence of having received an offer of employment by a NT employer in their nominated occupation or a closely related occupation |
263113 | Network Analyst | Offshore applicants must provide evidence of having received an offer of employment by a NT employer in their nominated occupation or a closely related occupation |
254311* | Nurse Manager | All offshore applicants must have an IELTS test result with no component/band less than 7.0 (or equivalent) |
254411* | Nurse Practitioner | All offshore applicants must have an IELTS test result with no component/band less than 7.0 (or equivalent) |
252411* | Occupational Therapist | All offshore applicants must have an IELTS test result with no component/band less than 7.0 (or equivalent) |
324111 | Panelbeater | |
---|---|---|
311215 | Pharmacy Technician | All offshore applicants must have an IELTS test result with no component/band less than 7.0 (or equivalent) |
252511* | Physiotherapist | |
334111* | Plumber (General) | |
134213 | Primary Health Organisation Manager | All offshore applicants must have an IELTS test result with no component/band less than 7.0 (or equivalent) |
133511 | Production Manager (Forestry) | |
133513 | Production Manager (Mining) | |
511112 | Program or Project Administrator | |
612112 | Property Manager | |
272612 | Recreation Officer | |
254412* | Registered Nurse (Aged Care) | |
254413* | Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) | |
254414* | Registered Nurse (Community Health) | |
254415* | Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) | |
254416* | Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) | |
254417* | Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation) | |
254421* | Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) | |
254418* | Registered Nurse (Medical) | |
254422* | Registered Nurse (Mental Health) | |
254425* | Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) | |
254423* | Registered Nurse (Perioperative) | |
254424* | Registered Nurse (Surgical) | |
254499* | Registered Nurses nec | |
411715 | Residential Care Officer | |
251513* | Retail Pharmacist | All offshore applicants must have an IELTS test result with no component/band less than 7.0 (or equivalent) |
131112 | Sales and Marketing Manager | All offshore applicants must have a minimum IELTS of 7.0 overall or equivalent |
322211 | Sheetmetal Trades Worker | |
231213* | Ship’s Master | |
321214 | Small Engine Mechanic | |
272511 | Social Worker | |
261313 | Software Engineer | Offshore applicants must provide evidence of having received an offer of employment by a NT employer in their nominated occupation or a closely related occupation |
399516 | Sound Technician | |
252712 | Speech Pathologist | All offshore applicants must have a minimum IELTS of 7.0 overall or equivalent, no component less than 7.0 All applicants must have the minimum test score required for registration (ie OET 3As 1B minimum) |
452321 | Sports Development Officer | |
133611 | Supply and Distribution Manager | All offshore applicants must have a minimum IELTS of 7.0 overall or equivalent |
232212 | Surveyor | |
262113 | Systems Administrator | Offshore applicants must provide evidence of having received an offer of employment by a NT employer in their nominated occupation or a closely related occupation |
261112 | Systems Analyst | Offshore applicants must provide evidence of having received an offer of employment by a NT employer in their nominated occupation or a closely related occupation |
221113 | Taxation Accountant | |
241111* | Teacher, Early Childhood (Pre-Primary School) | |
241512* | Teacher of the Hearing Impaired | |
241599* | Teacher, Special Education nec | |
342413* | Telecommunications Linesworker | |
272413 | Translator | |
121221 | Vegetable Grower | |
324311 | Vehicle Painter | |
234711* | Veterinarian | |
361311 | Veterinary Nurse | |
242211 | Vocational Education Teacher | All offshore applicants must have a minimum IELTS of 7.0 overall or equivalent |
313113 | Web Administrator | Offshore applicants must provide evidence of having received an offer of employment by a NT employer in their nominated occupation or a closely related occupation |
232414 | Web Designer | Offshore applicants must have a minimum IELTS of 7.0 overall or equivalent |
261212 | Web Developer | Offshore applicants must provide evidence of having received an offer of employment by a NT employer in their nominated occupation or a closely related occupation |
322313 | Welder (First Class) | |
134214!! | Welfare Centre Manager | All applicants must have a minimum IELTS of 7.0 overall or equivalent |
272613 | Welfare Worker | |
411716 | Youth Worker |
For occupations marked with * on the list, where there is a mandatory licensing or registration requirement (marked with an asterisks and shaded rows in the table), the applicant will be required to demonstrate a level of English either sufficient to meet licensing / registration or a minimum IELTS 6.0 score in each band or equivalent, whichever is higher. For example, registered nurses would need to satisfy the following English requirement:
Registered nurses and registered midwives
If you are applying for registration as a registered nurse and/or a registered midwife, you must provide evidence of the completion of five (5) years*(full-time equivalent) of education taught and assessed in English, in any of the recognised countries.
