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Fee related questions
Do fees apply to the Victorian skilled visa nomination process?
Yes. A fee for service applies to submit a Registration of Interest and a separate fee for service applies to submit a visa nomination application.
2026-27 fees | Excluding GST | Including GST* |
Registration of Interest | $60 | $66 |
Subclass 190 nomination application** | $180 | $198 |
Subclass 491 nomination application** | $180 | $198 |
*Goods and Services Tax (GST) of 10% applies if the applicant is in Australia at the time of payment. GST is calculated and applied when the application form is completed.
** This fee is payable only if you are invited to apply for nomination and submit a nomination application.
Note:
- Paying a fee does not guarantee that a Registration of Interest will be selected, that you will be invited to apply for nomination, or that a nomination application will be successful.
- The Australian Government’s Department of Home Affairs charges a separate fee for visa applications. See the Department of Home Affairs website for more information about visa application charges.
For more information, visit the Fees page.
Do I need to pay both the Registration of Interest (ROI) and nomination application fees?
The Registration of Interest (ROI) fee of $60 (plus GST if applicable) is payable when you submit a Registration of Interest.
The nomination application fee of $180 (plus GST if applicable) is payable only if you are invited to apply for nomination and submit a nomination application.
Goods and Services Tax (GST) of 10% applies if the applicant is in Australia at the time of payment.
What currency are the fees charged in?
All fees are charged in Australian dollars (AUD).
How can I pay the fees?
Only Visa and Mastercard payments are accepted.
Please note:
- Your bank may charge additional fees if your payment is processed outside Australia or in a foreign currency.
- The payment will appear on your bank statement as “VIC Migration”
- Goods and Services Tax (GST) applies if the applicant is in Australia at the time of payment.
Will my Registration of Interest (ROI) be invited once I have submitted it and paid the fee?
No, submitting an ROI does not guarantee that you will be invited to submit a nomination application.
Before submitting an ROI, check your eligibility and nomination requirements carefully, including the supporting documents required for Victorian nomination.
I need to change the information provided in my Registration of Interest (ROI). Will I be charged another fee for a new ROI??
If the information provided in your ROI has changed, you may withdraw it from your Live in Melbourne account and submit a new one.
The ROI fee is charged once per program year. If you withdraw your ROI and submit a new one within the same program year, you will not be charged again.
An ROI is valid only for one program year in which it is submitted. A program year starts on or after 1 July and ends on 30 June the following calendar year.
ROI and nomination applications for a program year, may close before the end of that program year, on a date to be published on the Live in Melbourne website. Updates on specific program dates for each program year will be provided online via the Live in Melbourne website.
Will I be charged again if I submit a second nomination application?
Yes. A new nomination application fee applies each time you submit a nomination application.
Can I create more than one account on the Live in Melbourne website?
No. You should have only one account.
Creating more than one account may result in additional Registration of Interest fees being charged. Fees paid to submit an ROI or a nomination application are generally non-refundable if you, or your representative, create an additional Live in Melbourne account and submit and pay for an additional ROI.
Can I get a refund if my application was refused?
Fees paid to submit a Registration of Interest and/or nomination application are generally non-refundable. Refunds may only be considered in limited circumstances.
For full details, see the Fees page and the refund policy.
Victorian Points Test questions
What is the Victorian Points Test (VPT)?
The VPT is used by the Victorian skilled visa nomination program to rank Registrations of Interest (ROIs) for Victorian nomination for the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) and the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491).
Each ROI receives a VPT total based on seven weighted factors. ROIs are then ranked from highest to lowest based on their VPT total. Visa nomination invitations are issued to ROIs with the highest VPT totals in an invitation round.
For more information, see the Victorian Points Test page.
What factors are used to calculate my Victorian Points Test (VPT) total?
Your VPT total is based on seven weighted factors:
- age
- English language
- years of experience in the nominated occupation
- educational qualification
- occupation skill level
- partner’s skills, if applicable
- annual earnings from skilled employment in Victoria, if applicable.
For more information, see the Victorian Points Test page.
How is the Victorian Points Test (VPT) different from the Australian Government points test?
The VPT is different from the Australian Government’s points test used through SkillSelect.
The Australian Government’s points test is used to determine whether you are eligible for a skilled visa. You must score at least 65 points on the Australian Government points test.
The VPT is used by Victoria to rank Registrations of Interest for skilled visa nomination.
For more information on the Australian Government’s SkillSelect EOI points test, see the Department of Home Affairs website.
Is there a pass mark for the Victorian Points Test (VPT)?
No. The VPT does not have a fixed pass mark.
Unlike the Australian Government’s points test, the VPT is used to rank Registrations of Interest. Invitations to apply for nomination are issued to Registrations of Interest with the highest VPT totals in an invitation round.
For more information, see the Victorian Points Test page.
How are Registrations of Interest (ROI) ranked and invited?
Applicants in all eligible occupations can submit an ROI. All ROI are ranked using the Victorian Points Test (VPT).
There are two ways to be invited through the Victorian Skilled Visa Nomination Program. When you submit an ROI, you are considered under the options below:
1. Most competitive
In each invitation round, ROIs with the highest VPT totals across all eligible occupations in the pool at that time are invited.
2. Priority industry
Certain occupations in Victorian industries are also prioritised to address critical skills needs.
In each invitation round, ROIs with the highest VPT totals within each priority industry in the pool at that time are invited.
Information about the priority industries and occupations for the 2026-27 program is available on the program priority industries and occupations page. [Insert link].
For more information, see the Victorian Points Test page.
Can you tell me whether I am likely to be invited?
We are not able to provide information about your likelihood of being invited or how your points compare to other applicants.
Your competitiveness depends on your Victorian Points Test total relative to other applicants in the same invitation round.
For more information, see the Victorian Points Test page.
Can my personal circumstances affect whether I am invited?
No. We are unable to prioritise invitations based on personal circumstances such as age or the expiry of a current visa or supporting documents.
For more information, see the Victorian Points Test page.
Do I still need to meet visa eligibility requirements?
Yes. To be considered for Victorian skilled visa nomination, you must meet both:
- the Australian Government’s visa eligibility requirements, and
- the Victorian Government’s nomination requirements
for the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) or the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491).
What information is my Victorian Points Test (VPT) based on?
Your VPT total is calculated using information from:
- your Australian Government SkillSelect Expression of Interest (EOI), and
- your Victorian Registration of Interest (ROI).
For more information, see the Victorian Points Test page.