Western Australia (WA)

General Skilled Migration (GSM) nomination program 2025/2026

State and territory nomination programs comprise of 2 GSM visa subclasses.

Skilled Nominated (subclass 190).

This is a permnent visa and applicants nominated will immediately receive an invitation from the Departrment of Home Affairs (DHA) to apply for a visa. Applicants also benefit from being awarded an additional 5 points for being nominated. 

Skilled Regional Work visa for Australia (subclass 491).

This is a provisional visa which requires you to live and work in regional Australia (anywhere except Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane) with a pathway to apply for parmanent residence after 3 years (subclass 191 - Skilled Regional visa). This visa also comes with the benefit of being awarded an additional 15 points for being nominated and immediately being invited by the DHA to apply for a visa once the nomination is approved.

The 2025–26 WA State Nominated Migration program will have the following key features:

Equal invitation ranking for both interstate and overseas candidates.

Prioritised invitations for candidates with an occupation in a WA industry sector experiencing critical demand for skilled workers.

Reduced employment requirements for candidates invited through a WA building and construction industry sector occupation.

Additional employment contract arrangements under the General stream: WASMOL Schedule 1.

Prioritised invitations for candidates with a building and construction trade occupation.

Reintroduction of the $200 application fee.

There is a high demand for places and WA targets applicants with skills and work experince where the demand is greatest. Places are therefore very competitive and even if you meet all the requirements, you may still not be invited. Generally applicants are ranked according to their age, qualifications, work experience and english language test results and thosre with the most points will stand a better chance of being invited,

Concept Australia monitors state/territory nomination programs and invitation criteria and evaluates which occupations are being prioritised so that we can advise you whether your prospects of being invited are realistic.

To find out if you have the potential to be nominated, please contact Concept Australia on 0208 315 6701 or send an email to info@conceptaustralia.co.uk stating:

• your age
• your nominated occupation
• your qualifications
• the number of years work experience in your nominated occupation
• where you are planning to live in Australia

Western Australia is the largest state in Australia, covering an area of more than 2.5 million square kilometres which is approximately one-third of Australia’s total landmass. The state is 10 times the size of the UK and most of Western Europe fits within its borders.

The population of Western Australia is approximately 2.5 million with 75% living in Perth and its surrounding areas.

Other significant population centers include Bunbury (65,000), Geraldton (32,000), Kalgoorlie-Boulder (31,000), Albany (27,000), Karratha (17,000), Broome (13,000) and Port Hedland (14,000).

Perth

Perth is located on the banks of the Swan River and sits directly beneath Kings Park which is one of the largest inner city parks in the world with stunning views of Perth City, the Swan River, Indian Ocean and surrounding suburbs. The total area of the park is 400.6 hectares and features both cultivated gardens and untamed bush land and is home to the spectacular Western Australian Botanic Garden, which displays over 3,000 species of the State’s unique flora.

If you are interested in moving to Western Australia, please contact Concept Australia to discuss your visa options:

London/Kent Office

Kingfisher House
21-23 Elmfield Road
Bromley
Kent
BR1 1LT

Telephone: 020 8315 6701 or email: info@conceptaustralia.co.uk

Office hours - Monday to Friday from 09:00 -17:00