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
To obtain a permanent visa, applicants must hold a subclass 491 or subclass 494 visa that meets the visa requirements for at least 3 years.
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.
