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:
Please note, 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. |
| 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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| Entitlements | Provisional 5 year visa. |
| Requirements | To apply for Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) you must have:
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| Conditions | Visa holders must live, work and study in a designated regional area in Victoria. |
| How to apply | You need to:
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| More information |
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)
- Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494)
For a full list of the current Regional Certifying Bodies required under the Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) subclass 494, please refer to the Department of Home Affairs.
See the Visa Finder on the Department of Home Affairs website for help in finding additional skilled visa types.