State nomination · South Australia
South Australia Subclass 190 & 491 State Nomination
If Adelaide is your target, Subclass 190 is your pathway to permanent residency — and unlike most other states, Adelaide itself qualifies as a Category 2 designated regional area under the federal framework, meaning Subclass 491 is also available in metro Adelaide. For applicants open to regional SA — Barossa, Fleurieu Peninsula, Kangaroo Island, or regional cities like Whyalla, Mt Gambier, and Port Augusta — the regional classification opens further opportunities.
How does SA state nomination work?
South Australia nominates under subclass 190 and 491 through four streams. Onshore applicants submit a Registration of Interest to Skilled & Business Migration. Offshore applicants do not. They are invited straight from a SkillSelect EOI naming SA first.
Key facts
- Adelaide metro is Category 2 regional. Subclass 491 is available in the city itself, unlike Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane.
- Offshore applicants submit no ROI. EOI only, with South Australia selected as first preferred state.
- SA must be your FIRST preference in SkillSelect. If another state is first, SA cannot see your EOI at all.
- Fourteen days to respond to an invitation. Not extended, for any reason.
- Current 491 holders are not eligible for SA's 190 (SA terms and conditions). SA publishes nothing about the 489. If you hold a 491, your pathway is the 191.
- Construction and trades need 1 year in 3, not the standard 3 years in 5. SA names the 15 occupations it applies to — the list is on this page.
- A two-year commitment applies. You must live and work in SA for at least two years after grant.
- One SA nomination application at a time. You cannot run two in parallel.
- "Full-time" is 30 hours a week onshore, 20 offshore. The onshore streams set 30. Offshore uses SkillSelect's 20-hour definition.
South Australia has four nomination streams — each with different residency requirements — and one critical rule most applicants miss: offshore applicants do not submit a Registration of Interest (ROI). They are invited directly from their SkillSelect EOI. Onshore applicants must submit an ROI through the SA Skilled & Business Migration portal. Choosing the wrong pathway or missing this distinction can delay your application by a full program year.
Is South Australia open right now?
Programme status changes during the year and is not held on this page. Allocations, invitation rounds and occupation lists are tracked in one place, with the date each state was last checked: state nomination status — all eight states.
Two things hold whatever the status says. A SkillSelect EOI is free and valid for two years. But South Australia must be your first preferred state or SA cannot see you at all. And occupation lists reset with each programme year, so an occupation eligible last year may not be this year.
Quick Visa Facts — South Australia
| Subclass 190 | Subclass 491 | |
|---|---|---|
| Visa type | Permanent residency | Provisional (5 yrs) → PR via Subclass 191 |
| Minimum points | 65 total (60 base + 5 nomination) | 65 total (50 base + 15 nomination) |
| Age | Must not have turned 45 at the time of invitation to apply (Home Affairs) — not at nomination | Must not have turned 45 at the time of invitation to apply (Home Affairs) — not at nomination |
| English | Competent English minimum — a Home Affairs visa criterion; check whether the state or your assessing authority sets higher | Competent English minimum — a Home Affairs visa criterion; check whether the state or your assessing authority sets higher |
| Occupation | Must be on SA's Skilled Occupation List for the relevant stream | Must be on SA's Skilled Occupation List for the relevant stream |
| Priority sectors | Building & construction, Defence, Education, Engineering, Health, Manufacturing | Building & construction, Defence, Education, Engineering, Health, Manufacturing |
| Work experience — general | ≥3 years in nominated/closely related occupation within last 5 years | ≥3 years in nominated/closely related occupation within last 5 years |
| Work experience — construction/trades | ≥1 year within last 3 years | ≥1 year within last 3 years |
| Onshore process | Submit ROI via SA SBM portal + hold SkillSelect EOI | Submit ROI via SA SBM portal + hold SkillSelect EOI |
| Offshore process | EOI in SkillSelect only — NO ROI required. Invited directly from EOI. | EOI in SkillSelect only — NO ROI required. Invited directly from EOI. |
| Nomination fee | AUD 394 (non-refundable) | AUD 394 (non-refundable) |
| ROI fee | Nil | Nil |
| Response window | 14 days to submit nomination application after invitation | 14 days to submit nomination application after invitation |
| Two-year commitment | Yes — must live and work in SA for ≥2 years after visa grant | Yes — must live and work in SA for ≥2 years after visa grant |
| Current 491 holder applying for 190 | Not eligible (SA terms and conditions) | N/A |
Allocations and open/closed status are not on this page
Place numbers and whether rounds are running change during a programme year. They are held on the state nomination status page, dated per state.
