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Subclass 190 & 491

Victoria – Skilled Migration Nomination Requirement (Update: Victorian Points Test)

Victoria Updates

23/10/2026: 

Victoria’s 2026–27 skilled visa nomination program is now open for Registrations of Interest for the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190).

Registrations of Interest for subclass 491 nomination are not currently being accepted.

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.

State and Territory Nomination Allocation - Victoria (2026-27)

The Australian Government allocated 3,400 skilled visa nomination places to Victoria for the 2025-26 program.

For 2026–27, Victoria has been provided with 900 nomination places for the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190).

Victoria’s allocation consists of:

2026–27 fees for service – Victoria

The following fees for service apply:

  • Registration of Interest: $60 excluding GST*
  • Nomination application: $180 excluding GST*, payable only if you are invited to apply for nomination.

*GST of 10% applies if you are in Australia at the time of payment. The Registration of Interest fee is charged once per program year.

Victorian Points Test (VPT)

The Victorian Skilled Visa Nomination Program uses the Victorian Points Test (VPT) to rank all Registrations of Interest (ROIs) when selecting ROIs for Victorian nomination for the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) and the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491).

This ranking is based on a combination of the following seven weighted factors:

  • Age,
  • English language,
  • Years of experience in the nominated occupation,
  • Educational qualification,
  • Occupation skill level,
  • Partner’s skill  (if applicable), and
  • Annual earnings from skilled employment in Victoria (if applicable).

Each factor contributes to an ROI’s VPT total. ROIs are ranked from highest to lowest based on their VPT total.

Range Points
18 265
19 282
20-29 300
30 286
31 270
32 256
33 240
34 226
35 210
36 196
37 180
38 166
39 150
40 136
41 106
42 76
43 46
44 16

Range Points
Competent 0
Proficient 100
Superior 200

Range Points
0 years 0
1 year 20
2-3 years 40
4-5 years 60
6-7 years 80
More than 8 years 100

Range Points
Other 25
Bachelors and Honours 50
Masters 75
PhD 100

Range Points
Skill level 3 occupation 0
Skill level 2

occupation

 0
Skill level 1 occupation 50

Requirement Points
  1. You have claimed 10 points for Partner Skills in your SkillSelect EOI and
  2. Your partner will be included in your state nominated visa application and
  3. Your partner’s occupation is a current priority industry occupation
 50
You are single, have an Australian partner, or do not meet the requirements above. 0

Range (AUD) Points
$80,000-$84,999 8
$85,000-$89,999 16
$90,000-$94,999 24
$95,000-$99,999 32
$100,000-$104,999 39
$105,000-$109,999 47
$110,000-$114,999 55
$115,000-$119,999 63
$120,000-$124,999 71
$125,000-$129,999 79
$130,000-$134,999 87
$135,000-$139,999 95
$140,000-$144,999 103
$145,000-$149,999 111
$150,000-$154,999 118
$155,000-$159,999 126
$160,000-164,999 134
$165,000-$169,999 142
$170,000 and over 150

Victorian Points Test Calculator

Annual earnings estimation guide

  • There is no minimum earnings requirement to be eligible for Victorian visa nomination.
  • Your employment does not have to be related to or the same as your nominated occupation.
  • If you claim earnings, it must be from skilled employment from an employer physically located in Victoria. Virtual offices are not accepted.

What type of earnings can I claim?

You should only include earnings from skilled employment. Skilled employment includes any role that is at skill levels 1, 2 or 3 in the relevant ANZSCO classification.

Your estimated annual earnings should reflect the total compensation received as part of your employment, excluding superannuation and before income tax deductions.

In most cases you should use your base salary as your estimated annual earnings. It is important to not over-estimate your annual earnings as it could lead to your nomination application being refused.

Estimated annual earnings includes:

  • wages (excluding superannuation),
  • payments while on leave,
  • penalties (for weekends, public holidays, or work outside regular hours) – you should not provide an hourly rate in this case,
  • commissions (only accepted for sales roles), and
  • amounts that are salary sacrificed (such as a novated lease for a car or a meals and entertainment arrangement).

What type of earnings can I NOT claim?

Estimated annual earnings does not include:

  • mandatory employer superannuation contributions,
  • earnings from unskilled employment, such as: administrative roles, retail roles, machine operators, drivers, labourers, cleaners, social media advertising and non-formal employment (such as selling second hand or handmade goods, food and grocery delivery),
  • allowances (such as allowances for meals, car, uniform, travel),
  • bonuses (such as sign-on bonuses and lump sum performance bonuses for non-sales roles),
  • incentive payments (such as equity or share options),
  • overtime,
  • scholarships,
  • reimbursements,
  • non-monetary benefits,
  • government benefits or payments,
  • investment returns (both capital gains and dividend payments),
  • gifts,
  • tips or gratuities,
  • gambling winnings, and
  • other types at our discretion.

