Artistic Director — Subclass 190 Pathway
Skilled Nominated visa · Permanent
At a glance
- Visa
- Subclass 190 — Skilled Nominated visa
- Points test
- Yes — points-tested via SkillSelect
- Sponsor
- State / territory nomination required
- Eligibility list
- MLTSSLSTSOLCSOL
- Base fee
- from $4,640 (check immi.gov.au for current fee)
- Processing time
- ~8-14 months (median)
Skills assessment for this occupation
Assessing Artistic Director for migration purposes is handled by: VETASSESS.
Each occupation has a single designated assessing authority for migration purposes — refer to the occupation page for the body that assesses it.
Artistic Director × Subclass 190 — pathway overview
The Artistic Director occupation (ANZSCO 212111) appears on the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and Combined Skilled Occupation List (CSOL), making it eligible for the Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa. This permanent points-tested visa requires nomination from an Australian state or territory government. Applicants must obtain a positive skills assessment from VETASSESS before submitting an Expression of Interest through SkillSelect. A state or territory nomination adds five points to the SkillSelect score. Applicants must be under 45 and hold Competent English (IELTS 6.0 in each band or equivalent). Individual jurisdiction programs vary in their occupation lists and eligibility requirements; confirming the current status of this occupation with the target state's migration office is advisable. The indicative fee is from AUD 4,640, with processing typically 8 to 14 months. Successful applicants are generally expected to live and work in the nominating state for a defined period following visa grant. For advice tailored to your individual circumstances, always consult a registered MARA migration agent.
Content last generated: 2026-06-26
Key requirements
High-level criteria for Subclass 190. Verify every requirement on immi.gov.au before applying.
- Under 45 years of age at invitation
- Competent English (IELTS 6 or equivalent)
- Positive skills assessment in a nominated occupation on a state list
- State or territory nomination (each state runs its own program)
- Commitment to live and work in the nominating state
- Health and character requirements
Other visa pathways for Artistic Director
- 186Details →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 189Details →Skilled Independent visa
Permanent points-tested visa for workers not sponsored by an employer, family member, or state.
- 482Details →Skills in Demand visa
Employer-sponsored temporary visa (formerly TSS) for occupations on the relevant list.
- 485Details →Temporary Graduate visa
Post-study work visa for recent graduates of Australian qualifications.
- 491Details →Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
Five-year provisional visa for workers willing to live and work in regional Australia.
- 494Details →Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa
Five-year employer-sponsored provisional visa in regional Australia, with a path to PR.
State nominations for Artistic Director
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.