Final Allocation Confirmed for Victoria’s 2025–26 Skilled Visa Nomination Program

The Department of Home Affairs has confirmed the full allocation for Victoria’s 2025–26 skilled visa nomination program. This announcement provides clarity for skilled migrants and employers planning for the year ahead.

Victoria’s 2025–26 Allocation

Victoria has been allocated 3,400 skilled visa nomination places, broken down as follows:

Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) – 2,700 places
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – 700 places

This allocation reflects Victoria’s ongoing commitment to attracting highly skilled professionals to support the state’s economic growth.

Existing Registrations of Interest (ROIs)

If you have an active Registration of Interest (ROI), it will remain valid for consideration under the 2025–26 program. You only need to submit a new ROI if your circumstances or information have changed since your original submission.

Eligibility requirements

To be considered for Victorian nomination under the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) or Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491), applicants must:

Meet the Department of Home Affairs criteria for the relevant visa subclass, including:
- A valid skills assessment in an eligible occupation.
- Achieving at least 65 points on the Australian Government’s skilled migration points test.
- Satisfying age, English language, and health/character requirements.
Submit a SkillSelect Expression of Interest (EOI) with accurate and up-to-date information.
Submit a Registration of Interest (ROI) with the Victorian government.
Demonstrate employability and contribution to Victoria’s economy, which may include:
- Be living in Victoria or outside of Australia
- Meeting annual earnings thresholds if claiming employment points.
- For subclass 491, living offshore, or living and working in regional Victoria and committing to live and work in regional Victoria for at least three years.

Need expert guidance on your skilled migration options?

At Ethos Migration Lawyers, we have years of experience across general skilled migration pathways and state/territory nominations, including strategic advice on ROI submissions, ensuring you are claiming the correct amount of points, maximising your ROI/EOI and transitioning from temporary to permanent visas.

If you’re planning to apply under Victoria’s 2025–26 Skilled Visa Nomination Program or want to confirm your eligibility under the latest requirements, contact us today for a personalised consultation.