Victoria (VIC) State Sponsored Migration Visa

UPDATE OCT 2026

BREAKING:

Victoria’s 2026–27 skilled visa nomination program and the Registrations of Interest (ROIs). Eligibility criteria.

Victoria offers state nomination for skilled professionals living in Victoria or overseas under the following skilled visas:

Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) - A permanent visa to live and work anywhere in Victoria.
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.

About Victorian Nomination

To be invited to apply for Victorian skilled visa nomination and assessment, you must first submit or update an Expression of Interest (EOI) via the Australian Government’s SkillSelect and then submit a Registration of Interest (ROI) for Victorian skilled visa nomination.

Victorian State Sponsored Migration Nomination visas provide a great way to immigrate to Australia. This article deals with General Skills points tested immigration visa options. The options available to you include permanent and temporary Visa options. main Visa subclasses are:

  1. Visa 190 - Skilled - Nominated (Permanent)
  2. Visa 491 - Skilled Work Regional (Provisional)

Visa 489 - Skilled — Regional (Provisional) - This visa is closed to new applications

Each state and territory government have their own processes for nomination in addition to the criterion under the Migration Act, the process is complicated, and if you do not approach it the correct way the first time, the consequences may be devastating and include possible entry/visa bars to Australia. We recommend that you book an appointment for an assessment.

Victoria's 2026-27 Skilled Migration Program is now open.
Updated: 15 October 2026
To check your eligibility, please fill out the assessment form now.

Victoria’s 2026–27 skilled visa nomination program and the Registrations of Interest

On this page;

The VIC process:

VICTORIA SKILLED VISA NOMINATION PROGRAM 2023-2024

 

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.

Note: To be considered for a Victorian skilled visa nomination, you must meet both the Australian Government’s visa eligibility requirements and the Victorian Government’s nomination requirements for the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) or the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491).

Invitation process

Applicants in all eligible occupations can submit an ROI. All ROIs are ranked using the VPT.

There are two ways to be invited through the Victorian Skilled Visa Nomination Program.  When you submit an ROI, you are considered under the options below:

On this page;

The VIC process:

VICTORIA SKILLED VISA NOMINATION PROGRAM 2023-2024

 

 

Key highlights:

The 2025-26 program (subclass 190 and subclass 491) is now open.

Victoria offers visa nomination to skilled professionals living in Victoria or overseas for the following skilled visas:

  • Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) - A permanent residence visa to live and work anywhere in Victoria.
  • 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.

To be invited to apply for Victorian skilled visa nomination, you must first make or update an Expression of Interest (EOI) via the Australian Government’s SkillSelect and then submit a Registration of Interest (ROI).

The Australian Government has allocated 380 skilled visa nomination places to Victoria for the 2025-26 program.

Victoria’s allocation consists of:

  • Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) – 200 places
  • Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – 180 places

Updating and withdrawing your existing ROI
Updated: 02 October 2025

  • You cannot update a ROI once it has been submitted.
  • If the information in your ROI is incorrect or outdated, you must withdraw it and submit a new ROI.

Previously submitted a ROI? New ROI.

  • If you previously submitted a ROI and wish to be considered for invitation in the 2025-26 program, you must submit a new ROI.
  • Once submitted, your ROI will remain in our system for selection until it is withdrawn or selected.
  • You can check if your ROI is active via the portal.

Are graduates and PhD students eligible for Victorian nomination?

Recent graduates and PhD students are eligible for Victorian nomination and must meet the eligibility requirements:

  • Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
  • Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)

Annual earnings estimation

There are no employment or work requirements for Victorian nomination for a subclass 190 visa. If you claimed annual earnings in your Registration of Interest, if selected, you will be required to provide evidence of your annual earnings in the nomination application. Any earnings you claim must be from skilled employment in Victoria. Skilled employment includes any role that is at skill levels 1, 2 or 3 in the relevant ANZSCO classification.

Multiple ROIs

  • You can only have one active Registration of Interest (ROI) submitted at any time.
  • You cannot submit a separate ROI for each visa subclass or for a different occupation. If you wish to change the visa subclass or your occupation, you must withdraw your existing ROI and submit a new one.

