Victorian Points Test calculator
Victoria uses the Victorian Points Test to rank Registrations of Interest (ROIs) for subclass 190 and 491 nomination. It scores seven factors (age, English, experience, education, occupation skill level, partner's skill and annual earnings in Victoria) up to a maximum of 950 points. There is no pass mark: Victoria invites the highest totals in each round, with separate selection within priority industries.
By James Bae, Principal Immigration Lawyer. Figures checked on 10 November 2026.
Your result
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General information only, not legal advice.
How the Victorian Points Test is calculated
The Victorian Points Test has seven factors and a maximum total of 950. Each factor's points are set out below, as published by the Victorian Government, Live in Melbourne for the 2026-27 program year. Read the Victorian Points Test on Live in Melbourne.
| Age at the time of assessment | Points |
|---|---|
| 18 | 265 |
| 19 | 282 |
| 20 to 29 | 300 |
| 30 | 286 |
| 31 | 270 |
| 32 | 256 |
| 33 | 240 |
| 34 | 226 |
| 35 | 210 |
| 36 | 196 |
| 37 | 180 |
| 38 | 166 |
| 39 | 150 |
| 40 | 136 |
| 41 | 106 |
| 42 | 76 |
| 43 | 46 |
| 44 | 16 |
| English level | Points |
|---|---|
| Competent | 0 |
| Proficient | 100 |
| Superior | 200 |
| Years claimed in your EOI | Points |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 0 |
| 1 year | 20 |
| 2 to 3 years | 40 |
| 4 to 5 years | 60 |
| 6 to 7 years | 80 |
| 8 years or more | 100 |
| Qualification | Points |
|---|---|
| Other | 25 |
| Bachelor or Honours degree | 50 |
| Masters degree | 75 |
| Doctorate (PhD) | 100 |
| Skill level | Points |
|---|---|
| Skill level 1 | 50 |
| Skill level 2 | 0 |
| Skill level 3 | 0 |
| Partner | Points |
|---|---|
| All three partner questions answered yes | 50 |
| Any other answer, single, or partner is an Australian citizen or permanent resident | 0 |
| Annual earnings (AUD, before tax, excluding super) | Points |
|---|---|
| Below $80,000 | 0 |
| $80,000 to $84,999 | 8 |
| $85,000 to $89,999 | 16 |
| $90,000 to $94,999 | 24 |
| $95,000 to $99,999 | 32 |
| $100,000 to $104,999 | 39 |
| $105,000 to $109,999 | 47 |
| $110,000 to $114,999 | 55 |
| $115,000 to $119,999 | 63 |
| $120,000 to $124,999 | 71 |
| $125,000 to $129,999 | 79 |
| $130,000 to $134,999 | 87 |
| $135,000 to $139,999 | 95 |
| $140,000 to $144,999 | 103 |
| $145,000 to $149,999 | 111 |
| $150,000 to $154,999 | 118 |
| $155,000 to $159,999 | 126 |
| $160,000 to $164,999 | 134 |
| $165,000 to $169,999 | 142 |
| $170,000 and over | 150 |
Applicants aged under 18 or over 44 have no age points in the table. Your Victorian total is separate from the Australian Government points test, where you need at least 65 points (including 5 points for subclass 190 nomination, or 15 points for subclass 491 nomination) to be eligible.
Checked on 10 November 2026. General information only, not legal advice.
Two ways to be invited
In each invitation round, Victoria selects Registrations of Interest in two ways, and an ROI in a priority industry occupation is considered in both.
Most competitive
Victoria invites the ROIs with the highest Victorian Points Test totals across all eligible occupations.
Priority industry
Victoria also invites the ROIs with the highest totals within each priority industry. The 2026-27 priority industries are Healthcare, Social assistance, Education and Construction. See the occupations in each on Victoria's list of priority industries.
Questions about the Victorian Points Test
How is the Victorian Points Test different from SkillSelect points?
SkillSelect points come from the Australian Government points test, where you need at least 65 points to be eligible, including 5 points for subclass 190 nomination or 15 points for subclass 491 nomination. The Victorian Points Test is Victoria's own ranking of Registrations of Interest, with a maximum of 950 points across seven factors. The two totals are separate, and Victoria uses its own total to decide which ROIs to invite. Source: Victorian Points Test, Live in Melbourne.
Is there a pass mark for the Victorian Points Test?
No. Victoria does not set a pass mark and does not publish invitation cut-offs. In each invitation round it invites the Registrations of Interest with the highest totals. Source: Victorian Points Test, Live in Melbourne.
How does Victoria count my annual earnings?
Annual earnings count only if you are currently living and working in Victoria, and only from skilled employment. Use your pay before income tax and excluding superannuation; in most cases that is your base salary. Victoria warns against over-estimating the figure, because it assesses your earnings, with evidence such as your employment contract, if you are invited to apply for nomination. Source: Victoria's Annual Earnings Estimation guide.
What are Victoria's priority industries for 2026-27?
For 2026-27, Victoria's priority industries are healthcare, social assistance, education and construction. Victoria publishes the occupations in each industry on its Victorian Points Test page. Source: Priority industries, Live in Melbourne.
Does a high score guarantee an invitation?
No. A high total does not mean you will be invited, nominated or granted a visa. Invitations depend on the other Registrations of Interest in the pool at each round and on the places available, and Victoria does not tell applicants how their total compares with anyone else's. Source: Victorian Points Test, Live in Melbourne.
Related pages
- Victorian nomination for the subclass 190 visa
- Victorian nomination for the subclass 491 visa
- Australian Government points test calculator
- Skilled Nominated 190 visa: state nomination strategy for 2026-27
- Victoria, South Australia and WA open 2026-27 state nomination
This calculator gives an estimate only, based on the Victorian Points Test published by the Victorian Government (figures checked on 10 November 2026). Victoria calculates your actual total from your SkillSelect Expression of Interest and Registration of Interest, and does not show it to applicants. A score does not mean you will be invited, nominated or granted a visa. Invitations depend on the other Registrations of Interest in the pool at each round and on the places available, and Victoria can change its criteria at any time. This is general information, not legal advice. For advice on your own circumstances, speak to a lawyer.