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Subclass 491

Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa

Regional Skilled Pathway

For applicants planning regional nomination, family sponsorship or long-term 191 transition.

Duration

5 Years (Provisional)

Visa Charge

From $4,640 AUD

Application Location

Onshore or Offshore

Pathway Overview

A 5-year provisional points-tested visa for skilled workers nominated by a regional state government or sponsored by an eligible family member living in a designated regional area. It offers a direct pathway to permanent residency after 3 years.

Pathway Key Benefits

Live, work, and study in a designated regional area of Australia
Receive 15 bonus points towards your point score from state nomination/sponsorship
Access Medicare and public schooling options
Pathway to Permanent Residency (Subclass 191) after living in regional area for 3 years

Eligibility Checklist

Please review the mandatory eligibility criteria determined by the Department of Home Affairs.

1
Be nominated by a state/territory or sponsored by an eligible family member in a regional area
2
Regional area includes most of Australia outside Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane
3
Score at least 65 points (including the 15 nomination/sponsorship points)
4
Under 45 years of age
5
Competent English capability
6
Positive skills assessment

Application Steps

Stage 1

1

Complete Skills Assessment and English test (IELTS/PTE)

Stage 2

2

Lodge EOI via SkillSelect and state nomination application (or family sponsor documents)

Stage 3

3

Receive regional invitation to apply

Stage 4

4

Submit regional visa application and provide health & character checks

Stage 5

5

Move to regional Australia and live/work there in compliance with visa conditions

Secure Portal

Lodge Advisory Inquiry

Send your profile details directly to our migration team. Your inquiry will be logged directly into our administrative database for consultation planning.

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Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa pathway planning

Regional migration pathway

Subclass 491 Planning

Regional nomination, occupation fit and evidence planning reviewed before the next step.