2026-27 program priority industries and occupations

Certain occupations in Victorian industries are prioritised to address critical skills needs.

Registrations of Interest (ROIs) in each priority industry or industry subgroup are ranked using the Victorian Points Test (VPT). ROIs with the highest VPT totals within each priority industry or industry subgroup are invited to apply for nomination.

Other eligible occupations may also be considered for nomination. In addition to priority industry selection, Victoria may invite the most competitive ROIs across all eligible occupations based on their VPT scores.

The 2026-27 priority occupations for each priority industry and industry subgroup are listed below.

ANZSCO code Occupation name
251211 Medical Diagnostic Radiographer
251212 Medical Radiation Therapist
251213 Nuclear Medicine Technologist
251214 Sonographer
251411 Optometrist
251511 Hospital Pharmacist
251912 Orthotist or Prosthetist
252411 Occupational Therapist
252511 Physiotherapist
252611 Podiatrist
252711 Audiologist
252712 Speech Pathologist
253311 Specialist Physician (General Medicine)
253314 Medical Oncologist
253317 Intensive Care Specialist
253318 Neurologist
253321 Paediatrician
253399 Specialist Physicians nec
253312 Cardiologist
253313 Clinical Haematologist
253315 Endocrinologist
253316 Gastroenterologist
253322 Renal Medicine Specialist
253323 Rheumatologist
253324 Thoracic Medicine Specialist
253411 Psychiatrist
253512 Cardiothoracic Surgeon
253511 Surgeon
253513 Neurosurgeon
253514 Orthopaedic Surgeon
253515 Otorhinolaryngologist
253516 Paediatric Surgeon
253517 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
253518 Urologist
253521 Vascular Surgeon
253912 Emergency Medicine Specialist
253913 Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
253917 Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist
253914 Ophthalmologist
253915 Pathologist
254111 Midwife
254211 Nurse Educator
254212 Nurse Researcher
254311 Nurse Manager
254411 Nurse Practitioner
254412 Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
254413 Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)
254414 Registered Nurse (Community Health)
254415 Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)
254416 Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability)
254417 Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)
254418 Registered Nurse (Medical)
254421 Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)
254422 Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
254423 Registered Nurse (Perioperative)
254424 Registered Nurse (Surgical)
254425 Registered Nurse (Paediatrics)
254499 Registered Nurses nec
411213 Dental Technician

ANZSCO code Occupation name
272311 Clinical Psychologist
272313 Organisational Psychologist
272312 Educational Psychologist
272399 Psychologists nec
272511 Social Worker
272613 Welfare Worker

Teachers subgroup
ANZSCO code Occupation name
241311 Middle School Teacher
241411 Secondary School Teacher
241511 Special Needs Teacher
241599 Special Education Teachers nec
Early Childhood Education subgroup
ANZSCO code Occupation name
241111 Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher
Registrations of Interest with one (1) or more years of relevant work experience and Proficient or Superior English will be prioritised for invitation.

Construction Professionals subgroup
ANZSCO code Occupation name
233212 Geotechnical Engineer
234412 Geophysicist
234413 Hydrogeologist
133111 Construction Project Manager
232212 Surveyor
232214 Other Spatial Scientist
Construction Trades subgroup
ANZSCO code Occupation name
333111 Glazier
331111 Bricklayer
331112 Stonemason
334111 Plumber (General)
334112 Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber
334113 Drainer
334114 Gasfitter
334115 Roof Plumber
331211 Carpenter and Joiner
331212 Carpenter
331213 Joiner
312113 Building Inspector
341111 Electrician (General)
341112 Electrician (Special Class)
342111 Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic
322211 Sheet Metal Worker
323214 Metal Machinist
312312 Electrical Engineering Technician
333212 Solid Plasterer
333411 Wall and Floor Tiler
333311 Roof Tiler
323412 Toolmaker
322311 Metal Fabricator
321211 Motor Mechanic (General)
321111 Automotive Electrician

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 – State Nomination Eligibility requirements (2026-27)

Subclass 190

Basic requirements:

  • 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.

Further eligibility requirements:

Living in Victoria

If you are living in Australia (onshore) you must be living in Victoria. We will not be selecting Registration of Interests (ROIs) from onshore applicants living in Australian states and territories other than Victoria. Victorian government do make some case-by-case exceptions for those living in border communities.

Living overseas

If you are living overseas (offshore), you are eligible to apply for Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa nomination. You must be committed to living in Victoria if your visa is granted.