Adelaide and South Australia Cities — Which Visa Applies to Your Location?
South Australia has a significant advantage over states like NSW and Victoria: Adelaide metro is classified as a Category 2 designated regional area under the Department of Home Affairs framework — meaning Subclass 491 is available in metropolitan Adelaide. This is a major strategic benefit that most applicants do not know. You can target Adelaide's city lifestyle while accessing the 15 nomination bonus points from the 491 pathway.
| City / Area | 190 eligible? | 491 eligible? | DHA category | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide (metro) | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes — Category 2 | Category 2 | Adelaide metro qualifies for 491. Verify specific postcode at immi.homeaffairs.gov.au before applying. |
| Gawler / Barossa Valley | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes — Category 3 | Category 3 | Regional SA — strong agriculture and tourism employment base. |
| Fleurieu Peninsula | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes — Category 3 | Category 3 | Regional SA — growing wine, tourism, and services sector. |
| Whyalla | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes — Category 3 | Category 3 | Regional industrial city — steel, manufacturing, energy. Strong demand in construction and engineering. |
| Port Augusta | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes — Category 3 | Category 3 | Regional hub — services, energy, and transport sector. Outer Regional stream may apply. |
| Port Pirie | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes — Category 3 | Category 3 | Regional industrial city — mining services, manufacturing, healthcare. |
| Mt Gambier | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes — Category 3 | Category 3 | Major regional centre — timber, agriculture, healthcare. Strong demand across multiple sectors. |
| Kangaroo Island | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes — Category 3 | Category 3 | Outer regional — tourism, agriculture. Outer Regional Skilled Employment stream may apply. |
| Riverland (Renmark / Berri) | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes — Category 3 | Category 3 | Agriculture, horticulture, food processing. Strong regional demand. |
| Eyre Peninsula (Port Lincoln) | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes — Category 3 | Category 3 | Fishing, aquaculture, agriculture. Outer Regional stream may apply. |
Adelaide is Category 2 regional — Subclass 491 is available in metro Adelaide
Unlike Brisbane, Sydney, or Melbourne, Adelaide's metro postcodes qualify as Category 2 designated regional areas under DHA's framework.
This means you can apply for Subclass 491 through SA state nomination while living in metropolitan Adelaide — receiving the 15 nomination bonus points and accessing the regional pathway to PR.
Always verify your specific postcode at immi.homeaffairs.gov.au regional postcodes before applying.
Outer Regional SA — different stream, lower competition
Applicants living and working in outer regional South Australia (including Kangaroo Island, Eyre Peninsula, and parts of Far North SA) may access the Outer Regional Skilled Employment stream.
This stream has a shorter residency requirement of 9 months instead of 12 months and often experiences lower competition than the main Skilled Employment in SA stream.
Verify current eligibility and outer regional locations at migration.sa.gov.au before applying.
SA Skilled Visa Subclasses
Subclass 190 — Skilled Nominated Visa
Permanent residency through SA state nomination. Live and work anywhere in South Australia from day of grant. SA adds 5 nomination points to your federal EOI score.
- Occupation must be on SA's Skilled Occupation List for your nominated stream.
- Priority sectors: Building & Construction, Defence, Education, Engineering, Health, Manufacturing.
- If priority sector skills but 190 quota exhausted, SA may offer 491 nomination instead.
- Current 491 holders are not eligible for SA 190 nomination (SA terms and conditions).
- Nomination fee: AUD 394 — non-refundable.
- Two-year commitment to live and work in SA after visa grant
→ Full requirements: Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated
Subclass 491 — Skilled Work Regional Visa
Five-year provisional visa. SA adds 15 nomination points. Pathway to permanent residency via Subclass 191 after three years. Adelaide metro qualifies as Category 2 regional under DHA's framework — verify postcode before applying.
