Victorian Points Test calculator

How does Victoria choose whom to invite?

Victoria ranks every Registration of Interest by its VPT total, highest first, and invites in two ways:

• Across all occupations. Victoria invites the ROIs with the highest VPT totals across all occupations in the pool at the time.
• Within each priority industry. Victoria also invites the ROIs with the highest VPT totals within each priority industry: healthcare, social assistance, education and construction.

Victoria does not publish how one total compares with others in the pool. Source: Victorian Points Test, Live in Melbourne, checked 14 October 2026.

What does a Victorian ROI cost in 2026-27?

GST applies if you are in Australia when you pay. The ROI fee is charged once per program year, and the nomination fee only if you are invited and lodge a nomination application. Victoria says fees are generally non-refundable. Source: Fees, Live in Melbourne, checked 14 October 2026.

About this estimate

What is the Victorian Points Test?

Victoria's way of ranking Registrations of Interest (ROIs) for 190 and 491 nomination. Each ROI gets a VPT total from seven weighted factors, and Victoria ranks ROIs from highest to lowest total.

Is there a pass mark?

No. Victoria says the VPT has no fixed pass mark, and it does not publish how one total compares with others in the pool.

Is it the same table for the 190 and the 491?

Yes. Victoria publishes one table for both visas.

Where do these numbers come from?

Victoria's Victorian Points Test page, updated 14 October 2026. This calculator adds up those tables. Victoria works out the official total from your SkillSelect EOI and your ROI.

Do Registrations of Interest from 2025-26 carry over?

No. Victoria says anyone who lodged an ROI in an earlier program year and wants to be considered in 2026-27 must submit a new ROI in the Live in Melbourne portal when the program opens.

How much does a Victorian ROI cost in 2026-27?

$60 excluding GST ($66 including GST). A 190 or 491 nomination application costs $180 excluding GST ($198 including GST), paid only if you are invited and apply. Until 2026-27 both were free.

Can Victoria put an ROI first because of age or a visa that is ending?

No. Victoria says it cannot prioritise invitations based on personal circumstances such as age or the expiry of a current visa or supporting documents.

What does Victoria not say?

The experience bands have no row between 6-7 years and More than 8 years, and Victoria has not said how exactly 8 years is scored. There is no row for earnings under $80,000; this calculator counts that as 0. Victoria does not say whether age is taken when you submit the ROI or when you are invited.

More on Victoria: The Victorian Points Test, explained and Victoria's priority occupations for 2026–27.

Source: Victorian Points Test, Live in Melbourne, checked 14 October 2026. Settledin is not affiliated with the Victorian Government. This is general information, not migration advice; a registered migration agent can advise on your situation.