Skilled Work Regional Visa (Provisional)
(Subclass 491)
491 Skilled Regional Visa: Your Pathway to Permanent Residency
Basic Eligibility of Subclass 491 Visa
You must
- A State or Territory government agency or a qualified family member has appointed him or her as a sponsor
- 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
Sponsorship by an Eligible Relative (Family Stream)
- Be your normal relative or spouse
- Usually, a resident of a particular region of Australia
- Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen
- Be your normal relative or spouse
Visa Benefit Subclass 491
- Reside in Australia for a five-year period following the issuance of your visa.
- Live, work, and pursue education opportunities within a designated region of Australia.
- Enjoy unlimited travel to and from Australia for the duration visa.
- If Eligible, apply to stay permanently through the Permanent Residence program.
Secure Your Future with a Visa Subclass 491
The new permanent visa route is 491
Allocation of Points for Subclass 491 Visa
491 Guide to receiving visa invitations
Points are awarded to applicants based on certain criteria.
- Applicant with a skilled partner OR applicants without a partner
- Applicant with a partner who can demonstrate Competent English (but does not have the skills for skilled partner points)
- Applicant with a partner who is ineligible for either competent English or Skilled partner points.
491 Visa Success Awaits
FAQs
What is the purpose of a subclass 491 visa?
Subclass 491 visas are for people who work and live in parts of the Australian environment and have permanent access for a period of time.
Is 491 a permanent residency visa
The Skilled Work Regional visa allows skilled migrants to live, study and work in designated regional areas for a period of 5 years, with a pathway to permanent residency. You must receive nomination from a state or territory before you can apply for this visa.
Does a subclass 491 visa grant permanent residence?
Holders of a subclass 491 visa can obtain permanent residence through a subclass 191 visa after meeting certain regional living and work requirements.
Who can sponsor you for a 491 visa?
You can be sponsored for a 491 visa by an eligible relative living in a designated regional area of Australia or nominated by a state or territory government.
How long is the 491-visa valid for?
The 491 visa is a temporary visa that allows you to live and work in regional Australia for up to five years.