- Occupation must be on SA's Skilled Occupation List for your nominated stream.
- Priority sectors same as 190 — applicants in non-priority sectors or where 190 is unavailable may be offered 491.
- Nomination fee: AUD 394 — non-refundable
- Two-year commitment to live and work in SA after visa grant.
→ Full requirements: Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional
Subclass 189 — Skilled Independent Visa
No state nomination required. Federal invitation through SkillSelect only. Best for applicants with a strong points score who want flexibility to live anywhere in Australia, including Adelaide, without depending on state nomination.
→ Full requirements: Subclass 189 Skilled Independent
Compare Visa Types — 189, 190, 491
| Subclass | PR outcome | Nomination | Location fit | Points test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 189 | Direct PR | None required | Anywhere in Australia including Adelaide | Federal invitation only |
| 190 | Direct PR | SA Government (SBM) | Adelaide + all South Australia | Yes — incl. 5 nomination pts |
| 491 | Provisional → PR via 191 | SA regional (SBM) | Adelaide (Cat 2) + regional SA (Cat 3) | Yes — incl. 15 nomination pts |
| 191 | PR (transition) | Not applicable | After 491 regional conditions met | No |
| 887 | PR (legacy) | Not applicable | Legacy regional holders | No |
South Australia's Four Nomination Streams — Which One Applies to You?
SA operates four distinct nomination streams. Each has different residency requirements, work requirements, and ROI processes. Identifying the correct stream before submitting is critical — applying under the wrong stream results in refusal.
| Stream | Who it is for | Key requirements | ROI required? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stream 1 — Skilled Employment in South Australia | Onshore applicants currently living and working in SA in their nominated occupation | Living in SA ≥12 months | Working ≥30 hrs/week for ≥12 months in nominated occupation (same ANZSCO Sub Major Group) | 65+ points including nomination | Occupation on SA Skilled Occupation List | Competent English | Under 45 | Yes — submit via SA SBM portal |
| Stream 2 — South Australian Graduates | International graduates who studied at a SA institution | Completed CRICOS-registered qualification in SA | Worked in nominated occupation post-graduation | 65+ points | Occupation on SA Skilled Occupation List | Competent English | Under 45 | Yes — submit via SA SBM portal |
| Stream 3 — Outer Regional Skilled Employment | Onshore applicants living and working in outer regional SA | Living and working in outer regional SA ≥9 months | Working ≥30 hrs/week in nominated occupation (same ANZSCO Sub Major Group) | 65+ points | Occupation on SA Skilled Occupation List | Competent English | Under 45 | Yes — submit via SA SBM portal |
| Stream 4 — Offshore Applicants | Applicants currently living outside Australia | ≥3 years work experience in nominated/closely related occupation within last 5 years (construction/trades: 1 year in last 3) | Select SA as FIRST preferred state in SkillSelect EOI | 65+ points | Occupation on SA Skilled Occupation List | Competent English | Under 45 | Must meet DHA visa criteria | NO ROI required — invited directly from SkillSelect EOI |
Critical: Offshore Applicants Do NOT Submit an ROI
If you are currently outside Australia, you do not submit a Registration of Interest (ROI) through the SA portal.
Instead, you must submit your Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect and select South Australia as your first preferred state.
South Australia Skilled & Business Migration will invite you directly based on your EOI.
Important: Submitting an ROI as an offshore applicant may cause confusion and could delay your consideration.
Construction and Trades — Reduced Experience Requirement
If your nominated occupation is in the construction or trades sector, South Australia only requires 1 year of full-time skilled employment in the last 3 years instead of the standard 3 years in 5.
This applies to both onshore and offshore applicants in eligible construction and trades occupations.
You should check whether your occupation qualifies on South Australia's Skilled Occupation List.
