Victoria Skilled Occupation List (SOL) 2024-25

Victoria's Skilled Visa Nomination Program is now open for 2024-25. This program provides skilled migrants with a pathway to permanent residency in Victoria (subclass 190 and subclass 491).

The Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) allows for permanent residency, enabling you to live and work anywhere in Victoria. In contrast, the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) is a temporary visa valid for five years, which provides a pathway to permanent residency after at least three years of living and working in regional Victoria. Here are some of the key highlights:

• Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190) – there are 3,000 places, with the Skilled Work Regional Visa (subclass 491) having 2,000 places

• The Victorian government offers visa nomination to both onshore and offshore applicants. This is great news especially for people who are currently not in Australia.

• View Victoria's list of skilled occupations listed under the Department of Home Affairs (DoHA).

• Additionally, the Registration of Interest (ROI) process is still in place. For more information, visit Registration of Interest for Victorian Visa Nomination page.

• If you have previously submitted a Registration of Interest (ROI) for 491, 190 visas in the previous program year, you need to submit a new ROI for the current year.

• ROI will be selected with focus on age, English language level, years of experience in your nominated occupation, education and occupation skill level, partner’s skill (if applicable), salary – onshore candidates only.

• Certain occupations in the following industry sectors will also be prioritised:

  • Health

  • Social services

  • Education (including early childhood)

  • Construction

  • New energy

  • Digital economy – for the 491 visa

  • Advanced manufacturing – for the 491 visa

  • Hospitality and tourism – for the 491 visa

  For subclass 491 applicants living overseas, the following industry sectors will be prioritised:

  • Health

  • Social services

  • Education (including Early Childhood)

  All other occupations with a valid Skills Assessment will be considered during the invitation rounds.

  For more information, visit the Live in Melbourne official page for the 2024-25 Skilled Migration Visa Nomination Program.

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What is the Difference Between 190 and 491 Visa?

Similar to the subclass 190 visa, subclass 491 requires a State or Territory Nomination. The difference between these visas is that the 491 allows skilled migrants to live, study and work in designated regional areas for a period of 5 years.

What is the process to get a state nomination in Victoria?

The eligibility criteria to apply for Victorian Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa nomination, you must:

• have had your Registration of Interest (ROI) selected

• be under 45 years of age

• be committed to living in Victoria

• have at least Competent English

• have a valid Skills Assessment in an occupation on the eligible skilled occupation list

• have achieved at least 65 points on the Australian Government’s points test for your Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect

How many nominations are allocated to Victoria for 2024-2025?

The Australian Government's Department of Home Affairs has allocated 5,000 skilled visa nominations to Victoria for the 2024-25 program. This allocation includes:

• Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190): 3,000 places

• Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491): 2,000 places

Which occupations are currently in high demand in Victoria, Australia?

You can find an updated list of occupations that are currently in high demand on the Department of Home Affairs website.

How many points do I need to be selected to apply for Victorian visa nomination?

You must have a minimum of 65 points and meet the eligibility requirements.

Is it hard to get subclass 190 visa?

2024 is a great year for migrants as the nominated visa allocations have significantly increased. Both the subclass 190 and subclass 491 visas are point-based visas and require for the visa applicants to have a minimum of 65 points and be nominated by an Australian State or Territory.

I'm a graduate of a Victorian university. Am I eligible for the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)?

Yes, graduates can apply for the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) if they meet the eligibility requirements. For more FAQs, visit Live in Melbourne Official website.