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NewVictoria · 2026–27 skilled visa nomination program
Estimate your Victorian Points Test total
The Victorian Government uses the Victorian Points Test (VPT) to rank all Registrations of Interest (ROIs) when selecting applicants for Victorian nomination for the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) and the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491). This calculator applies the published point tables to the details you enter. The result is an estimate.
Victoria’s 2026–27 skilled visa nomination program will open soon for Registrations of Interest (ROIs). Eligibility criteria and further details will be published when the program opens.
Point tables and priority occupations: Victorian Government, Live in Melbourne, “Victorian Points Test”, page updated 14 October 2026.
How the VPT works
Seven factors
Age, English language, years of experience in the nominated occupation, educational qualification, occupation skill level, partner’s skill (if applicable) and annual earnings from skilled employment in Victoria (if applicable). Each factor carries a different weight.
Ranking
Each factor contributes to an ROI’s VPT total. ROIs are ranked from highest to lowest based on that total.
No pass mark
Unlike the Australian Government’s points test (SkillSelect), the VPT does not have a fixed pass mark. Invitations are issued to the ROIs with the highest VPT totals in each invitation round.
Age
Age at the time of the ROI
The VPT age table ends at 44. SkillSelect invitations require applicants to be under 45.
The VPT total is calculated using information from the SkillSelect Expression of Interest (EOI) and the Victorian ROI.
English language level
English language level that can be evidenced
Levels are as defined by the Department of Home Affairs. The test scores required for each level are listed in our points calculator. Test score tables
Years of experience in nominated occupation
Years of employment in the nominated occupation
The published table lists “More than 8 years” for 100 points and “6-7 years” for 80 points. It does not state how exactly eight years is treated.
Education level
Highest qualification
“Other” covers qualifications not listed in the other three categories.
Occupation skill level
Skill level of the nominated occupation
Only skill level 1 occupations receive points. The skill level of each occupation is shown on the skilled occupation list on the Department of Home Affairs website. immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
Partner’s skill
All three requirements must be met
50 points apply only when all three requirements are met. Applicants who are single, have an Australian partner, or do not meet the requirements receive 0 points.
Annual earnings from current skilled employment in Victoria
Annual earnings (AUD) from current skilled employment in Victoria
A$per year
080k120k170k+200k
Below A$80,000: 0 points
Points start at A$80,000. Leave this at zero if it does not apply. The Victorian Government publishes an Annual Earnings Estimation guide on Live in Melbourne.
VPT
Invitation process
Applicants in all eligible occupations can submit an ROI, and all ROIs are ranked using the VPT. Each ROI is considered under both of the options below.
1
Most competitive
In each invitation round, ROIs with the highest VPT totals across all eligible occupations in the pool at that time are invited.
2
Priority industry
Certain occupations in Victorian industries are prioritised to address critical skills needs. In each invitation round, ROIs with the highest VPT totals within each priority industry in the pool at that time are invited.
2026–27
2026–27 priority industries and occupations
ROIs in each priority industry or industry subgroup are ranked using the VPT. ROIs with the highest VPT totals within each priority industry or subgroup are invited to apply for nomination.
Healthcare59 occupations
| ANZSCO code | Occupation |
|---|---|
251211 | Medical Diagnostic Radiographer |
251212 | Medical Radiation Therapist |
251213 | Nuclear Medicine Technologist |
251214 | Sonographer |
251411 | Optometrist |
251511 | Hospital Pharmacist |
251912 | Orthotist or Prosthetist |
252411 | Occupational Therapist |
252511 | Physiotherapist |
252611 | Podiatrist |
252711 | Audiologist |
252712 | Speech Pathologist |
253311 | Specialist Physician (General Medicine) |
253314 | Medical Oncologist |
253317 | Intensive Care Specialist |
253318 | Neurologist |
253321 | Paediatrician |
253399 | Specialist Physicians nec |
253312 | Cardiologist |
253313 | Clinical Haematologist |
253315 | Endocrinologist |
253316 | Gastroenterologist |
253322 | Renal Medicine Specialist |
253323 | Rheumatologist |
253324 | Thoracic Medicine Specialist |
253411 | Psychiatrist |
253512 | Cardiothoracic Surgeon |
253511 | Surgeon |
253513 | Neurosurgeon |
253514 | Orthopaedic Surgeon |
253515 | Otorhinolaryngologist |
253516 | Paediatric Surgeon |
253517 | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon |
253518 | Urologist |
253521 | Vascular Surgeon |
253912 | Emergency Medicine Specialist |
253913 | Obstetrician and Gynaecologist |
253917 | Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist |
253914 | Ophthalmologist |
253915 | Pathologist |
254111 | Midwife |
254211 | Nurse Educator |
254212 | Nurse Researcher |
254311 | Nurse Manager |
254411 | Nurse Practitioner |
254412 | Registered Nurse (Aged Care) |
254413 | Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) |
254414 | Registered Nurse (Community Health) |
254415 | Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) |
254416 | Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) |
254417 | Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation) |
254418 | Registered Nurse (Medical) |
254421 | Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) |
254422 | Registered Nurse (Mental Health) |
254423 | Registered Nurse (Perioperative) |
254424 | Registered Nurse (Surgical) |
254425 | Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) |
254499 | Registered Nurses nec |
411213 | Dental Technician |
Social assistance6 occupations
| ANZSCO code | Occupation |
|---|---|
272311 | Clinical Psychologist |
272313 | Organisational Psychologist |
272312 | Educational Psychologist |
272399 | Psychologists nec |
272511 | Social Worker |
272613 | Welfare Worker |
EducationTeachers subgroup · Early Childhood Education subgroup5 occupations
Teachers subgroup
| ANZSCO code | Occupation |
|---|---|
241311 | Middle School Teacher |
241411 | Secondary School Teacher |
241511 | Special Needs Teacher |
241599 | Special Education Teachers nec |
Early Childhood Education subgroup
| ANZSCO code | Occupation |
|---|---|
241111 | Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher |
Registrations of Interest with one (1) or more years of relevant work experience and Proficient or Superior English will be prioritised for invitation.
