Tasmania Skilled Migration 2026: 190 Places Are Running Out — What the May Data Says You Should Do Now
Tasmania Skilled Migration 2026 — May Update: What the 190 and 491 Invitation Data Is Telling You Right Now
Tasmania released its latest skilled migration update on 14 May 2026. The numbers are clear — and if you are waiting for a 190 or 491 nomination, they matter for your strategy right now. 32 ROIs were invited for subclass 190. 24 for subclass 491. Only 142 permanent places remain for 190. Subclass 491 still has 243.
Here is the part most applicants miss: your visa points are not what Tasmania is ranking you on. It is using its own pass system — Gold, Green, Orange-plus, Orange — and if you do not know where your profile sits in that system, you are making decisions blind.
This guide breaks down exactly what the May 2026 data says, why 491 may now be the smarter move for many profiles, and what you should do based on where your score sits today.
Tasmania Skilled Migration 2026 — May 14 Data: The Exact Numbers and What They Mean
According to Migration Tasmania's update dated 14 May 2026, Tasmania continued issuing invitations in both skilled visa pathways. Here is the snapshot in plain terms:
Subclass 190 (permanent visa) :- 32 Registrations of Interest (ROIs) invited. The lowest score invited was 356 points (Green pass).
Subclass 491 (regional provisional visa) :- 24 ROIs invited. The lowest score invited was 56 points (Orange-plus pass).
Tasmania also shared important "behind the scenes" numbers:
| Category | Subclass 190 | Subclass 491 |
| ROIs invited (14 May 2026) | 32 | 24 |
| Lowest score invited | 356 (Green pass) | 56 (Orange-plus pass) |
| ROIs still on hand | 513 | 454 |
| Nomination places remaining | 142 | 243 |
| Applications lodged but undecided | 192 | 203 |
| Invitations issued but not yet lodged | 45 | 51 |
The big message? Tasmania is still moving — but it is moving carefully, not loosely.
190 vs 491 Tasmania 2026: One Is Getting Tighter. The Other Still Has Room. Here Is the Difference.
When you look closely at the data, one clear pattern stands out: subclass 190 is under more pressure than subclass 491.
Here's why:
- Subclass 190 has only 142 places left, while subclass 491 still has 243 places.
- Subclass 190 has more people waiting - 513 ROIs on hand - compared with 454 for 491.
- Tasmania is still inviting at a Green pass level for 190, which means it is choosing stronger-priority candidates.
In simple words: more people are competing for fewer permanent nomination spots. That makes subclass 190 the more selective option at this stage of the year.
This does not mean 190 is impossible. It means you need a genuinely strong profile to compete for it right now.
Your Visa Points Mean Nothing in Tasmania — This Pass System Decides Everything
This is the part most applicants get wrong — so read carefully.
When you see "356 points" or "56 points" in the update, you might think those are the normal points used by the Department of Home Affairs. They are not.
Tasmania uses its own ranking system for state nomination. Candidates are sorted into priority bands called Gold, Green, Orange-plus, and Orange. Your position in this system depends on factors like your job, your study, and your connection to Tasmania — not just your visa points.
What the pass bands tell us
- Green pass invited for 190 :- Tasmania is favouring stronger-priority candidates for permanent nomination.
- Orange-plus invited for 491 :- Tasmania is still open to regional candidates beyond Green, but it gives priority to those with Orange-plus strength.
- Orange-plus is treated as high priority :- Candidates with at least one Orange-plus attribute are invited ahead of regular Orange-pass candidates.
The lesson is simple: if you only check your Home Affairs points, you can completely misjudge your real chances in Tasmania. You must know where your profile sits in Tasmania's own ranking system.
491 Is No Longer Second Choice in Tasmania — Here Is Why the May 2026 Data Proves It
For a long time, applicants treated subclass 491 like a "second choice." The May 2026 data suggests it is time to change that thinking.
Here is why 491 currently looks like the more realistic pathway for many people:
- More places available :- 243 spots left, compared to just 142 for 190.
- Lower visible pass level :- Tasmania invited down to Orange-plus for 491, versus Green for 190.
- More points from nomination :- Subclass 491 nomination gives 15 extra points, while 190 gives only 5.
- A clear pathway to PR :- After meeting the conditions - including living in Tasmania for the required period - 491 holders may become eligible for permanent residence through the subclass 191 visa.
