Urban and Regional Planner — 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 Urban and Regional Planner 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.
Urban and Regional Planner × Subclass 190 — pathway overview
Urban and Regional Planners (ANZSCO 232611) may be eligible for the Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa, a permanent residence pathway requiring state or territory government nomination. This occupation appears on several state occupation lists due to sustained demand across metropolitan, peri-urban, and regional planning sectors. Applicants must obtain a positive skills assessment from the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) before submitting an Expression of Interest through SkillSelect. The points test applies, and state nomination adds 5 points to the total score. English language proficiency at the competent level is required, with a maximum age of 45 at the time of invitation. The Subclass 190 grants immediate permanent residence, allowing holders to live and work anywhere in Australia. Processing times typically range from 6 to 18 months. Government fees are approximately AUD 4,240 for the primary applicant. Urban and Regional Planners are sought by local government, state planning departments, property developers, environmental consultancies, and infrastructure agencies. Planners with experience in housing policy, environmental assessment, or transport corridor planning may find particularly strong nomination prospects. 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 Urban and Regional Planner
- 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 Urban and Regional Planner
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.