Architectural Draftsperson — South Australia Nomination
South Australia Skilled Visa Nomination · Adelaide
At a glance
- Program
- South Australia Skilled Visa Nomination
- Currently open
- Yes (per latest data — verify with state program)
- Capital
- Adelaide
- Program notes
- Talent and Innovators streams alongside the broader skilled occupation list. Strong focus on candidates with prior connection to South Australia.
Official program page: https://migration.sa.gov.au
Skills assessment
For Architectural Draftsperson, the assessing authority for migration purposes is VETASSESS.
Architectural Draftsperson in South Australia — nomination overview
Architectural Draftsperson (ANZSCO 312111) is a recognised skilled occupation under Australia's migration framework, opening pathways for qualified professionals to live and work in South Australia. South Australia has identified strong demand for skilled workers to support its growing economy and regional development priorities. The South Australia Skilled Nominated (Subclass 190) and Skilled Work Regional (Subclass 491) nomination programs provide viable pathways for experienced architectural draftsperson professionals with demonstrated expertise in the architectural drafting and building design sector. Applicants must satisfy age requirements, English language proficiency benchmarks, and a positive skills assessment from VETASSESS. A state or territory nomination through South Australia adds five points to an Expression of Interest (EOI) submitted via SkillSelect, while a regional (Subclass 491) nomination awards ten points, potentially elevating the candidate's total score sufficiently to receive an invitation to apply. Candidates should carefully review South Australia's occupation list and nomination criteria before lodging an EOI, as state requirements and occupational ceilings can change between invitation rounds. Migration Agents Registration Authority (MARA) agents can provide personalised advice on pathways and eligibility requirements for your specific circumstances.
Content last generated: 2026-06-26
Visa pathways for Architectural Draftsperson
All visa subclasses this occupation qualifies for, including the Subclass 190 and 491 pathways that South Australia nominates.
- 186Details →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 190Details →Skilled Nominated visa
Permanent visa for workers nominated by a state or territory government.
- 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.