Victoria's Skilled Visa Nomination Program 2026-27 Update
Last Updated: 13 Oct 2026
Victoria will charge fees to submit a Registration of Interest (ROI) and a nomination application for the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) and the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) from the 2026-27 program.
The ROI costs AUD $60 and each nomination application costs AUD $180, both excluding GST. The Victorian Government announced the change on 13 October 2026.
Victoria also published how it ranks ROIs. It uses the Victorian Points Test (VPT) and has no fixed pass mark. The 2026-27 program has not opened yet.
Key takeaways Victoria's Skilled Visa Nomination
The ROI fee is AUD $60 (AUD $66 including GST) and is charged once per program year.
The nomination fee is AUD $180 (AUD $198 including GST) for each of subclass 190 and subclass 491. You pay it only if Victoria invites you and you submit a nomination application.
GST of 10% applies if you are in Australia when you pay.
The VPT ranks every ROI on seven factors. Victoria invites the highest totals in each round.
The 2026-27 priority industries are healthcare, social assistance, education and construction.
ROIs from earlier program years do not carry over. You must submit a new ROI when the program opens.
The government notice gives no opening date. Victoria will publish eligibility criteria and further details when the program opens.
What are the new Victorian ROI and nomination fees for 2026-27?
Victoria charges AUD $60 for an ROI and AUD $180 for each nomination application. These are state fees. They are separate from the Department of Home Affairs visa application charge.
Fee | Excluding GST | Including GST |
Registration of Interest | AUD $60 | AUD $66 |
Subclass 190 nomination application | AUD $180 | AUD $198 |
Subclass 491 nomination application | AUD $180 | AUD $198 |
GST of 10% applies if you are in Australia at the time of payment. The application form calculates GST when you complete it.
Three rules decide when you pay:
The ROI fee is charged once per program year. If you withdraw and submit a new ROI in the same program year, Victoria does not charge you again.
The nomination fee applies only if Victoria invites you to apply and you submit a nomination application.
Victoria publishes further payment terms on its Fees page on the Live in Melbourne website.
For federal visa charges, use our visa fees page.
How does the Victorian Points Test rank your ROI?
Victoria ranks every ROI from highest to lowest by its VPT total. The VPT adds up seven weighted factors. Victoria calculates it from your SkillSelect Expression of Interest (EOI) and your Victorian ROI.
Factor | Points |
Age | 16 to 300 (ages 18 to 44) |
English language | Competent 0, Proficient 100, Superior 200 |
Years of experience in the nominated occupation | 0 to 100 (100 for more than 8 years) |
Educational qualification | Other 25, Bachelors and Honours 50, Masters 75, PhD 100 |
Occupation skill level | Skill level 1: 50. Skill level 2 or 3: 0 |
Partner's skill (if applicable) | 50 or 0 |
Annual earnings from skilled employment in Victoria (if applicable) | 8 to 150 (AUD $80,000 to $170,000 and over) |
The VPT favours younger applicants with higher qualifications and stronger English. Adding the top score of each factor gives 950 points. This is RACC's own calculation, not a figure Victoria publishes. See the full experience and earnings bands on the Victorian Points Test page.
How do age and earnings score?
Ages 20 to 29 earn the maximum 300 points.
Points then fall with each year of age: 286 at age 30, 210 at 35, 150 at 39 and 136 at 40.
The table ends at age 44 with 16 points.
Earnings points start at 8 for AUD $80,000 to $84,999 and reach 150 at AUD $170,000 and over.
Earnings points apply only if you currently work in a skilled job in Victoria. Use the government's annual earnings estimation guide to estimate your figure.
How do partner skills score?
You receive 50 points only if you meet all three conditions:
You claimed 10 points for partner skills in your SkillSelect EOI.
Your partner is included in your state nominated visa application.
Your partner's occupation is a current priority industry occupation.
Single applicants and applicants with an Australian partner receive 0 points for this factor.
Is there a pass mark for the VPT?
No. Victoria states that the VPT has no fixed pass mark. It invites the ROIs with the highest VPT totals in each round.
Your chance depends on how your total compares with the other ROIs in the pool at that time. Victoria cannot tell you how likely you are to receive an invitation. It also cannot prioritise personal circumstances such as your age or an expiring visa.
How is the VPT different from the SkillSelect points test?
The federal SkillSelect points test decides whether you meet the Australian Government's minimum of 65 points. The VPT only ranks ROIs for Victorian nomination. You must meet both the federal visa requirements and the Victorian nomination requirements. Check your federal score with our skilled migration points calculator.
How does Victoria invite applicants for the 190 and 491 visas?
Victoria invites ROIs through two routes. When you submit one ROI, Victoria considers you under both.
Most competitive. In each invitation round, Victoria invites the ROIs with the highest VPT totals across all eligible occupations in the pool at that time.
Priority industry. Victoria also invites the ROIs with the highest VPT totals within each priority industry in the pool at that time.
Victoria issues invitations through regular rounds. Outcomes depend on how competitive the ROI pool is at the time of each round.
You must first submit or update your EOI in SkillSelect. Then you submit your ROI to Victoria. An ROI is not a nomination application. Victoria asks you to submit a nomination application only after it invites you.
For the difference between the two visas, read our guide to the 190 visa vs 491 visa.
Which industries and occupations does Victoria prioritise in 2026-27?
Victoria prioritises four industries in 2026-27: healthcare, social assistance, education and construction. Only the listed occupations within each industry receive priority. Priority does not guarantee an invitation.
