Skilled Work Regional (Provisional)
Subclass 491 - Complete guide to eligibility, requirements, and application process
75% of applications: 6 months
AUD $4,640
5 years (provisional)
Overview
The Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa is a points-tested provisional visa for skilled workers who want to live and work in regional Australia.
This visa provides 15 bonus points for regional nomination and leads to permanent residence (Subclass 191) after 3 years of living and working in regional Australia.
Regional areas include all of Australia except Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane metropolitan areas.
Key Features
Eligibility Requirements
- 1Nomination by state/territory or eligible relative
- 2Occupation on regional occupation list
- 3Minimum 65 points (including 15 from nomination)
- 4Under 45 years
- 5Skills assessment
- 6Competent English
- 7Commit to living in regional Australia
Application Process
Check regional occupation lists
Get skills assessment
Take English test
Submit EOI for regional nomination
Obtain state/territory or family nomination
Receive visa invitation
Lodge visa application
Health and police checks
Visa grant
Move to regional Australia
Documents Required
Important Notes
- Must live in regional area for full 5 years
- PR pathway requires 3 years + minimum income threshold
- Cannot move to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane metro on this visa
- Condition 8579 applies - regional living requirement
Visa Costs
* Visa fees are subject to change. Additional costs may include health examinations, police clearances, skills assessments, and English tests.
Work Rights
Full work rights in regional Australia only
Pathway to PR
Yes - This visa can lead to permanent residence in Australia.
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Processing Time
75% of applications: 6 months
90% of applications: 11 months
Processing times may vary. Check the official website for current times.
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