The Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491) is designed for skilled workers who want to live and work in a designated regional area of Australia. It is a points-tested visa that provides a pathway to permanent residency.
Key Benefits
- • Temporary residency with the opportunity to live and work in a designated regional area.
- • Potential pathway to permanent residency through the Subclass 191 (Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional)) visa.
- • Eligible family members can be included in the application.
Eligibility
- • Score sufficient points in the skilled migration points test.
- • Nominate an occupation on the relevant skilled occupation list.
- • Meet health and character requirements.
- • Obtain sponsorship or nomination from a designated regional area in Australia.
- • Be under the age of 45.
Common Pathways
- • Skilled workers with occupations in demand often choose this visa for temporary residency and the potential for permanent residency in designated regional areas.
Duration and Validity
The Subclass 491 visa is a temporary visa, typically valid for up to five years.
Application Process Overview
- • Check if your occupation is on the skilled occupation list.
- • Complete a skills assessment in your nominated occupation.
- • Calculate your points and meet the minimum threshold.
- • Obtain sponsorship or nomination from a designated regional area.
- • Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through the SkillSelect system.
- • Wait to receive an invitation to apply for the visa.
- • Lodge your visa application online within the specified timeframe.
- • Pay the application fee.
- • Attend a health examination and provide character documents, if required.
- • Wait for your visa to be processed (processing times vary).
- • Once approved, you can live and work in a designated regional area of Australia.
For detailed information on the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491), including eligibility criteria, application procedures, and more, please visit our nearest office or contact us via mail or phone.
Related Visas
Australian Visa Types
- Student visas
- Partner Visas
- Child Visas
- Parent Visas
- Carer Visas
- Visitor Visas
- Temporary Graduate Visa
- Working and skilled visas
