Petroleum Engineer — 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 Petroleum Engineer for migration purposes is handled by: EA.
Each occupation has a single designated assessing authority for migration purposes — refer to the occupation page for the body that assesses it.
Petroleum Engineer × Subclass 190 — pathway overview
Petroleum Engineers (ANZSCO 233612) are eligible for the Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa, a permanent residence visa requiring state or territory government nomination. This occupation is listed on the MLTSSL, enabling access to state-sponsored permanent skilled migration. Applicants lodge an EOI through SkillSelect and receive a state nomination invitation. Western Australia, which hosts the bulk of Australia's oil and gas activity, frequently includes Petroleum Engineer occupations in its state nomination criteria. State nomination adds five points to the applicant's total score. Skill assessment through Engineers Australia is mandatory. The CDR or qualification-recognition pathway applies. Competent English is the minimum language level. Government fees are approximately AUD 4,640 for primary applicants, with state-specific nomination fees in addition. Processing times run six to twelve months from invitation. Petroleum Engineers with Australian or internationally recognised qualifications and industry experience are well-placed for nomination in resource states. 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 Petroleum Engineer
- 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 Petroleum Engineer
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.