Offshore applicants
Subclass 190: eligible when open
Subclass 491: eligible when open
Victoria accepts ROIs from applicants living in Victoria or overseas (onshore applicants living in other states are not selected, border-community exceptions aside). The 491 offshore pathway prioritises health, social services and education occupations. Program currently closed.
Allocation 2026-27
Subclass 190: not published
Subclass 491: not published
Not published. 2025-26 allocation was 2,700 (190) and 700 (491).
Key requirements
- Occupation List
- Valid skills assessment in an occupation eligible for the visa (no separate Victorian list). Priority sectors: health, social services, education incl. early childhood, construction, new energy, advanced manufacturing; 491 adds tourism and hospitality.
- Points
- At least 65 points including state nomination points (5 for 190, 15 for 491).
- Work Experience
- No published minimum; ranked on experience in the nominated occupation, qualifications, skill level, partner skills and (onshore) salary.
- English
- Competent English or higher.
- Other
- Under 45 at invitation; free ROI that cannot be edited after submission; selection formula not published.
More details
Observed 7 October 2026 with medium confidence. Official pages: 190. State programs change without notice; confirm on the official page before relying on this.