 

  1. Most competitive

In each invitation round, ROIs with the highest VPT totals across all eligible occupations in the pool at that time are invited.

  1. Priority industry

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

In each invitation round, ROIs with the highest VPT totals within each priority industry in the pool at that time are invited.

Information about the priority industries and occupations for the 2026-27 program is available in the program priority industries and occupations section below.

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.

We are 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

We are unable to prioritise invitations based on personal circumstances such as age or the expiry of a current visa or supporting documents.

Victorian Points Test

Each ROI receives a VPT total. The VPT total is calculated using information from the Australian Government SkillSelect Expression of Interest and the Victorian ROI.

The VPT prioritises younger, highly qualified applicants with higher levels of English language.

 

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
  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

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

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.

Priority industries

  • Healthcare
  • Social assistance
  • Education
  • Construction

 

 

The participating State or Territories are:

The quota for each State Nomination 2023-2024

— Australia's migration system is complex — Minister [22 Feb 2023]

Each state and territory government have their own processes for nomination in addition to the criterian under the Migration Act, the process is complicated and if you do not approach it the correct way the first time, the consequences may be devastating and include possible entry/visa bars to Australia. We recommend that you book an appointment for an assessment.

Australia migration system is complex

Victoria State Specific - Skilled 190 Checklist

Notes

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

Age – You must be under 45 years of age at the time of nomination.

VIC Criterion:

The state will not select from onshore applicants living in Australian states and territories other than Victoria.

There is no guarantee that you will be selected.

If you are living in Victoria and claiming annual earnings in your ROI:

  • You must support all your claims of earnings with documents.
  • You will be required to provide a current employment contract, your most recent four weeks of pay slips, an extract from your superannuation account showing the most recent contribution from your employer, and a position description that describes your role.
  • If you are an independent contractor, you must provide tax invoices, relevant contracts or service agreements, your most recent notice of assessment, and your most recent tax return.
  • During our assessment of your nomination application, the state may require additional employment documents. If so, they will ask for this during our assessment.
  • Any earnings you are claiming must be from skilled employment in Victoria. Skilled employment includes any role at skill levels 1, 2 or 3 in the relevant ANZSCO classification.

Skills Assessment

Your nominated occupation must be on the eligible skilled occupation list for this 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, Victoria require that your Skills Assessment have at least 12 weeks validity remaining. This ensures Victoria have enough time to assess your nomination application. Victoria cannot nominate you if your Skills Assessment has expired.

Annual earnings

 What are your annual earnings?

  • Your estimated annual earnings should reflect the total compensation received as part of your employment, excluding superannuation and before-income tax deductions. This number should not include bonuses, allowances, overtime or mandatory employer superannuation contributions.
  • In most cases you should use your base salary as your estimated annual earnings. Take care not to over-estimate
  • If you earn penalties, they can be included. You should not provide an hourly rate in this case.
  • You should use the earnings estimate provided by this calculator in your Registration of Interest.
  • All annual earnings estimates will be assessed during the nomination application. The nomination application will be refused if you provide a higher estimate than your actual earnings.

Estimated annual earnings includes:

  • wages,
  • payments while on leave,
  • penalties for weekends, public holidays, or work outside regular hours,
  • 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).

Estimated annual earnings excludes:

  • 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.

Skilled employment includes any role that is at skill levels 1,2 or 3 in the relevant ANZSCO classification external link.

  • Skilled employment does not have to be in your nominated occupation, but your earnings must be from skilled employment.
  • For example, if your nominated occupation is Mechanical Engineer (ANZSCO skill level 1), you cannot include earnings from employment if you worked as a Truck Driver (ANZSCO skill level 4), but you could include earnings if you worked as a Mechanical Engineering Technician (ANZSCO skill level 2).

1-9; Please refer to our General Checklist here

https://dlegal.com.au/articles/migration/checklists/general-checklist/

9 to 38 General Skill Migration Checklist – Australia Migration Visa

https://dlegal.com.au/articles/migration/checklists/general-skill-migration-checklist/

--- Specific Visa check list – TBA

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