Victoria opens 190 nomination for 2026–27 with 900 places
Settledin Team3 min readVictoria's 190 nomination program for 2026–27 opened on 26 October 2026. Live in Melbourne says Victoria has 900 Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) places this year and is taking new Registrations of Interest (ROIs) for the 190 only. Its subclass 491 places are not finalised, so 491 ROIs are not being accepted yet.
Checked on Live in Melbourne on 26 October 2026.
Is Victoria open for 190 nomination in 2026–27?
Yes, for the subclass 190. Victoria's 2026–27 skilled visa nomination program page says the program "is now open for Registrations of Interest for the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)". Live in Melbourne announced the opening on 26 October 2026.
The subclass 491 is not open. The same page says Victoria's 2026–27 places for the 491 "have not yet been finalised" and that 491 ROIs "are not currently being accepted". Victoria says it will publish more once those places are confirmed.
How many 190 places does Victoria have in 2026–27?
- Victoria says it "has been provided with 900 nomination places" for the subclass 190 in 2026–27. In 2025–26, the Australian Government set Victoria's allocation at 2,700 for the 190 and 700 for the 491, so the 2026–27 figure for the 190 is 1,800 places lower.
| Program year | Subclass 190 places | Subclass 491 places | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026–27 | 900 | Not yet finalised | Live in Melbourne, 26 October 2026 |
| 2025–26 | 2,700 | 700 | Home Affairs allocations, set 4 November 2025 |
Home Affairs' allocations page still shows 2025–26 (last updated 21 September 2026). An allocation is the number of nominations a state can make. Home Affairs says it does not set the number of visas granted.
Who can register interest for Victorian 190 nomination?
Victoria's subclass 190 page lists the nomination requirements. To be considered for Victorian 190 nomination, a person must:
- be living in Victoria or overseas
- be committed to living and working in Victoria
- have had their ROI selected
- be under 45 years of age
- have at least Competent English
- have a valid skills assessment in an occupation on the eligible skilled occupation list for this visa
- have at least 65 points on the Home Affairs points test for their Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect
They must also meet the Home Affairs requirements for the 190 visa itself. How the 65 points are counted is in the Australian PR points test, explained.
Do ROIs from earlier years still count?
No. Victoria says all ROIs submitted in previous program years have expired. Anyone who wants to be considered for 190 nomination in 2026–27 must submit a new ROI through the Live in Melbourne portal, with an up to date EOI in SkillSelect.
How much does a Victorian ROI cost?
$66 including GST. The fees, from Victoria's fees page and its 13 October 2026 update, are:
| Fee | Excluding GST | Including GST |
|---|---|---|
| Registration of Interest | $60 | $66 |
| Subclass 190 nomination application | $180 | $198 |
GST applies if the person is in Australia when they pay. The ROI fee is charged once per program year. The nomination application fee is payable only after an invitation to apply for nomination.
How does Victoria choose who to invite?
Victoria ranks ROIs with the Victorian Points Test. Its announcement says priority industries and additional industry factors may also be considered in each invitation round. How the test scores each factor is in the Victorian Points Test, explained, and the industries Victoria lists are in Victoria's priority occupations. Settledin's Victorian Points Test calculator adds up an indicative score from the published weights.
What are the steps from ROI to visa?
Victoria sets out five steps:
- Check the nomination requirements for the subclass 190.
- Submit or update an EOI in SkillSelect.
- Use the EOI number to submit an ROI in the Live in Melbourne portal.
- If invited, submit a nomination application in the portal.
- If the nomination is successful, apply for the visa with Home Affairs.
What happens after a SkillSelect invitation is covered in Invited in SkillSelect: what happens next. Where the other states and territories stand is in the state nomination tracker.
Frequently asked questions
Is Victoria open for 190 nomination?
Yes. Victoria opened 190 ROIs for 2026–27 on 26 October 2026.
Is the Victoria 491 open?
No. Victoria says its 2026–27 places for the 491 have not been finalised and 491 ROIs are not being accepted.
How many 190 places does Victoria have?
900 for 2026–27, compared with 2,700 in 2025–26.
Do I need a new ROI if I lodged one last year?
Yes. Victoria says ROIs from previous program years have expired.
Does submitting an ROI mean I will be nominated?
No. An ROI asks to be considered. Victoria selects ROIs and invites those people to apply for nomination.
Settledin adds up an indicative points total from the official points table, and shows each category for the 189, 190 and 491.
Work out your indicative points
This article describes published Victorian Government and Department of Home Affairs information, checked on 26 October 2026. It is general information, not migration advice. For advice on your situation, speak to a registered migration agent. Check the register.