Invitation Rounds
14 Oct 2026
The Victorian Government issues invitations to selected ROIs through regular invitation rounds. In each invitation round ROIs with the highest VPT total at that time are invited.
Invitation outcomes depend on the competitiveness of the ROI pool at the time of the invitation round.
No Fixed Pass Mark
Unlike the Australian Government’s points test (SkillSelect), the VPT does not have a fixed ‘pass mark’. Invitations are issued to ROIs with the highest VPT totals in each invitation round.
Australian Government SkillSelect points
The Australian Government's points test (SkillSelect) is used by the Australian Government to determine eligibility for a skilled visa. The Australian Government requires all applicants to score at least 65 points on the Australian points test.
Note: The VPT is used to assess ROIs for Victorian skilled visa nominations.
Your competitiveness
An applicant's competitiveness depends on their VPT total relative to other applicants and the availability of limited nomination places.
The Victoria government is therefore not able to provide information about your likelihood of being invited or how your points compare to other applicants .
An invitation to apply for a nomination application or a successful nomination application is not guaranteed.
Personal circumstances
The Victoria government is unable to prioritise invitations based on personal circumstances such as age or the expiry of a current visa or supporting documents.
Victoria Updates - 13/10/2026
From 2026–27, fees for service will apply to submit Registrations of Interest and visa nomination applications for the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) and the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491).
Applicants who submitted an ROI in a previous program year must submit a new ROI when the 2026–27 program opens to be considered for nomination.
The Department of Home Affairs allows the Victoria (VIC) Government to nominate applicants for the following visa types:
- Skilled Work Regional Visa (Provisional) – Subclass 491
- Skilled Nominated Visa (Permanent) – Subclass 190
If you are interested in being considered by the VIC Government, you need to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) visa SkillSelect. SkillSelect is the program administered by the Department of Home Affairs.
Victoria’s Skilled Migration Program
Onshore and offshore applicants can apply
In addition to applicants living in Victoria, Victoria will also be selecting applicants living outside Australia for the subclass 190 visa in all eligible occupations.
For the subclass 491 visa in addition to applicants living in Victoria, applicants living offshore can apply, noting Victoria are currently prioritising health occupations for subclass 491 visa nomination.
More eligible occupations
All occupations on the relevant Department of Home Affairs occupation list are now eligible, and applicants are no longer required to be using STEMM skills and working in a target sector to apply.
General Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible to apply to be considered for selection for a Victorian skilled visa nomination, you must meet the following criteria:
- be living in Victoria or overseas,
- be committed to living and working in Victoria,
- have had your Registration of Interest (ROI) selected,
- be under 45 years of age,
- have at least Competent English
- have a valid Skills Assessment in an occupation on the eligible skilled occupation for this visa,
- have achieved at least 65 point on the Australian Government’s points test for your Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect.
For further information about the eligibility requirements for the Subclass 190 and Subclass 491 visa pathways, see our page on Victoria Skilled Visa Nomination Program – 190 and 491 Visa.
Victoria Occupation List
All occupations on the relevant Department of Home Affairs occupation list are eligible for Victorian Nomination.
English Language Requirements
The Victorian Skilled Migration Program requires that all applicants have an English level equivalent to IELTS 6.0. For further information about the English language tests and requirements, see our page on English Language Requirements for Victoria State Nomination.
State and Territory nominated visa allocations
Following consultation with States and Territories, the following nomination levels have been allocated for 2025-26 and comparison to the previous financial year:
2025-26 state and territory nomination allocations
| State | 190 visa | 491 visa | Total(2025-26) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT | 800 (-200) | 800 (+0) | 1600 (-200) |
| NSW | 2,100 (-900) | 1,500 (-500) | 3,600 (-1,400) |
| NT | 850 (+50) | 800 (+0) | 1,650 (+50) |
| QLD | 1,850 (+1,250) | 750 (+150) | 2,600 (+1,400) |
| SA | 1,350 (-1,650) | 900 (+100) | 2,250 (-1,550) |
| TAS | 1,200 (-900) | 650 (-110) | 1,850 (-1,010) |
| VIC | 2,700 (-300) | 700 (-1,400) | 3,400 (-1,700) |
| WA | 2,000 (-1,000) | 1,400 (-600) | 3,400 (-1,600) |
| Sub Total | 12,850 | 7,500 | 20,350 |
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State and Territory nominated visa allocations
Following consultation with States and Territories, the following nomination levels have been allocated for 2025-26 and comparison to the previous financial year:
2025-26 state and territory nomination allocations
| State | 190 visa | 491 visa | Total(2025-26) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT | 800 (-200) | 800 (+0) | 1600 (-200) |
| NSW | 2,100 (-900) | 1,500 (-500) | 3,600 (-1,400) |
| NT | 850 (+50) | 800 (+0) | 1,650 (+50) |
| QLD | 1,850 (+1,250) | 750 (+150) | 2,600 (+1,400) |
| SA | 1,350 (-1,650) | 900 (+100) | 2,250 (-1,550) |
| TAS | 1,200 (-900) | 650 (-110) | 1,850 (-1,010) |
| VIC | 2,700 (-300) | 700 (-1,400) | 3,400 (-1,700) |
| WA | 2,000 (-1,000) | 1,400 (-600) | 3,400 (-1,600) |
| Sub Total | 12,850 | 7,500 | 20,350 |
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