Ship's Master — New South Wales Nomination
NSW Skilled Nomination · Sydney
At a glance
- Program
- NSW Skilled Nomination
- Currently open
- Yes (per latest data — verify with state program)
- Capital
- Sydney
- Program notes
- Uses a Critical Skills List combined with targeted streams aligned to NSW priority sectors. Applicants must be invited to apply.
Official program page: https://www.nsw.gov.au/visas-and-migration
Skills assessment
For Ship's Master, the assessing authority for migration purposes is AMSA.
Ship's Master in New South Wales — nomination overview
Ship's Master (ANZSCO 231213) appears on the Regional Occupation List (ROL) and is eligible for state nomination in New South Wales under the NSW Skilled Work from Overseas program. Skilled migrants with a valid SkillSelect Expression of Interest may be invited to apply once New South Wales opens invitations for this occupation. NSW typically requires applicants to demonstrate genuine ties to the state or a credible plan to live and work in New South Wales. Skills assessment from AMSA is required. AMSA (Australian Maritime Safety Authority) assesses maritime qualifications and competencies against Australian standards. Applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency through an approved test and satisfy health and character requirements. State or territory nomination may provide access to the Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional visa, a provisional pathway requiring three years of regional residence before the applicant can apply for the Subclass 191 permanent visa. State nomination adds fifteen points to the SkillSelect score. Nomination processing in NSW typically takes four to twelve weeks, and visa fees are payable to the Department of Home Affairs. For advice tailored to your individual circumstances, always consult a registered MARA migration agent.
Content last generated: 2026-06-26
Visa pathways for Ship's Master
All visa subclasses this occupation qualifies for, including the Subclass 190 and 491 pathways that New South Wales nominates.