The Skilled and Business Migration Program attracts and retains talent to Victoria by providing state visa nomination to selected high-calibre skilled professionals, business people and investors from around the world.
The program works to attract and retain migrants who:
- have skills that will contribute to Victoria’s economic growth
- work in industries of advanced knowledge
- have entrepreneurial talent and experience to create jobs and bring innovation to Victoria
- can generate future focussed businesses
- can support Victoria’s start-up ecosystem.
The program is managed by the Victorian Government's Department of Jobs Precincts and Regions.
Services we offer
Victoria’s Skilled and Business Migration Program provides a range of services to different audiences and clients.
Investor and business migrants
| Visa nomination for investor and business migrants |
The Victorian Government offers visa nomination for a range of business and investor visas. |
| Investor and Business Migration Relationship Managers |
Information and support is available for significant investors and other business migrants through dedicated relationship managers. |
| Significant Investor Services Directory |
An online directory of Victorian-based organisations offering financial, business and other support services for investors and business migrants. |
| Live in Melbourne website |
This website features tailored information, materials and services to attract and support investors and business migrants who want to invest and do business in Victoria. |
Global talent
| Visa nomination | Skilled visa nomination is available for professionals. |
| Live in Melbourne website | This website features tailored information, materials and services to attract and support skilled migrants who want to live and work in Victoria. |
| Overseas Qualification Unit | A dedicated team assisting overseas qualified professionals living in Victoria to obtain assessment of their qualifications. |
Businesses and industry
| Government collaboration and advocacy |
The program collaborates with, and advocates to, the Commonwealth Government to ensure that Australia is a leading destination of choice for high value international talent and investment. |
| Short-term visa support |
Support for exploratory, short-stay business visas. |
| Agency links |
Links to public and private sector agencies who can assist with:
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| Significant Investor Services Directory |
An online directory where approved Victorian-based organisations providing financial and business support can list their services for investors and business migrants to access. |
Migration representatives
| Migration Agent's page |
Access to promotional and informational resources (including the ability to download or request printed copies), the latest updates and common questions answered. |
| Migration Agent Alert |
Regular e-newsletter providing information on changes to visa nomination requirements, new program initiatives, updates to Visa Nomination Occupation Lists, and upcoming events. |
For more information and assistance, contact the Skilled and Business Migration Program.