So while subclass 491 is a provisional (temporary) visa first, it still leads to PR. For a wider group of applicants, it may now be the more practical and realistic route.
What Tasmania Is Actually Looking For in 2026 — Employment, Study, and a Real Local Connection
The May 2026 invitations did not happen randomly. Tasmania invites within a structured system that values real connection to the state. Tasmania runs several pathways, including:
Skilled Employment pathways — for people already working in Tasmania.
Skilled Graduate pathways — for those who studied in Tasmania.
Established Resident pathways — for people who have genuinely settled in Tasmania.
Selected overseas pathways — including invitation-only options for certain occupations.
The system gives higher ranking to applicants working in jobs directly related to their skilled occupation, and in some cases gives stronger priority to health, allied health, and teaching roles. In short, employment, study, and a real Tasmanian connection still carry serious weight.
"56 Points Got Invited" — Stop. That Number Does Not Mean What You Think It Does.
Many applicants make costly mistakes here. They see "56 points for 491" and think, "I have 56 points too, so I'm safe."
That is the wrong conclusion.
The lowest invited score only tells you what happened in that one round. It does not promise the same result next week or next month. Invitations depend on three changing things:
- How many nomination places are still available
- How many ROIs Tasmania receives
- How many priority attributes a candidate holds
So the correct way to read it is: "Tasmania was willing to invite down to this level in this round, under current conditions." Conditions can shift quickly — Tasmania updates these figures weekly.
Your Tasmania 2026 Action Plan — Based on Exactly Where Your Profile Sits Right Now
Find your situation below and read only that line — this is your next move:
If your goal is subclass 190: - Only 142 places remain. You need a Green pass or stronger. If you are not there yet, the window is narrowing faster than one more round.
If you are open to 491:- 243 places, Orange-plus invited, 15 extra visa points. For most mid-range profiles this year, 491 is now the more realistic and faster route to eventual PR through 191.
If you are an Orange-pass applicant :- One attribute upgrade — employment, study, or a Tasmanian connection — can move you to Orange-plus and change your invitation timeline significantly.
If you live or work in Tasmania already :- Confirm your pathway is giving you the full ranking benefit you assume. Many applicants discover their employment category is not classified the way they expected.
If you are applying from offshore :- Tasmania does invite offshore applicants — but they rank lower in almost every stream. Know your realistic position before building a strategy around it.
Tasmania skilled migration in 2026 is still moving — but the numbers are telling a specific story. Subclass 190 is getting tighter by the round. Subclass 491 has more room, more bonus points, and a clear road to permanent residency through 191. And through all of it, your Tasmania pass score — not your visa points — is the number that actually decides whether you get invited.
The May 2026 data is not just news. It is a strategy signal. Read it correctly, and it tells you exactly which pathway to push on, which profile gaps to fix, and how much time you realistically have.
[Book a free consultation with LEAMSS] — we will check your Tasmania pass profile against live May 2026 data, tell you honestly whether 190 or 491 is your stronger route right now, and map the next steps specific to your situation.
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(FAQs) Tasmania skilled migration 2026 :-
Q.1 Is Tasmania still inviting for subclass 190 and 491 in May 2026?
Yes. In its 14 May 2026 round, Tasmania invited 32 ROIs for subclass 190 and 24 ROIs for subclass 491.
Q.2 Is subclass 491 a good option in 2026?
For many applicants, yes. It has more places available, gives 15 extra points, and offers a pathway to permanent residence through the subclass 191 visa.
Q.3 How does Tasmania's ROI pass system work?
Tasmania ranks candidates using priority bands - Gold, Green, Orange-plus, and Orange. Higher bands get invited first, and these rankings depend on your job, study, and connection to Tasmania, not just your visa points.
Tasmania ranks candidates using priority bands - Gold, Green, Orange-plus, and Orange. Higher bands get invited first, and these rankings depend on your job, study, and connection to Tasmania, not just your visa points.
Q.4 Does subclass 491 in Tasmania lead to permanent residency?
Yes. After living and working in Tasmania and meeting the required conditions, subclass 491 holders may become eligible for permanent residence through the subclass 191 visa.
Yes. After living and working in Tasmania and meeting the required conditions, subclass 491 holders may become eligible for permanent residence through the subclass 191 visa.
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