If you’re looking for jobs in Melbourne, you could get visa nomination to help make your migration easier.
Victoria provides visa nomination to highly skilled and employable applicants for the following skilled visas:
However, not every occupation in Victoria is eligible for Victorian visa nomination. Our comprehensive Visa Nomination Occupation Lists specify which Victorian occupations are eligible for visa nomination.
| If you are an experienced professional |
If you are a graduate |
| View the Visa Nomination Occupation List for Victoria. |
View the Visa Nomination Occupation List for Graduates. |
Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
| Entitlements |
Permanent residence. |
| Requirements |
To apply for Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190), you must have:
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| Conditions |
Visa holders must live in Victoria for at least two years. |
| How to apply |
You need to:
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| More information |
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Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489)
| Entitlements |
Provisional temporary residence (4 year visa). |
| Requirements |
To apply for Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489), you must have:
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| Conditions |
Visa holders must live for at least two years, and work for at least one year in a specified regional area in Victoria to be eligible for permanent residency. |
| How to apply |
You need to:
You may qualify to apply for permanent residency after the provisional period of this visa. |
| More information |
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Other visa pathways
There are other skilled visas for professionals and graduates looking to migrate to Melbourne:
- Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)
- Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)
- Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa (subclass 187) (an employer-sponsored visa scheme for regional areas).
See the Visa Finder on the Department of Home Affairs website for help in finding additional skilled visa types.