Victoria State Nomination

Victoria state nomination — frequently asked questions

How many 190 and 491 places does Victoria have in 2026-27?

Victoria's 2026-27 allocation has not been published yet (checked 26 October 2026). As at 31 August 2026 Victoria had already made 0 subclass 190 and 0 subclass 491 nominations for 2026-27. For reference, Victoria had 2,700 subclass 190 and 700 subclass 491 places in 2025-26, 100% used by 30 June 2026.

How did Victoria's nomination places change from 2024-25 to 2025-26?

Subclass 190 went from 3,000 to 2,700 (-10%) and subclass 491 from 2,000 to 700 (-65%). Victoria used 100% of its 2025-26 places by 30 June 2026.

How many people are in the Victoria 190 and 491 queue?

As of September 2026, 88,075 EOIs naming Victoria were waiting for subclass 190 nomination (+5% on September 2025) and 74,312 for subclass 491. One EOI can name several states, so the queues overlap.

What is the most common points score in the Victoria 190 queue?

70 points: 15,989 of the 88,075 submitted EOIs (18%) as of September 2026. 15,824 EOIs (18%) claim 90 points or more.

Does Victoria nominate skilled occupations for the 190 and 491 visas?

Yes. Victoria runs its own subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated) and 491 (Skilled Work Regional) nomination program. This page lists Victoria's recent nomination rounds and, where published, its eligible-occupation list. Requirements change each program year — always confirm against Victoria's official skilled migration website.

What points do I need for Victoria state nomination?

There is no single fixed cut-off — Victoria selects from its pool against its own criteria, and the minimum points vary by occupation and round. See the recent rounds above for the minimum points invited in Victoria's latest 190 and 491 rounds.