Victoria · 2026-27 program

Victorian Points Test Calculator

Estimate your VPT points for Victorian subclass 190 or 491 nomination and explore priority occupations.

VPT points are not federal SkillSelect points. The VPT ranks Registrations of Interest (ROIs) and has no fixed pass mark. A score does not guarantee an invitation, nomination or visa.

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How Victoria chooses applicants

If your occupation is eligible, you can submit a Registration of Interest (ROI) for Victorian nomination. Victoria ranks ROIs using the Victorian Points Test (VPT). Your ROI is considered through both pathways below:

  1. 1. Most competitive

    In each invitation round, Victoria invites the highest-scoring ROIs across all eligible occupations in the pool.

  2. 2. Priority industry

    Victoria also invites the highest-scoring ROIs within each priority industry or subgroup to help fill critical skills shortages. Check the priority occupation list below. Your occupation does not have to be on that list to be considered through the most-competitive pathway, provided it is eligible.

  • There is no fixed VPT pass mark. Your chance depends on how your score compares with others in the pool at that round and how many nomination places are available. A score alone cannot tell you whether you will be invited.
  • Federal points are separate. You still need at least 65 federal SkillSelect points and must meet both the Australian Government’s visa requirements and Victoria’s nomination requirements for your chosen 190 or 491 visa.
  • No invitation or nomination is guaranteed. Personal circumstances, such as your age or an expiring visa or supporting document, do not give you priority.

Read Victoria’s official invitation process.

1. Your points factors

You must be aged 18–44. Applicants outside this age range are ineligible.

What do Competent, Proficient and Superior English mean?

These are Home Affairs English levels. Choose the highest level for which you meet the evidence requirements. For test results, you must meet the minimum in each skill—not just your overall score.

Common test examples — minimum scores for tests taken on or after 7 August 2025
LevelIELTS Academic or General Training: each skillPTE Academic: listening / reading / writing / speaking
Competent647 / 48 / 51 / 54
Proficient758 / 59 / 69 / 76
Superior869 / 70 / 85 / 88

Competent English can also be shown through passport evidence: you must be a citizen of, and hold a valid passport issued by, Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, the United Kingdom or the United States. This does not by itself establish Proficient or Superior English.

Took your test before 7 August 2025? Different score tables apply, including different PTE thresholds. Use the official page for your level to check the correct test-date table, validity period and visa-specific evidence rules. Other approved tests are also listed there; fully at-home English tests are not accepted.

Source: Department of Home Affairs English language requirements. Checked 19 October 2026.

Exactly 8 years? Confirm the applicable range with Victoria before selecting a band; do not round up.

Skill level reflects how complex an occupation’s tasks are and the education, training and experience normally needed to do them. It classifies the occupation—not your personal qualifications or ability. Select your occupation’s listed ANZSCO skill level, not your highest qualification. ABS explanation · Check your occupation. Priority status and visa eligibility are separate.

2. Partner skills

You receive 0 VPT partner points if you are single, have an Australian partner, or do not meet all three partner-skill requirements. Ten federal points for being single are not VPT partner points.

3. Victorian annual earnings

Not currently employed? You receive 0 earnings points. Otherwise, use the official earnings guide to check qualifying employment, what income to include and the location rules for your visa, including regional requirements for 491.

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2026-27 priority industries and occupations

ROIs may be invited through the most-competitive pathway across eligible occupations or the priority-industry pathway. Not appearing here does not establish ineligibility. Priority status does not add a separate points bonus for the main applicant.

101 priority occupations

Victorian priority industries and occupations for 2026-27
ANZSCOOccupationIndustry / subgroup
251211Medical Diagnostic RadiographerHealthcare
251212Medical Radiation TherapistHealthcare
251213Nuclear Medicine TechnologistHealthcare
251214SonographerHealthcare
251411OptometristHealthcare
251511Hospital PharmacistHealthcare
251912Orthotist or ProsthetistHealthcare
252411Occupational TherapistHealthcare
252511PhysiotherapistHealthcare
252611PodiatristHealthcare
252711AudiologistHealthcare
252712Speech PathologistHealthcare
253311Specialist Physician (General Medicine)Healthcare
253314Medical OncologistHealthcare
253317Intensive Care SpecialistHealthcare
253318NeurologistHealthcare
253321PaediatricianHealthcare
253399Specialist Physicians necHealthcare
253312CardiologistHealthcare
253313Clinical HaematologistHealthcare
253315EndocrinologistHealthcare
253316GastroenterologistHealthcare
253322Renal Medicine SpecialistHealthcare
253323RheumatologistHealthcare
253324Thoracic Medicine SpecialistHealthcare
253411PsychiatristHealthcare
253512Cardiothoracic SurgeonHealthcare
253511SurgeonHealthcare
253513NeurosurgeonHealthcare
253514Orthopaedic SurgeonHealthcare
253515OtorhinolaryngologistHealthcare
253516Paediatric SurgeonHealthcare
253517Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeonHealthcare
253518UrologistHealthcare
253521Vascular SurgeonHealthcare
253912Emergency Medicine SpecialistHealthcare
253913Obstetrician and GynaecologistHealthcare
253917Diagnostic and Interventional RadiologistHealthcare
253914OphthalmologistHealthcare
253915PathologistHealthcare
254111MidwifeHealthcare
254211Nurse EducatorHealthcare
254212Nurse ResearcherHealthcare
254311Nurse ManagerHealthcare
254411Nurse PractitionerHealthcare
254412Registered Nurse (Aged Care)Healthcare
254413Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)Healthcare
254414Registered Nurse (Community Health)Healthcare
254415Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)Healthcare
254416Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability)Healthcare
254417Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)Healthcare
254418Registered Nurse (Medical)Healthcare
254421Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)Healthcare
254422Registered Nurse (Mental Health)Healthcare
254423Registered Nurse (Perioperative)Healthcare
254424Registered Nurse (Surgical)Healthcare
254425Registered Nurse (Paediatrics)Healthcare
254499Registered Nurses necHealthcare
411213Dental TechnicianHealthcare
272311Clinical PsychologistSocial assistance
272313Organisational PsychologistSocial assistance
272312Educational PsychologistSocial assistance
272399Psychologists necSocial assistance
272511Social WorkerSocial assistance
272613Welfare WorkerSocial assistance
241311Middle School TeacherEducationTeachers subgroup
241411Secondary School TeacherEducationTeachers subgroup
241511Special Needs TeacherEducationTeachers subgroup
241599Special Education Teachers necEducationTeachers subgroup
241111Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher

One or more years of relevant work experience AND Proficient or Superior English are prioritised for invitation.

EducationEarly Childhood Education subgroup
233212Geotechnical EngineerConstructionConstruction Professionals subgroup
234412GeophysicistConstructionConstruction Professionals subgroup
234413HydrogeologistConstructionConstruction Professionals subgroup
133111Construction Project ManagerConstructionConstruction Professionals subgroup
232212SurveyorConstructionConstruction Professionals subgroup
232214Other Spatial ScientistConstructionConstruction Professionals subgroup
333111GlazierConstructionConstruction Trades subgroup
331111BricklayerConstructionConstruction Trades subgroup
331112StonemasonConstructionConstruction Trades subgroup
334111Plumber (General)ConstructionConstruction Trades subgroup
334112Airconditioning and Mechanical Services PlumberConstructionConstruction Trades subgroup
334113DrainerConstructionConstruction Trades subgroup
334114GasfitterConstructionConstruction Trades subgroup
334115Roof PlumberConstructionConstruction Trades subgroup
331211Carpenter and JoinerConstructionConstruction Trades subgroup
331212CarpenterConstructionConstruction Trades subgroup
331213JoinerConstructionConstruction Trades subgroup
312113Building InspectorConstructionConstruction Trades subgroup
341111Electrician (General)ConstructionConstruction Trades subgroup
341112Electrician (Special Class)ConstructionConstruction Trades subgroup
342111Airconditioning and Refrigeration MechanicConstructionConstruction Trades subgroup
322211Sheet Metal WorkerConstructionConstruction Trades subgroup
323214Metal MachinistConstructionConstruction Trades subgroup
312312Electrical Engineering TechnicianConstructionConstruction Trades subgroup
333212Solid PlastererConstructionConstruction Trades subgroup
333411Wall and Floor TilerConstructionConstruction Trades subgroup
333311Roof TilerConstructionConstruction Trades subgroup
323412ToolmakerConstructionConstruction Trades subgroup
322311Metal FabricatorConstructionConstruction Trades subgroup
321211Motor Mechanic (General)ConstructionConstruction Trades subgroup
321111Automotive ElectricianConstructionConstruction Trades subgroup

VPT points tables

View the ranges and points for each of the seven VPT factors.

Age
Victorian Points Test — Age
Range / requirementPoints
18265
19282
20-29300
30286
31270
32256
33240
34226
35210
36196
37180
38166
39150
40136
41106
4276
4346
4416
English language
Victorian Points Test — English language
Range / requirementPoints
Competent0
Proficient100
Superior200
Experience in nominated occupation
Victorian Points Test — Experience in nominated occupation
Range / requirementPoints
0 years0
1 year20
2-3 years40
4-5 years60
6-7 years80
More than 8 years100
Education
Victorian Points Test — Education
Range / requirementPoints
Other25
Bachelors and Honours50
Masters75
PhD100
Occupation skill level
Victorian Points Test — Occupation skill level
Range / requirementPoints
Skill level 3 occupation0
Skill level 2 occupation0
Skill level 1 occupation50
Partner skills
Victorian Points Test — Partner skills
Range / requirementPoints
1. You have claimed 10 points for Partner Skills in your SkillSelect EOI *and* 2. Your partner will be included in your state nominated visa application *and* 3. Your partner’s occupation is a current **priority industry occupation**50
You are single, have an Australian partner, or do not meet the requirements above.0
Victorian annual earnings
Victorian Points Test — Victorian annual earnings
Range / requirementPoints
$80,000-$84,9998
$85,000-$89,99916
$90,000-$94,99924
$95,000-$99,99932
$100,000-$104,99939
$105,000-$109,99947
$110,000-$114,99955
$115,000-$119,99963
$120,000-$124,99971
$125,000-$129,99979
$130,000-$134,99987
$135,000-$139,99995
$140,000-$144,999103
$145,000-$149,999111
$150,000-$154,999118
$155,000-$159,999126
$160,000-164,999134
$165,000-$169,999142
$170,000 and over150
Can I predict whether I will be invited?

No. A total alone cannot establish your rank against the current ROI pool. There is no fixed VPT pass mark and no invitation guarantee. Federal visa eligibility and Victorian nomination requirements must be met separately.

Official sources

Refer to Live in Melbourne and the Department of Home Affairs for current program information, nomination requirements and visa eligibility.

Independent planning tool. Not migration or legal advice. See our data sources and terms.

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