Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)

Australia · for applicants from Nigeria

Verified · 22 June 2026

Permanent points-tested visa requiring nomination by an Australian State or Territory government. Nomination adds 5 points and usually obliges you to live and work in the nominating state for ~2 years. Occupation can be on the MLTSSL or STSOL. Effective invitation scores are typically lower than 189.

Rules last verified: 22 June 2026 · by Elizabeth O

At a glance

Embassy processing

Varies

Our turnaround

5–7 working days

Done-for-you Standard

Government fees

~£2,489

≈ ₦4,552,381

Why applications get refused

No / withdrawn state nomination

State nomination not granted or withdrawn.

Fix: Meet the specific nominating state's occupation and commitment criteria.

Points below effective cut-off

Score under the round's effective bar (often 75+).

Fix: Maximise points before lodging the EOI.

Document checklist

Required

Valid passport

When: "all"

State/Territory nomination approval

When: "all"

Positive skills assessment

When: "all"

English test results

When: "all"

Qualifications, experience & identity evidence

When: "all"

Application timeline

1. Prepare your application

Gather documents, draft supporting letters, complete forms

1–3 weeks

2. Rekoja review (if Done-for-you)

Specialist checks your file before you submit

5–7 working days

3. Submit online or at visa centre

Biometrics appointment may be required

1 day

4. Embassy decision

Standard processing. Priority options may be available.

Varies

All-in government fees

These are the fees you pay to the government, not Rekoja's service fee. Shown at the indicative exchange rate.

Mandatory

Visa application charge (main applicant)

£2,489

4,552,381

State/Territory nomination fee (varies)

£0

0

Total government fees

2,489

≈ ₦4,552,381

Indicative. 1 GBP = 1829 NGN · 2026-08-03. Government fees change. Confirm on the official website before paying.

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Real outcomes

100% approved

Based on 12 reported outcomes across all Rekoja cases. This is a look back at past cases, not a prediction. The embassy decides; past results do not guarantee future outcomes.

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