Victoria 190 Nomination - What You Need to Know

Victoria, home to Melbourne, runs one of Australia’s largest and most popular state nomination programs. Here is what you need to know about the Victoria 190 nomination.

Victoria nomination basics

• Fee: $250-$500
• Processing time: 8-12 weeks
• Official portal: liveinmelbourne.vic.gov.au

Key requirements

Victoria maintains a broad occupation list and typically looks for:

• Your occupation on the Victorian occupation list
• Minimum 65 points (including the 5-point nomination bonus)
• Evidence of commitment to living and working in Victoria
• Relevant skilled employment experience

Victoria particularly favours applicants who are already living and working in the state.

Popular occupations in Victoria

Victoria has strong demand across:

• IT and software development
• Education and teaching
• Healthcare and nursing
• Professional services and accounting
• Engineering

How to apply

The process follows the standard state nomination pathway - EOI through SkillSelect, invitation from Victoria, application through their portal. See the full state nomination guide for the step-by-step process.

Melbourne vs regional Victoria

Victoria also offers 491 regional nominations for areas outside metropolitan Melbourne. Regional cities like Geelong, Ballarat, and Bendigo are growing quickly and offer lower competition.

Browse migration agents in Victoria for local professional support.