ConstructionConstruction Professionals subgroup · Construction Trades subgroup31 occupations
Construction Professionals subgroup
| ANZSCO code | Occupation |
|---|---|
233212 | Geotechnical Engineer |
234412 | Geophysicist |
234413 | Hydrogeologist |
133111 | Construction Project Manager |
232212 | Surveyor |
232214 | Other Spatial Scientist |
Construction Trades subgroup
| ANZSCO code | Occupation |
|---|---|
333111 | Glazier |
331111 | Bricklayer |
331112 | Stonemason |
334111 | Plumber (General) |
334112 | Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber |
334113 | Drainer |
334114 | Gasfitter |
334115 | Roof Plumber |
331211 | Carpenter and Joiner |
331212 | Carpenter |
331213 | Joiner |
312113 | Building Inspector |
341111 | Electrician (General) |
341112 | Electrician (Special Class) |
342111 | Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic |
322211 | Sheet Metal Worker |
323214 | Metal Machinist |
312312 | Electrical Engineering Technician |
333212 | Solid Plasterer |
333411 | Wall and Floor Tiler |
333311 | Roof Tiler |
323412 | Toolmaker |
322311 | Metal Fabricator |
321211 | Motor Mechanic (General) |
321111 | Automotive Electrician |
Point tables and priority occupations: Victorian Government, Live in Melbourne, “Victorian Points Test”, page updated 14 October 2026.
Limitations of this estimate
VPT and SkillSelect are separate
The Australian Government’s points test (SkillSelect) determines eligibility for a skilled visa and requires at least 65 points. The VPT is used to assess ROIs for Victorian nomination. Applicants must meet both the Australian Government’s visa requirements and the Victorian Government’s nomination requirements.
Competitiveness is relative
An applicant’s competitiveness depends on their VPT total relative to other applicants and the number of nomination places available. The Victorian Government does not provide information about the likelihood of an invitation or how an applicant’s points compare with others. An invitation or a successful nomination is not guaranteed.
Personal circumstances
The Victorian Government does not prioritise invitations on the basis of personal circumstances, such as age or the expiry of a current visa or supporting documents.
Estimate only
This calculator applies the published point tables. The actual VPT total is calculated by the Victorian Government from the SkillSelect EOI and the ROI, and each claim must be supported by evidence.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Victorian Points Test (VPT)?
The VPT is the points test the Victorian Government uses to rank Registrations of Interest (ROIs) for Victorian nomination of the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) and the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491).
What is the maximum VPT score?
Based on the published tables, the maximum is 950 points: age 300, English 200, experience 100, education 100, occupation skill level 50, partner’s skill 50 and annual earnings in Victoria 150.
Is there a pass mark for the VPT?
No. ROIs are ranked from highest to lowest, and the highest-ranked ROIs are invited in each invitation round, across all eligible occupations and within each priority industry.
How is the VPT different from the SkillSelect points test?
The SkillSelect points test determines eligibility for a skilled visa and requires at least 65 points. The VPT is used only to rank ROIs for Victorian nomination.
Source: Victorian Government, Live in Melbourne, “Victorian Points Test”. Page updated 14 October 2026; tables checked against it on 16 October 2026.
Review of an ROI before submission
Huy can review which claims are supported by your documents, compare your SkillSelect points with your VPT total, and discuss whether subclass 190 or 491 suits your circumstances.
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