How long does the 190 visa take right now? Most applicants get their grant in 5–10 months.

Based on 44 grants reported by the community · updated 6 Aug 2026

50% of cases within
4m 23d
the typical case
75% of cases within
10m 13d
plan around this
90% of cases within
17m 25d
long-wait scenario
Every grant, plotted
⚡ Onshore·PriOnshore·StdOffshore·Std
median 4m 24d0d10m 8d20m 15d30m 23d41m
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Journey milestones · median days from lodgement
Lodged0d
Medicals14d
Granted4m 24d
Median wait · by grant month
Jun 2026Jul 2026Aug 2026

Median lodge→grant days per grant month · community-reported

Median wait by state · 190

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Median wait by processing queue · MD-119
Onshore • Priority occupations2m 16d · 3 cases
Onshore • Standard2m 13d · 1 cases
Recent 190 grantsView all →
✓ GRANTED190Onshore · QLD10h ago
312312 · Electrical Engineering Technician
65 pts · Lodged 25 May 2026 · Granted 6 Aug 2026
2m 13d
lodge → grant
✓ GRANTED⚡ PRIORITY190Onshore · NSW1d ago
331212 · Carpenter
65 pts · Lodged 21 May 2026 · Granted 5 Aug 2026
2m 16d
lodge → grant
✓ GRANTED⚡ PRIORITY190Onshore · ACT1d ago
272114 · Rehabilitation Counsellor
Lodged 22 May 2026 · Granted 5 Aug 2026
2m 15d
lodge → grant
✓ GRANTED⚡ PRIORITY190Onshore · VIC1d ago
233211 · Civil Engineer
90 pts · Lodged 16 Jan 2026 · Granted 5 Aug 2026
6m 21d
lodge → grant
✓ GRANTED190ACT3d ago
241213 · Primary School Teacher
75 pts · Lodged 7 May 2026 · Granted 3 Aug 2026
2m 28d
lodge → grant
Frequently asked questions
How long does the 190 visa take right now?

Based on 44 grants reported by the community, half of subclass 190 applicants get their grant within 4m 23d of lodgement, and 75% within 10m 13d.

What is the fastest 190 visa grant reported?

The fastest reported subclass 190 grant took 2m 13d from lodgement to grant; the slowest took 40m 6d.

Does lodging onshore or offshore change 190 processing time?

Yes — processing queues differ. Community medians: Onshore • Priority occupations: 2m 16d · Onshore • Standard: 2m 13d.

Where does this data come from?

Every data point is a visa timeline reported by a real applicant in the Skilled Visa Tracker app. These are community-sourced estimates, not migration advice, and are not affiliated with the Department of Home Affairs.