South Australia names the occupations this applies to. If yours is not on this list, the standard 3-years-in-5 rule applies to you.
| Occupation | ANZSCO code |
|---|---|
| Construction Project Manager | 133111 |
| Construction Estimator | 312114 |
| Welder (First Class) | 322313 |
| Bricklayer | 331111 |
| Carpenter and Joiner | 331211 |
| Carpenter | 331212 |
| Joiner | 331213 |
| Fibrous Plasterer | 333211 |
| Solid Plasterer | 333212 |
| Roof Tiler | 333311 |
| Wall and Floor Tiler | 333411 |
| Plumber (General) | 334111 |
| Roof Plumber | 334115 |
| Electrician (General) | 341111 |
| Electrician (Special Class) | 341112 |
Eligibility Requirements — South Australia
You must meet both Department of Home Affairs visa criteria AND SA's state nomination requirements. Meeting one without the other is not sufficient.
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Age | Must not have turned 45 at the time of invitation to apply for the visa — a Home Affairs criterion, not a state one. Nomination comes first; the age test falls at the later invitation date. SA does not publish a separate age test of its own. |
| Points — Subclass 190 | 65 total = 60 base + 5 nomination points |
| Points — Subclass 491 | 65 total = 50 base + 15 nomination points |
| Occupation | Must be on SA Skilled Occupation List for relevant stream. Check migration.sa.gov.au before applying. |
| Skills assessment | Valid positive assessment matching nominated occupation; must not be expired at time of application |
| English language | Competent English minimum. UK, USA, Canada, NZ, Ireland passport holders exempt from test but must provide test for higher points |
| Work experience — general (offshore) | ≥3 years in nominated/closely related occupation in the last 5 years. "Full-time" here is SkillSelect's definition: at least 20 hours a week. That is NOT the onshore figure. |
| Work experience — construction/trades | ≥1 year in last 3 years (eligible occupations only — verify on SA Skilled Occupation List) |
| Onshore Stream 1 | Residing in SA for the last 12 months, and working the last 12 months and currently employed full-time — at least 30 hours a week — at the same skill level as your nominated occupation (same ANZSCO Sub Major Group, the first two digits of the code) |
| Onshore Stream 2 (Graduate) | CRICOS qualification in SA + work in nominated occupation post-graduation |
| Onshore Stream 3 (Outer Regional) | Lived and worked in Outer Regional SA for the past 9 months, currently employed at 30+ hours a week, same ANZSCO Sub Major Group. SA publishes a separate Outer Regional postcode list — check it, the boundary is narrower than "regional SA" |
| Offshore Stream 4 | Not in Australia; select SA as first preference in SkillSelect EOI; no ROI required |
| 491/489 to 190 | Holders of 491/489 are not eligible for SA 190 nomination |
| Two-year commitment | Must live and work in SA ≥2 years after visa grant |
| One active application | Only one SA nomination application allowed at a time |
How SA Skilled & Business Migration Selects — What Actually Affects Invitation
SA selects the most competitive ROIs (onshore) or EOIs (offshore). Meeting minimum eligibility does not guarantee an invitation. South Australia publishes the factors it ranks on, and they are not the same onshore and offshore. Only the factors below are SA's own.
| Onshore — assessed from your ROI | Offshore — assessed from your EOI | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | English language proficiency | Years and field of skilled employment |
| 2 | Years of skilled experience in your nominated occupation | English language proficiency |
| 3 | Skills and qualifications level | Skills and qualifications level |
| 4 | Salary | EOI points |
| 5 | Assessment of employer | — |
Two onshore factors that surprise people
Salary and assessment of your employer are ranking factors onshore. Your points score is not on SA's published onshore list at all — it appears only on the offshore one. Two applicants on identical points can rank differently on pay and on who employs them. SA states the factors are in no particular order.
How to Apply — South Australia State Nomination
1. Check eligibility and identify your stream: Confirm you meet DHA visa criteria AND SA nomination requirements. Identify which of the four SA streams applies to your situation — onshore (Streams 1–3) or offshore (Stream 4). Verify your occupation is on the current SA Skilled Occupation List at migration.sa.gov.au.
2. Submit your SkillSelect EOI: Lodge your Expression of Interest in SkillSelect and select South Australia as your FIRST preferred state or territory. This is mandatory — SA cannot access your profile if SA is not your first preference. Keep your EOI accurate and current.
