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South Australian Migration

Why Choose South Australia?

South Australia (SA) is recognised as one of Australia’s most attractive destinations for skilled migrants, students, families and regional professionals seeking permanent residency and a world-class lifestyle.

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Key benefits for Migration SA applicants:
  • Generous state nomination quotas: 3,800 PR seats for 2024-25 (190 + 491 combined; biggest jump in years)
  • Easy access to Adelaide, regional cities and coast
  • Lower living costs and friendly migration support
  • Strong demand in construction, health, teaching, agritech, and trades
  • Multiple nomination streams: Graduates, skilled employment, outer regional, offshore
South Australia’s State Nomination Streams

SA offers several tailored pathways for migrants.
See which stream best matches your situation:

Stream

Who is eligible?

Core requirements

South Australian Graduates

International students who finished SA study

6 months residence + full-time skilled work (30 hrs/wk), 65 pts+, under 45

Skilled Employment in SA

Skilled temps, international grads, self-employed

12 months residence + 12 months full-time skilled work (30 hrs/wk), 65 pts+, under 45

Outer Regional Skilled Employment

Living/working outside Adelaide

9 months regional residence + 9 months full-time work, 65 pts+, under 45

Offshore

Applicants living outside Australia

3 years skilled employment in nominated occupation (or 1 yr for selected trades), 65 pts+, under 45, 427 occupations open in July 2025

190 vs 491 at a glance

Visa

What is it?

PR outcome

State nomination points

190 Skilled Nominated

Permanent visa

Immediate PR

+5

491 Skilled Work Regional

5-year provisional visa; live & work in regional SA

PR via subclass 191 after 3 yrs

+15

SA Occupation Lists & Demand

  • 2024-25 update: 427 occupations open, including 40+ in high-demand construction, 70+ in health/aged-care, 60+ trades, IT, engineering, education, agritech.
  • Shortage sectors: Construction, healthcare, hospitality, teaching, advanced manufacturing, renewable energy

Application Steps

  1. Check if your occupation is eligible
    Use the official SA Skilled List.
  2. Submit EOI on SkillSelect
    List SA as your first preference, and claim your points.
  3. Registration of Interest (ROI) or EOI only (offshore)
    Graduates, employed, and regional streams must lodge ROI via
  4. State invitation
    Invitations issued weekly/monthly until quotas fill.
  5. State nomination application
    Upload required documents and pay application fee (A$370 as at July 2025).
  6. Visa lodgement with Home Affairs
    Lodge within 60 days after nomination approval.

Need help with SA nomination?

Our migration lawyers guide you through SA skilled visas, DAMA, labour agreements and PR strategies—from skills assessment to final grant.

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FAQ

Find answers to common questions about our Migration services and processes. If you need further assistance, please contact us. 

How do I increase my chance of a South Australia nomination?

Focus on shortage sectors, complete SA study, work full-time in your skilled occupation, and keep your EOI current.

Can offshore applicants be nominated by SA?

Yes—SA is one of the few states that regularly invites offshore EOIs (3+ years skilled work in most cases).

Is there a set settlement fund requirement?

No fixed threshold, but you must show you can support yourself on arrival.