State nomination · VIC
Victoria State Nomination — 190 & 491
Victoria nominates skilled professionals living in Victoria or overseas for the Skilled Nominated (190) and Skilled Work Regional (491) visas. For 2026-27 the 190 is open for Registrations of Interest, with 900 places, while the 491 places have not been finalised. Every candidate starts with a SkillSelect EOI and then a Victorian ROI.
By Keshab Chapagain, registered migration agent (MARN 1576536) since 2015 · WIDEN, Sydney · Reviewed November 2026
Keshab Chapagain · MARN 1576536 · Registered since 2015 - Nominating body
- Victorian Government
- Visas
- 190 · 491
- Nomination points
- 190 +5 · 491 +15
- 2026-27
- 190 ROIs open (900 places) · 491 not yet
- Fees
- ROI A$60 + GST · nomination A$180 + GST
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About the CPD →2026-27 program status: OPEN for 190 ROIs — Victoria's 2026-27 program is open for Registrations of Interest for the subclass 190 only (900 places). 491 places are not yet finalised and 491 ROIs are not accepted. New fees from 2026-27: ROI A$60 + GST, nomination application A$180 + GST (payable only if invited). Previous-year ROIs must be re-lodged.
900 × 190 (2026-27); 491 not yet finalised (2025-26 total was 3,400). Onshore applicants must be living in Victoria; there are no set round dates.All states' status → · checked 3 November 2026 · official source
MARN 1576536 · Program status checked against liveinmelbourne.vic.gov.au on 8 November 2026
WIDEN does not issue Victorian nominations. Victoria does, on its own published criteria. Outcomes cannot be guaranteed (s 15). WIDEN's role is the migration pathway — visa subclass, points strategy, EOI lodgement, and integration with the broader visa application.
Subclass 190
The permanent Skilled Nominated visa. For 2026-27 Victoria is accepting 190 Registrations of Interest from skilled professionals living in Victoria or overseas, with 900 places. A Victorian nomination adds 5 points to your points test score.
Subclass 491
The five-year provisional regional visa, for living and working in regional Victoria, which is everywhere outside Greater Melbourne. For 2026-27 the 491 places have not been finalised and Victoria is not accepting 491 ROIs. After three years of regional living and working, a 491 holder who meets the criteria can apply for the permanent 191. The Victoria regional areas guide shows which postcodes count.
How selection works
Victoria selects candidates from the ROIs it receives, against its own criteria and priorities, and does not publish set round dates. Submitting an ROI does not mean you will be invited. Victoria publishes its current eligibility and the occupations it is prioritising on its website, and they can change during the year.
Typical criteria framework
- A current SkillSelect EOI selecting Victoria, then a Victorian ROI
- A positive skills assessment in your nominated occupation
- A genuine commitment to live and work in Victoria (regional Victoria for the 491); applicants in Australia must be living in Victoria
- Minimum points appropriate to your occupation and stream
- English at the level required by the visa subclass
Discuss your Victorian pathway
VIC nomination: book 30 minutes with Keshab
WIDEN does not issue state nominations; Victoria decides them. Keshab Chapagain, registered migration agent (MARN 1576536), checks whether your occupation, points and ties fit the VIC criteria and how to put the EOI and application together. Video consultation, A$330 inc. GST, credited in full if you go ahead.
What you get
- 30 minutes (A$330) or 60 minutes (A$550) by video with a registered migration agent, Keshab Chapagain, MARN 1576536.
- A written summary of your options and next steps after the session.
- What to bring: Passport, current visa, CV, qualifications, English result, and a skills assessment or job offer if you have one.
- Prefer no call? The written pathway check is done in writing, A$550.
General information only. Victoria's skilled migration program — including occupation lists, points cut-offs, fees, criteria, and processing times — changes regularly. Verify current rules directly at liveinmelbourne.vic.gov.au/migrate before relying on this page.
This page does not constitute migration advice (s 23, Migration (Migration Agents Code of Conduct) Regulations 2021). WIDEN does not issue state nominations — Victoria does, on its own published criteria, and outcomes cannot be guaranteed by any registered migration agent (s 15). Migration advice is provided by Keshab Chapagain (MARN 1576536) only after a paid initial consultation under section 43 of the Code, with a written service agreement issued before further work commences (section 42). The OMARA Consumer Guide is provided to all clients before the consultation begins. PI insurance held under the Migration Agents Regulations 2026. Complaints via our Complaints Policy or directly to OMARA.
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Questions we get asked first
Is Victoria open for state nomination?
OPEN for 190 ROIs — Victoria's 2026-27 program is open for Registrations of Interest for the subclass 190 only (900 places). 491 places are not yet finalised and 491 ROIs are not accepted. New fees from 2026-27: ROI A$60 + GST, nomination application A$180 + GST (payable only if invited). Previous-year ROIs must be re-lodged. (checked 3 November 2026).
How do I apply for Victorian nomination?
First lodge or update a SkillSelect Expression of Interest, then submit a Registration of Interest to Victoria. Victoria selects from ROIs; if you are invited, you lodge the nomination application, and once nominated the Department of Home Affairs invites you to apply for the visa. ROIs from the previous program year must be lodged again.
How much does Victorian nomination cost?
From 2026-27 Victoria charges A$60 plus GST for a Registration of Interest and A$180 plus GST for the nomination application, which is payable only if you are invited. The Department of Home Affairs visa charge is separate.
Can I apply for Victoria from overseas?
Victoria says it nominates skilled professionals living in Victoria or overseas. Applicants in Australia must be living in Victoria.
Is the Victoria 491 open?
Not yet for 2026-27: the 491 places have not been finalised and Victoria is not accepting 491 ROIs. Victoria's subclass 494 employer-sponsored regional route, through a Regional Certifying Body, is separate.
What does a consultation cost?
A$330 inc. GST for 30 minutes by video with Keshab Chapagain (MARN 1576536), credited in full if you go ahead. The session checks your occupation and points for a Victorian ROI and whether another state or visa is a better route.
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