Canberra welcomes highly skilled migrants to the ACT.
Updates
- The new ACT Migration Application portal is now open and available for RCB Support applications and Canberra Matrix submissions.
- 2026-27 allocations: The ACT has a nomination allocation for the 2026-27 program year. The allocation has not yet been finalised.
- Invitation round: The next invitation round will be conducted on Thursday 12 November 2026. Go to Canberra Matrix Invitation Rounds information page to find out more about the next invitation rounds.
- Now available: Information on the most recent Canberra Matrix invitation round of 12 October 2026.
- National Innovation Visa (subclass 858): The ACT Government nomination process is not yet open and we are not currently responding to expressions of interest.
Information for ACT employers about employing migrants.
We welcome business migrants and entrepreneurs who want to invest in Canberra.
Find resources to help with your nomination, including a key documents checklist, forms and Invitation rounds.