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    Subclass 491 – Skilled Work Regional Visa

    The Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491) is a five-year provisional visa for skilled workers nominated by a state or territory government or sponsored by an eligible relative living in a designated regional area. It allows applicants to live, work, and study in regional Australia and provides a pathway to permanent residence through the Subclass 191 visa if eligibility requirements are met.

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    Key Features:

    1. Valid for 5 years.
    2. Live, work, and study in designated regional Australia.
    3. Requires state/territory nomination or eligible relative sponsorship.
    4. Multiple travel rights during visa validity.
    5. Include eligible family members.
    6. Pathway to permanent residency through Subclass 191.
    7. Invitation required before application.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    Applicants must:

    1. Be under 45 years of age at invitation.
    2. Be nominated by a state/territory or sponsored by an eligible relative.
    3. Have an occupation on the relevant skilled occupation list.
    4. Obtain a suitable skills assessment.
    5. Score at least 65 points.
    6. Have Competent English.
    7. Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI).
    8. Receive an invitation to apply.
    9. Meet health and character requirements.
    10. Agree to live, work, and study in a designated regional area.

    Application Process:

      1. Check occupation eligibility.
      2. Obtain a suitable skills assessment.
      3. Meet the English language requirement.
      4. Calculate your migration points.
      5. Submit an Expression of Interest through SkillSelect.
      6. Seek state nomination or eligible family sponsorship.
      7. Receive an invitation to apply.
      8. Lodge the visa application online.
      9. Upload supporting documents.
      10. Complete health examinations and police clearances.
      11. Await the Department’s decision.
    Working Process

    Subclass 190 – 4 Step Process

    1

    Free eligibility check

    Check your occupation, points score, and English requirement.

    Skills assessment and EOI

    Get assessed and submit your EOI through SkillSelect.

    2
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    Nomination, sponsorship and invitation

    We secure your state nomination or relative sponsorship and invitation.

    Visa lodgement and grant

    We lodge your visa, handle checks, and guide you to grant.

    4
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    Questions & Answer

    Subclass 491 is a five-year provisional visa for skilled workers nominated by a state or territory, or sponsored by an eligible relative in regional Australia. It leads to permanent residency through the Subclass 191 visa.

    • State or Family Sponsorship Accepted
    • Clear Pathway to Permanent Residency
    • Family Members Can Be Included
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    Subclass 491 is a five-year provisional visa for skilled workers who are nominated by a state or territory government, or sponsored by an eligible relative, to live and work in a designated regional area of Australia.

    Yes. After living and working in a designated regional area for at least three years and meeting the income requirement, Subclass 491 holders can apply for the Subclass 191 visa, which grants permanent residency.

    Regional areas generally include most of Australia outside the major metropolitan cities of Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane — covering cities like Adelaide, Perth, Hobart, Darwin, and regional parts of NSW and Queensland.

    Yes. Instead of state/territory nomination, you can qualify through sponsorship from an eligible relative who is a permanent resident or citizen living in a designated regional area.