The 2024-25 Skilled Visa Nomination 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 firstly 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 5,000 skilled visa nomination places to Victoria for the 2024-25 program.
Victoria’s allocation consists of:
- Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) – 3,000 places
- Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – 2,000 places
Please see 2024-25 Skilled visa nomination program page for more information including eligibility requirements.
Sources – https://liveinmelbourne.vic.gov.au/
