Physiotherapist — 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 Physiotherapist for migration purposes is handled by: APC.
Each occupation has a single designated assessing authority for migration purposes — refer to the occupation page for the body that assesses it.
Physiotherapist × Subclass 190 — pathway overview
Physiotherapist (ANZSCO 252511) is listed on the skilled occupation list for the Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa, making state and territory nomination available to suitably qualified applicants. This visa is a permanent points-tested visa that requires nomination by an Australian state or territory government. The 190 visa requires nomination by an Australian state or territory, which adds five points to the applicant's points score. Applicants must submit an EOI through SkillSelect and receive an invitation from both the state/territory and the Department of Home Affairs. Each state and territory publishes its own occupation list and nomination criteria, and requirements for health professionals may include commitments to work in underserved communities or specific regional locations. A skills assessment from the Physiotherapy Board of Australia via AHPRA is required before lodging an Expression of Interest through SkillSelect. The assessment confirms that qualifications and experience meet Australian standards for the Physiotherapist occupation. Health, character, and English language requirements must be satisfied. Registration with AHPRA is mandatory before commencing practice in Australia. 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 Physiotherapist
- 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 Physiotherapist
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.