You are not required to be working to be eligible for Victorian subclass 190 visa nomination. There is no minimum work experience and hours of work requirement.

Living in Victoria (onshore):

  • If you are living in Victoria and work in skilled employment for an employer physically located in Victoria, you can provide an estimate of your annual earnings in your ROI. A business using a virtual office or proxy office is not considered as physically located in Victoria. Your employment does not have to be related to or the same as your nominated occupation, but your earnings must be from skilled employment in Victoria. View our Annual earnings estimation guide for information on skilled employment and what you can and cannot claim.
  • If you are not working, working in non-skilled employment, or working for an employer not physically located in Victoria, you are still eligible to apply for nomination, but you are not eligible to claim earnings in your ROI.

Living overseas (offshore):

  • If you are living overseas, you are not required to claim earnings in your Registration of Interest (ROI).
  • You must be committed to living and working in Victoria.
  • State nomination cannot be transferred from one state to another.
  • To be invited to apply for Victorian visa nomination, you must submit a ROI.
  • Your ROI must be selected by us before you can apply for skilled visa nomination. A ROI is not an application for Victorian visa nomination. There is no guarantee that your ROI will be selected.
  • You must be under 45 years of age at the time of nomination. This is a Department of Home Affairs requirement.
  • You must have at least Competent English
  • When you submit your nomination application, you’re required to provide an English test result within at least 12 weeks validity remaining.
  • You must have a valid skills assessment in an occupation on the Australian Government’s eligible skilled occupation list for the visa.
  • Your nominated occupation in your Skills Assessment must match your Expression of Interest (EOI) with the Department of Home Affairs.
  • When you submit your nomination application, you are required to provide a Skills Assessment within at least 12 weeks validity remaining.
  • For Health professionals, your occupation must be consistent with your Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration.

You must have at least 65 points on the Australian Government’s points test, including the 5 points for state and territory nomination.

Subclass 491

Basic requirements:

  • be one of the following:
    • living offshore
    • living and working in regional Victoria.
  • be committed to living and working in regional 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.

Further eligibility requirements:

Living in regional Victoria

If you are living in Australia (onshore) you must be living in regional Victoria.

Some outer suburbs of Melbourne are considered regional for the purposes of migration by the Department of Home Affairs.

As an example, the Mornington Peninsula, Pakenham and Geelong are considered designated regional areas of Victoria for migration purposes.

Living overseas

If you are living overseas (offshore), you are eligible to apply for Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) visa nomination. Subclass 491 visa holders must live and work in regional Victoria once the visa has been granted.

Living in regional Victoria (onshore):
  • If you are living in regional Victoria, you must be working in skilled employment for an employer physically located in regional Victoria.
    • A business using a virtual office or proxy office is not considered as physically located in regional Victoria.
  • You must provide an estimate of your annual earnings in your Registration of Interest (ROI).
  • Your employment does not have to be related to or the same as your nominated occupation.
  • There is no minimum hours of work requirement.
  • If you are not working, working in non-skilled employment, or working for an employer who is not physically located in regional Victoria, you are not eligible to apply for nomination.
Living overseas (offshore):
  • If you are living overseas, you are not required to claim earnings in your Registration of Interest (ROI).
  • You must be committed to living and working in a designated regional area of Victoria.
  • State nomination cannot be transferred from one state to another.
  • To be invited to apply for Victorian visa nomination, you must submit a ROI.
  • Your ROI must be selected before you can apply for skilled visa nomination. A ROI is not an application for Victorian visa nomination. There is no guarantee that your ROI will be selected.
  • You must be under 45 years of age at the time of nomination. This is a Department of Home Affairs requirement.
  • You must have at least Competent English
  • When you submit your nomination application, you’re required to provide an English test result within at least 12 weeks validity remaining.
  • You must have a valid skills assessment in an occupation on the Australian Government’s eligible skilled occupation list for the visa.
  • Your nominated occupation in your Skills Assessment must match your Expression of Interest (EOI) with the Department of Home Affairs.
  • When you submit your nomination application, you are required to provide a Skills Assessment within at least 12 weeks validity remaining.
  • For Health professionals, your occupation must be consistent with your Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration.

You must have at least 65 points on the Australian Government’s points test, including the 15 points for state and territory nomination.

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VIC nomination process

To apply for Victorian visa nomination, you must:

  1. Check your eligibility
  2. Submit your EOI
  3. Submit your ROI
  4. Submit your nomination application after invited
  5. Submit your visa application after nomination application is successful

Related: 

Other States and territory nomination requirements:

Each state and territory has its own list of occupations, requirements and processes you must follow. Select a state below to see it’s state nomination requirements for 190 and 491 visa:

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