Victoria State Nomination Criteria

The Australian Government has allocated a total of 5,000 places to Victoria for the 2024-2025 migration program, distributed as follows:

Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) – 3,000 places
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – 2,000 places

The subclass 190 visa is a permanent visa that allows holders to stay in Australia indefinitely. work and study in Australia. enrol in Medicare, Australia's scheme for health-related care and expenses.
The subclass 491 visa is for skilled people nominated by a state or territory government to live and work in regional Australia
The National Innovation Visa (subclass 858) is to attract the world’s brightest minds, those who can deliver exceptional outcomes that align with the state’s long-term vision for innovation, entrepreneurship, and global competitiveness

Eligibility Criteria for Subclass 190 Visa Nomination

Minimum Requirements

To be eligible for Victoria’s Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa nomination, you must:

Visa eligibility: You must meet all visa criteria set by Home Affairs for this visa.
Residency: You must currently be residing either in Victoria or overseas
For onshore candidates
- If you are currently residing in Australia (onshore), you must be living in Victoria.
- ROIs from applicants living in other Australian states or territories will not be considered, except for certain case-by-case exceptions for those in border communities.
For offshore candidates
- If you are living overseas (offshore), you are eligible to apply for the Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa nomination. However, you must be committed to living in Victoria.
Further requirements: Secure these documents:
- Have your Registration of Interest (ROI) selected,
- Hold a valid Skills Assessment for an occupation on the eligible skilled occupation list for this visa,
- Score at least 65 points on the Australian Government's points test for your Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect.

Eligibility Criteria for Subclass 491 Visa Nomination

Main requirements:

Be invited: To be invited to apply for Victorian visa nomination, you must submit a Registration of Interest (ROI).
Visa eligibility: You must meet all visa criteria set by Home Affairs for this visa.
Age: You must be under 45 years of age at the time of nomination.
Skills Assessment: You must have a valid skills assessment in an occupation on the eligible occupation list for the visa
EOI Points: You must have at least 65 points on the Australian Government’s points test

To be eligible to apply for Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) nomination, you must one of the following:

Offshore skilled migrant
Onshore Victorian graduate in Melbourne
Onshore Victorian graduate in regional Victoria (Related article)
500 Subclass 491 Visa Nomination Places Reserved for International Student Graduates in Victoria!
Onshore all other visa holders

National Innovation Visa (Subclass 858)

The Victorian Government plays a pivotal role in Australia’s National Innovation Visa (subclass 858) by nominating top-tier global talent with the capacity to contribute significantly to Victoria’s economy, research capability, and international competitiveness.

Who are eligible for Victoria’s NIV nomination?

Demonstrated exceptional talent and a history of internationally recognised achievements

Engaged with a Victorian Government department or agency about how your internationally recognised track record and expertise will be transferred to Victoria