Northern Territory Designated Area Migration Agreement
Important update on the NT DAMA program
A new Northern Territory Designated Area Migration Agreement (NT DAMA III) has been executed between the Northern Territory and Australian governments on 19 March 2025.
The new agreement features an expanded occupation list, more nomination places and streamlined applications processes for NT employers.
Updates to this website and the online application portal to reflect the NT DAMA III are currently underway and will be made available shortly.
It is expected that the online application portal will open for new endorsement applications under NT DAMA III by 31 March 2025.
The program remains suspended for new endorsement applications while we transition to the new NT DAMA III.
Information for Northern Territory businesses to sponsor skilled and semi-skilled overseas worker under the Northern Territory Designated Area Migration Agreement (NT DAMA).
- Important update on the NT DAMA program
Read important information about the update from NT DAMA II to NT DAMA III. - About the Northern Territory Designated Area Migration Agreement
Information for business interested employing overseas worker under the Northern Territory Designated Area Migration Agreement (NT DAMA). - Step by step guide for employers
Application process and how to apply for the Northern Territory Designated Area Migration Agreement. - NT DAMA occupations list
Occupations eligible for sponsorship under the Northern Territory Designated Area Migration Agreement. - Concessions available
English language and Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) concessions available under the Northern Territory Designated Area Migration Agreement. - Qualifications, experience and age requirements for nominated overseas workers
Information on qualification and experience that overseas workers are required to demonstrate under the Northern Territory Designated Area Migration Agreement. - How businesses are assessed as being eligible
Criteria to determine if a businesses can use the Northern Territory Designated Area Migration Agreement. - How to find an Australian worker
Information on how companies can prove their search for Australian citizens or permanent residents in relation to the Northern Territory Designated Area Migration Agreement. - Fees and charges
Fees and charges in relation to the Northern Territory Designated Area Migration Agreement. - Permanent residence pathway
Information for employees and businesses on a permanent residency opportunity under the Northern Territory Designated Area Migration Agreement. - Subsequent endorsement (deed of variation) process
Endorsement process for employing workers for subsequent years under the Northern Territory Designated Area Migration Agreement. - Frequently asked questions: Designated Area Migration Agreement
Frequently asked questions in relation to the Northern Territory Designated Area Migration Agreement.