3. Onshore applicants — submit an ROI via the SA SBM portal: If you are in Australia, submit your Registration of Interest through the Skilled & Business Migration online portal with all required documents. ROI submission is free. Offshore applicants skip this step entirely.
4. Wait for invitation from SA Skilled & Business Migration: SA issues invitations monthly. Only the most competitive ROIs/EOIs are selected. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee an invitation. SA will email you with instructions to submit your nomination application.
5. Respond within 14 days and submit your visa application: Submit your nomination application and pay the AUD 394 fee before the due date in your invitation email — SA publishes no fixed number of days, and the invitation expires after that date. Ensure all EOI claims are substantiated. If nomination is approved, DHA issues your visa invitation and you have 60 days to lodge your visa application.
The South Australian Graduates stream — verified 2 September 2026
If you studied in South Australia this is usually your route, and it is assessed differently from the skilled-employment streams.
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| EOI first preference | An active SkillSelect EOI with South Australia as your first preferred state |
| Occupation | Eligible under the Graduates stream on South Australia's Skilled Occupation List — the stream has its own marking |
| Course length | CRICOS registered, minimum 46 CRICOS weeks |
| Where you studied | Minimum 75% of the qualification completed in South Australia |
| Residence during study | Resided in SA at least one year during your studies |
| Recent residence | Residing in SA for at least the last 6 months |
| Employment | Full-time for the last 6 months and currently employed full-time — at least 30 hours a week. The job must be related to and at the same ANZSCO Sub-Major Group (first two digits) |
| When it counts | Skilled work experience must be after course completion. Work during your studies does not count |
| Age | Under 45 at the time your nomination is approved — not at ROI or invitation |
| Which visa you get | Priority-sector skills plus a 190-eligible occupation may bring a 190 invitation. Non-priority sectors, or an occupation not eligible for the 190, are invited for the 491. You do not choose |
2025–26 priority sectors: building and construction, defence, education, engineering, health, manufacturing. High-ranking candidates in non-priority sectors may still be considered — but the sector decides which visa you are invited for, not just whether. Sectors reset each programme year.
The English passport shortcut, and its catch. A valid passport from Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, the UK or the USA proves Competent English without a test. But to claim higher English points on your EOI you still need a test result. The passport clears the threshold, not the scale.
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Common Mistakes — SA Skilled Migration
Most SA applications fail for very predictable reasons
Offshore applicants submitting an ROI when they should not. Onshore applicants not selecting South
Australia as first preference in SkillSelect. Current Subclass 491/489 holders applying for Subclass 190
nomination. EOI claims not properly substantiated with valid supporting evidence. Missing the 14-day
nomination submission window.
- Offshore applicants submitting an ROI — this is not required for offshore applicants. SA invites them directly from SkillSelect EOI. Submitting an ROI as an overseas resident can delay and complicate your consideration.
- Not selecting SA as first preference in SkillSelect — SA can only access EOIs where SA is selected as the first preferred state. If you have NSW or VIC as first preference and SA second, SA cannot consider you for nomination
- Current 491 visa holders applying for SA Subclass 190 — SA's terms and conditions state this is ineligible.
- Applying under the wrong stream — each stream has specific residency requirements. Applying under the Skilled Employment stream without 12 months of SA residence, or the Outer Regional stream without outer regional SA employment, will result in refusal.
- EOI claims that cannot be proven — SA states your application must demonstrate eligibility for every EOI claim at the time of invitation. Unsupported claims result in refusal, and the fee is non-refundable.
- Letting occupation eligibility expire — SA's Skilled Occupation List is updated regularly. An occupation available one month may be capped or removed the next. Always check the current list immediately before submitting.
- Missing the due date in your invitation email — SA's nomination application must be submitted and the fee paid before the date listed in the invitation, and the invitation expires after it. SA publishes no fixed number of days, so read your own email. Have all documents ready before your ROI is submitted, not after.
Related Visas and Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the SA skilled migration program open right now?
Check before you rely on an answer. A programme year starts on 1 July, often before the federal allocation is settled. So early in a year a state may be running on interim numbers, or not inviting at all. Current status by state is on our state nomination status page, and on migration.sa.gov.au. Lodge your EOI regardless — it is free and valid for two years.
