Skilled Work Regional Provisional Visa

This (subclass 491) visa is a provisional General Skilled Migration pathway that requires holders to live, work and study in a regional area of Australia for a period of 5 years. It is possible to include family members in your application. Once certain residence requirements have been met, holders can apply for a permanent visa.

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In order to qualify for a subclass 491 visa, applicants need the following:

• be aged between 18 and 44 inclusive
• have competent English and their family members over 18 having at least functional English
• obtain a positive skills assessment on the relevant Skilled Occupation list
• meet the pass mark of 65 points
• lodge a Expression of Interest and be invited to apply
• be nominated by a State or Territory or have sponsorship from a family member
• meet health and character requirements

This visa is subject to the condition requiring all visa holders to live, work and reside in regional Australia.

It is possible to apply for a permanent subclass 191 Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa after living and working in a regional area for at least 3 years.

What you Can Do

• ​​​​​​​​​​​​stay in Australia for 5 years
• live, work and study in a designated regional area of Australia
• travel to and from Australia as many times as you want, while the visa is valid​
• apply for permanent residence after 3 years from the time your visa is granted​

Applicant Requirements

• be nominated to apply by a state or territory government agency, or an eligible relative must sponsor you
• have an occupation on a relevant skilled occupation list
• have a suitable skills assessment for the occupation
• be invited to apply
• satisfy the points test

Our migration agents Cairns, Canberra, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney can help you determine the best visa option for your situation and guide you through the application process. With our expertise, we’ll ensure you meet all requirements and maximise your chances of a successful application. Contact us today.