What changed
Victoria's skilled visa nomination program will introduce new fees for Registrations of Interest and visa nomination applications for the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) and the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) from the 2026-27 program year. The Registration of Interest fee will be $60 (excluding GST) and nomination application fees for both subclasses 190 and 491 will be $180 (excluding GST).
GST will apply if the applicant is in Australia at the time of payment. Additionally, more detailed information on the selection process for invitations to apply for Victorian nomination, including weighting of selection factors, priority industries, and additional industry factors, has been published.
Who may be affected
Individuals intending to apply for Victorian state nomination for the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) or the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) from the 2026-27 program year onwards will be affected by the new fees. Applicants who submitted a Registration of Interest in a previous program year and wish to be considered for 2026-27 nomination must submit a new Registration of Interest when the program opens.
When it takes effect
From 2026–27 program year.
What action may be required
Applicants for Victorian skilled visa nomination (subclass 190 and 491) should be aware of the new fees from 2026-27. Those who have previously submitted a Registration of Interest and wish to be considered for 2026-27 must log in to the Live in Melbourne portal and submit a new Registration of Interest when the program opens.
Prospective applicants should also review the updated information on how Registrations of Interest are selected for invitation to apply for nomination, including details on the Victorian Points Test, priority industries, and additional industry factors.
Official source
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Disclaimer
General information only — not legal advice.