Interior Designer — 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 Interior Designer 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.
Interior Designer × Subclass 190 — pathway overview
Interior Designers (ANZSCO 232511) may be eligible for the Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa, which provides a permanent residence pathway through state or territory government nomination. The occupation must appear on the relevant state occupation list for the application year. Applicants must obtain a skills assessment through the Design Institute of Australia before submitting an Expression of Interest through SkillSelect. The points test applies, and state nomination adds 5 points to the applicant's total. English language proficiency at the competent level is required, along with a maximum age of 45 at the time of invitation. The Subclass 190 grants permanent residence upon visa grant, with no obligation to live or work in a particular region. Processing times range from 6 to 18 months. Government fees are approximately AUD 4,240 for the primary applicant. Interior Designers with experience in commercial, retail, hospitality, healthcare, or sustainable design may find stronger nomination prospects in states with construction and property development activity. 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 Interior Designer
- 186Details →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 482Details →Skills in Demand visa
Employer-sponsored temporary visa (formerly TSS) for occupations on the relevant list.
- 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 Interior Designer
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.