Boat Builder and Repairer — 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 Boat Builder and Repairer for migration purposes is handled by: TRA.
Each occupation has a single designated assessing authority for migration purposes — refer to the occupation page for the body that assesses it.
Boat Builder and Repairer × Subclass 190 — pathway overview
Boat Builder and Repairer (ANZSCO 399111) is eligible for the Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa. As an occupation on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and Combined Skilled Occupation List (CSOL), it is broadly eligible for state and territory nomination under the Subclass 190 visa. Boat Builders and Repairers construct, maintain, and repair watercraft including recreational boats, commercial vessels, and fibreglass craft, working with timber, fibreglass, aluminium, and composites to build and restore hulls and fittings. This visa is points-tested; applicants must score at least 65 points and lodge an Expression of Interest through SkillSelect. State or territory nomination adds five points to the applicant's score and is required before a visa invitation can be issued. Skills assessment by the Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) is required to verify qualifications and work experience. Competent English and satisfactory health and character outcomes are mandatory. Processing involves two stages: state or territory nomination and Department of Home Affairs visa assessment, typically totalling six to eighteen months. The Subclass 190 application fee is approximately AUD 4,640. The visa grants permanent residence immediately upon grant with no regional living obligation. 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 Boat Builder and Repairer
- 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 Boat Builder and Repairer
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.