Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa
Skilled Work Regional Visa (Subclass 491) – Your Pathway to Regional Australia
The Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491) is a points-tested temporary visa for skilled workers who want to live, work, and study in designated regional areas of Australia. It is a key pathway to permanent residency for applicants willing to commit to regional locations with strong demand for skills.
Provisional points-tested visa requiring state/territory nomination or sponsorship by an eligible family member living in a designated regional area.
Key features:
Up to 5 years of stay in regional Australia
Permission to live, work, and study in designated regional areas
Pathway to permanent residency via Subclass 191 (Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) Visa) after meeting residence, income, and other conditions
Include eligible family members in your application
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Subclass 491 – Points Assessment
Subclass 491 uses the same points framework as other General Skilled Migration visas, with a minimum of 65 points, but nomination or family sponsorship adds extra points. This often helps applicants who may be slightly older or have fewer years of work experience.
Core points factors:
Age, English language level, qualifications
Skilled work experience in and outside Australia
Australian study, specialist education, and other standard GSM factors
Extra points:
State or territory nomination for Subclass 491
Eligible family member sponsorship in a regional area
Partner skills and English, regional study, and other additional factors
Subclass 491 – Basic Eligibility (Overview)
To qualify for the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491), you generally must:
Have an occupation on the relevant skilled occupation list
Obtain a suitable skills assessment for that occupation
Be nominated by an Australian state/territory government or sponsored by an eligible relative in a designated regional area
Be under 45 years of age at the time of invitation
Score at least 65 points on the points test (including nomination/sponsorship points)
Demonstrate at least Competent English (with Functional English for adult secondary applicants)
Meet health and character requirements
To progress later to permanent residency via Subclass 191, you typically need to have lived and worked in regional Australia for several years and meet minimum taxable income and other conditions.
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