NOTE:
a) The Board will only accept the completion of five (5) years* (full-time equivalent) of:
i) tertiary and secondary education taught and assessed in English; or
ii) tertiary and vocational education taught and assessed in English; or
iii) combined tertiary, secondary and vocational education taught and assessed in English; or
iv) tertiary education taught and assessed in English from one or more of the recognised countries listed in this registration standard.
b) The five (5) years referred to in paragraph 2(a) above must include evidence of a minimum of two (2) years full-time equivalent pre-registration program of study approved by the recognised nursing and/or midwifery regulatory body in any of the recognised countries listed in this registration standard.
Enrolled nurses
NOTE:
a) The Board will only accept the completion of five (5) years* (full-time equivalent) of:
i) tertiary and secondary education taught and assessed in English; or
ii) tertiary and vocational education taught and assessed in English; or
iii) combined tertiary, secondary and vocational education taught and assessed in English; or
iv) tertiary education taught and assessed in English from one or more of the recognised countries listed in this registration standard.
b) The five (5) years referred to in paragraph 2(a) above must include evidence of a minimum of two (2) years full-time equivalent pre-registration program of study approved by the recognised nursing and/or midwifery regulatory body in any of the recognised countries listed in this registration standard.
You achieve the required minimum scores in one of the following English language tests and meet the requirements for test results specified in this standard: a. the IELTS (academic module) with a minimum overall score of 7 and a minimum score of 7 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking).
14 Comments
SAMUEL ROSHAN PETER · December 8, 2019 at 6:24 pm
Hi Peng, this side Samuel Peter, I am experienced Facilities Management professional and working from the last 13 years in facility management now. I wish to apply for subclass 190 as Facilities Manager is in the NT occupation list. kindly guide me the step forward in this regards…
My Access Australia · December 21, 2019 at 2:30 pm
Hi Samuel,
Unfortunately I can’t provide advice about your visa eligibility just based on your comment information.
Please see Contact Us page and in relation to our Consultation Service – feel free to contact us if you need advice in relation to your visa options.
PC
Bhawana · August 28, 2019 at 3:56 am
Hi Peng, I completed my masters degree in International Hotel management in March 2019, and been living in darwin since june. I work as a Bar attendant since 2 month as a casual, does my occupation be called as closely related occupation ? Or what shoud I look for to have a skill assesment?
My Access Australia · August 31, 2019 at 12:54 pm
Hi Bhawana,
Sorry but bar attendant isn’t eligible for NT state sponsorship.
You may be able to apply for the 482 visa if you are nominated as ‘Bar attendant – supervisor’:
https://business.nt.gov.au/migration-information-for-business/northern-territory-designated-area-migration-agreement/occupations-included-in-the-agreement
Please see Contact Us page and in relation to our Consultation Service – feel free to contact us if you need advice in relation to your visa options.
Lauro Glori · August 20, 2019 at 7:11 pm
Hi Peng, I’m under 457 Visa living here in NT for almost 2 years with my family, I worked as Sheet Metal Trades Worker and it’s on the list of occupation, I completed 5 years study back home. Being an NT Resident for Two years next Month can I be exempted for IELTS?
My Access Australia · August 25, 2019 at 6:43 pm
Hi Lauro,
Sorry but work experience doesn’t result in any English exemption.
Kohana · August 7, 2019 at 9:41 pm
Hello, i work as fruit grower amost 2 years already im on my working holiday visa and i plan to apply for 489 visa.
Do i have to do skill assesment? cause i read above and see the section where its written” if you already live and work you may be exempt from specilisation requirments if you can show that you already live and work in nt”
My Access Australia · August 7, 2019 at 11:21 pm
Hi Kohana,
Skill assessment is required for all 489 visa applications:
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-regional-provisional-489
Poli · August 6, 2019 at 7:39 pm
Hey, i work full time and live in Nt more than 15 months and my boss going to give me job offer letter (i work in mango farm)
I studied english in high school in high level, do i still need to do english test ?
My Access Australia · August 7, 2019 at 5:55 pm
Hi Poli,
You need to satisfy the English requirement for the visa that you are applying for yes.
Nimesh · August 3, 2019 at 8:46 am
Hi,
I’m currently studying in charles darwin university and I completed my first semester at charles darwin university Melbourne.I’m studying 11 subjects in charles Darwin university ,darwin.Will i be able to apply for 190 visa?or what should I do to get qualified?
My Access Australia · August 3, 2019 at 8:00 pm
Hi Nimesh,
It would be best to contact us if you need consultation and advice in relation to your application. It isn’t really possible to obtain the information/documents that we need, or provide detailed advice via these comment fields which are intended for short/specific queries.
Please see Contact Us page and in relation to our Consultation Service – feel free to contact us if you need advice in relation to your visa options.
Khem · February 13, 2019 at 10:32 pm
NT residency and work requirements:
worked in your skilled occupation or closely related field in the NT for at least six months
My question is: do I have to work full time or part time to meet this requirement?
Many thanks
Kind regards
Khem
Peng Cheng · February 26, 2019 at 6:55 pm
Hi Khem,
Please see the website, which provides that the work must be full-time:
https://theterritory.com.au/migrate/migrate-to-work/important-information-if-you-already-live-in-australia
PC
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