Subclass 190 Visa in Victoria – Your Complete Guide

Key Points You Should Know

Live in Victoria: Victoria will not select candidates from other Australian states or territories.

No minimum work experience required: Victoria has no set requirement for working hours or years.

If you live and work in Victoria, you can declare annual earnings in your Registration of Interest (ROI).

Your employer must be physically located in Victoria. Businesses with only virtual or proxy offices are not valid.

Your work does not need to match your nominated occupation. But your earnings must come from skilled employment at level one, two, or three.

If you are unemployed, in non-skilled jobs, or working for non-Victorian employers, you can still submit an ROI.

Note: You cannot claim annual earnings unless your job qualifies as skilled employment and your employer is based in Victoria.

This flexibility makes Victoria an attractive state for skilled migrants. Many states demand strict work requirements, but Victoria allows wider opportunities.

Why the Subclass 190 Matters

• The Subclass 190 visa is a permanent residency pathway.
• With this visa, you can live, work, and settle in Victoria.

What to Do Next

• Check your ROI and confirm details.
• Review your documents.
• Confirm your employer’s physical address in Victoria.
• Keep your skills assessment and English test valid. Expired documents can delay or block your nomination.

Competition will increase once allocations open. Those who act early with valid documents will secure invitations faster.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Do I need a job to apply for the Subclass 190 visa in Victoria?
No. Victoria does not require you to be working to apply for nomination.

Q2: Can I include my annual earnings in my ROI?
Yes, if you work in skilled employment for an employer physically located in Victoria.

Q3: What happens if my skills assessment is expired?
You must renew it before applying. Expired assessments are not accepted.

Q4: Can I apply if I live in another state?
No. You must live in Victoria to apply for Victoria’s Subclass 190 nomination.

Q5: Does my job need to match my nominated occupation?
No. But your earnings must come from skilled employment within Victoria.