Victoria ranks ROIs in each priority industry or subgroup by VPT total. The highest totals in each one receive invitations. Check your ANZSCO code against the lists below. Use our skilled occupation list to confirm your code and assessing authority.
Healthcare
Victoria publishes one flat list. RACC has grouped it below and shortened the specialist names to make it easier to scan.
Allied health and diagnostics: Medical Diagnostic Radiographer, Medical Radiation Therapist, Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Sonographer, Optometrist, Hospital Pharmacist, Orthotist or Prosthetist, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Podiatrist, Audiologist and Speech Pathologist.
Medical specialists: General Medicine, Medical Oncology, Intensive Care, Neurology, Paediatrics, Cardiology, Clinical Haematology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Renal Medicine, Rheumatology, Thoracic Medicine, Psychiatry, Emergency Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Ophthalmology and Pathology, plus Specialist Physicians nec.
Surgeons: Surgeon, Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Neurosurgeon, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Otorhinolaryngologist, Paediatric Surgeon, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Urologist and Vascular Surgeon.
Nursing and midwifery: Midwife, Nurse Educator, Nurse Researcher, Nurse Manager, Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse in aged care, child and family health, community health, critical care and emergency, developmental disability, disability and rehabilitation, medical, medical practice, mental health, perioperative, surgical and paediatrics, plus Registered Nurses nec.
Dental: Dental Technician.
Nurses can compare study and registration options in our nursing courses guide.
Social assistance
ANZSCO code | Occupation |
272311 | Clinical Psychologist |
272313 | Organisational Psychologist |
272312 | Educational Psychologist |
272399 | Psychologists nec |
272511 | Social Worker |
272613 | Welfare Worker |
Education
Teachers subgroup
ANZSCO code | Occupation |
241311 | Middle School Teacher |
241411 | Secondary School Teacher |
241511 | Special Needs Teacher |
241599 | Special Education Teachers nec |
Early Childhood Education subgroup
ANZSCO code | Occupation |
241111 | Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher |
For the Early Childhood Education subgroup, Victoria states that ROIs with one or more years of relevant work experience and Proficient or Superior English will be prioritised for invitation.
Construction
Construction professionals subgroup
ANZSCO code | Occupation |
233212 | Geotechnical Engineer |
234412 | Geophysicist |
234413 | Hydrogeologist |
133111 | Construction Project Manager |
232212 | Surveyor |
232214 | Other Spatial Scientist |
Construction trades subgroup
ANZSCO code | Occupation |
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 |
The priority list also affects partner points. One of the three conditions for the 50 partner points is that your partner's occupation is a current priority industry occupation.
What should you do before the 2026-27 program opens?
Victoria has not announced an opening date. You can still prepare now.
Update your SkillSelect EOI. Victoria calculates your VPT total from your EOI and your ROI, so every detail must be current.
Check your occupation. Find your ANZSCO code in the priority lists above and confirm it appears on the relevant Home Affairs occupation list.
Estimate your VPT score. Use the points table above and the government's annual earnings guide. Compare your age, English level and experience, then see where you can improve.
Budget for the fees. Plan for AUD $60 to submit an ROI and AUD $180 if Victoria invites you.
Submit a new ROI when the program opens. An ROI from a previous program year does not carry over. Log in to the Live in Melbourne portal and submit a new one.
Watch for the criteria. Victoria will publish eligibility criteria and further details when the program opens. You can also subscribe to the Live in Melbourne newsletter.
Read our pages on the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190), the Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491) and our Victoria skilled migration program page.
Not sure how competitive your ROI will be or whether your occupation is prioritised? A RACC Registered Migration Agent can review your points and options. Book a consultation.
FAQ
How much does Victorian nomination cost in 2026-27?
The ROI costs AUD $60 excluding GST. Each nomination application for subclass 190 or 491 costs AUD $180 excluding GST. You pay the nomination fee only if Victoria invites you and you submit an application. GST of 10% applies if you are in Australia when you pay, which makes the fees AUD $66 and AUD $198.
Do I pay the ROI fee again if I withdraw my ROI?
No, not in the same program year. Victoria charges the ROI fee once per program year. If you withdraw your ROI and submit a new one within the same program year, Victoria does not charge you again. A new program year starts a new fee cycle.
Is there a pass mark for the Victorian Points Test?
No. Victoria does not set a fixed VPT pass mark. It invites the ROIs with the highest VPT totals in each round. The federal SkillSelect test is separate and requires at least 65 points for visa eligibility.
Do I need to submit a new ROI if I registered in a previous year?
Yes. If you submitted an ROI in a previous program year and want nomination in 2026-27, you must log in to the Live in Melbourne portal and submit a new ROI when the program opens. Earlier ROIs do not carry over.
When does Victoria's 2026-27 program open?
Victoria has not announced an opening date. It will publish eligibility criteria and further details when the program opens. Victoria's 2025-26 program is closed to new ROIs. Check this page and the Live in Melbourne website for updates.
Does a priority occupation guarantee an invitation?
No. Priority occupations are ranked within their industry by VPT total, and Victoria invites the highest totals in each round. Victoria does not guarantee an invitation or a successful nomination application for any applicant, including those in priority occupations.
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Need help with your Victorian ROI or points? Our RACC Registered Migration Agents (MARN 1572961 and MARN 1172003) can review your VPT score, your occupation and your options. Book a consultation.
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