Is Adelaide regional for Subclass 491?
Yes. Adelaide's metropolitan postcodes are classified as Category 2 designated regional areas under the Department of Home Affairs regional framework. This means Subclass 491 is available in metropolitan Adelaide — a significant advantage over states like NSW and Victoria where the capital city is not classified as regional. Always verify your specific postcode at immi.homeaffairs.gov.au before applying.
Do offshore applicants need to submit an ROI?
No. If you are currently outside Australia, you do not submit a Registration of Interest through the SA portal. Submit your SkillSelect EOI and select South Australia as your first preferred state — SA will consider you directly from your EOI. Only onshore applicants in the three onshore streams need to submit an ROI.
What are SA's priority sectors?
Building and Construction, Defence, Education, Engineering, Health, and Manufacturing, in alphabetical order. Applicants with skills and experience in these sectors are prioritised for Subclass 190 nomination. High-ranking applicants in non-priority sectors may also be considered, and may be offered 491 nomination if the 190 allocation is exhausted.
What is the nomination fee for SA?
AUD 394 for both Subclass 190 and Subclass 491 nominations, as published by Skilled & Business Migration. Submitting a Registration of Interest is free. The fee is charged when you submit the application and is non-refundable for any reason, including refusal. Confirm the current figure at migration.sa.gov.au before you pay (checked 7 September 2026).
Can I apply for SA 190 if I currently hold a 491 visa?
No. SA's terms and conditions state that current holders of a Subclass 491 visa are not eligible to apply for South Australian Subclass 190 nomination. SA publishes nothing about the 489 in this context. If you hold a 491 visa and want permanent residency, your pathway is through Subclass 191 (after meeting residency and income requirements) rather than SA 190 nomination.
How long do I need to live in SA before applying onshore?
It depends on your stream. Stream 1 (Skilled Employment in SA): residing in SA for the last 12 months, plus 12 months working and currently employed at 30+ hours per week in the same ANZSCO Sub Major Group. Stream 2 (SA Graduates): graduation-based — no specific months of SA residence required beyond completion of SA study. Stream 3 (Outer Regional): 9 months lived and worked in Outer Regional SA at 30+ hours per week. SA publishes a separate Outer Regional postcode list, narrower than "regional SA".
Does SA nomination guarantee I will receive a 190 visa?
No — in two ways. First, SA nomination gives you a DHA invitation to apply for the visa — but you must still satisfy all DHA visa requirements. Second, even meeting SA's published 190 criteria does not guarantee 190 nomination — if SA's 190 allocation is exhausted, SA may offer 491 nomination instead. SA explicitly states its published requirements are an indicative guide only.
Can I include my family in an SA nomination application?
Yes. Eligible family members including your spouse or de facto partner and dependent children can generally be included in your visa application. Family members must meet DHA visa requirements. SA nomination covers the primary applicant — family visa processing is handled by DHA as secondary applicants.
What is the SA DAMA?
South Australia has a Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) — the Adelaide City Technology and Innovation Advancement DAMA — which provides employer-sponsored pathways for skilled workers in occupations not available through the standard points-tested GSM program. If you have a specific job offer from an SA employer and your occupation is not on the standard SA Skilled Occupation List, the DAMA may be worth exploring. Speak with a registered migration agent for advice on whether the SA DAMA applies to your situation.
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Sources and last checked dates
- Skilled & Business Migration SA — nomination requirements and the AUD 394 fee checked 7 September 2026 open ↗
- Skilled & Business Migration SA — Skilled Employment in South Australia stream checked 7 September 2026 open ↗
- Skilled & Business Migration SA — Outer Regional Skilled Employment stream checked 7 September 2026 open ↗
- Skilled & Business Migration SA — Offshore stream, including the 15 trades occupations checked 7 September 2026 open ↗
- Department of Home Affairs — designated regional area postcodes checked 7 September 2026 open ↗
- Department of Home Affairs — subclass 190 Skilled Nominated checked 7 September 2026 open ↗
- Department of Home Affairs — subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional checked 7 September 2026 open ↗
Programme settings, allocations and occupation lists change during a programme year — confirm the current position with the source before acting on anything on this page.