Subclass 190 & 491
Victoria – Skilled Migration Nomination Requirement (Update 2026-27)
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).
2025-2026 State and territory nomination allocations – Victoria
The Australian Government has allocated 3,400 skilled visa nomination places to Victoria for the 2025-26 program.
Victoria’s allocation consists of:
- The Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) – A permanent visa to live and work anywhere in Victoria – 2,700 places
- The Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – A provisional (5 year) visa with a pathway to permanent residency after living and working in regional Victoria for at least 3 years – 700 places
2026–27 fees for service – Victoria
The following fees apply to the 2026-27 program:
| 2026–27 fees |
Excluding GST |
Including GST* |
|
Registration of Interest (ROI) |
$60 |
$66 |
|
Subclass 190 nomination application** |
$180 |
$198 |
|
Subclass 491 nomination application** |
$180 |
$198 |
*Goods and Services Tax (GST) of 10% applies if the applicant is in Australia at the time of payment. GST is calculated and applied when the application form is completed.
**This fee is payable only if you are invited to apply for nomination and submit a nomination application.
The Registration of Interest fee is charged once per program year. If you withdraw and submit a new Registration of Interest within the same program year, you will not be charged again.
Victorian Points Test
he 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.
Age
| 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 |
English language level
| Range | Points |
| Competent | 0 |
| Proficient | 100 |
| Superior | 200 |
Years of experience in nominated occupation
| 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 |
Education level
| Range | Points |
| Other | 25 |
| Bachelors and Honours | 50 |
| Masters | 75 |
| PhD | 100 |
Occupation skill level
| Range | Points |
| Skill level 3 occupation | 0 |
| Skill level 2
occupation |
0 |
| Skill level 1 occupation | 50 |
Partner’s skill
| Requirement | Points |
|
50 |
| You are single, have an Australian partner, or do not meet the requirements above. | 0 |
Annual earnings from current skilled employment in Victoria
| 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 |
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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.
The 2026-27 priority occupations for each priority industry and industry subgroup are listed below.
Healthcare
| 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 |
Social assistance
| ANZSCO code | Occupation name |
| 272311 | Clinical Psychologist |
| 272313 | Organisational Psychologist |
| 272312 | Educational Psychologist |
| 272399 | Psychologists nec |
| 272511 | Social Worker |
| 272613 | Welfare Worker |
Education
| 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
| 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
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
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:
Residence
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. We 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.
Employment
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 Registration of Interest (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).
Commitment to Victoria
- You must be committed to living and working in Victoria.
- State nomination cannot be transferred from one state to another.
Registration of Interest
- 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.
Age
- You must be under 45 years of age at the time of nomination. This is a Department of Home Affairs requirement.
English language
- 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.
Skills Assessment
- 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.
SkillSelect EOI Points
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:
Residence
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.
Employment
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).
Commitment to Regional Victoria
- 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.
Registration of Interest
- 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.
Age
- You must be under 45 years of age at the time of nomination. This is a Department of Home Affairs requirement.
English language
- 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.
Skills Assessment
- 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.
SkillSelect EOI Points
You must have at least 65 points on the Australian Government’s points test, including the 5 points for state and territory nomination.
VIC nomination process
To apply for Victorian visa nomination, you must:
- Check your eligibility
- Submit your EOI
- Submit your ROI
- Submit your nomination application after invited
- Submit your visa application after nomination application is successful
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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