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The Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) is designed for eligible skilled workers who want to live, work and study in designated regional areas of Australia. Applicants must meet the applicable visa criteria and receive an invitation to apply.
View Official Visa InformationThis is a provisional visa for skilled people who qualify through an eligible state or territory nomination pathway or an eligible family-sponsored pathway. The visa has specific residence and other conditions that applicants must understand before applying.
The visa generally permits a stay of up to five years, subject to the conditions attached to the visa grant.
Visa holders must follow the applicable requirements for living, working and studying in a designated regional area.
Eligible holders may be able to apply for the Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa (subclass 191) after meeting the relevant requirements.
Eligible family members may be included in an application or may be able to apply later, subject to the relevant rules.
Eligibility depends on your occupation, qualifications, skills assessment, points score, nomination or sponsorship pathway and other visa criteria.
Meeting some or all of these general requirements does not guarantee an invitation or visa grant. Criteria can vary according to your circumstances and the applicable migration rules.
An applicant may be considered for nomination by a state or territory government. Each jurisdiction has its own nomination criteria, occupation priorities and application processes.
Some applicants may qualify through sponsorship by an eligible relative living in a designated regional area. The sponsor and applicant must satisfy the applicable requirements.
Review the current skilled occupation list and identify the assessing authority relevant to your occupation.
Review your age, qualifications, work experience, English-language ability, points and potential nomination or sponsorship pathway.
If appropriate for your circumstances, submit an Expression of Interest through SkillSelect and explore eligible nomination opportunities. An Expression of Interest is not a visa application.
If invited, prepare the required supporting evidence and lodge your visa application within the applicable timeframe.
Visa application charges can change and may depend on the applicant and family members included in the application. Additional expenses may include skills assessments, English tests, health examinations and document preparation.
Confirm the current visa application charge and any additional costs through the Department of Home Affairs before submitting an application.
Check Current Visa FeesIt is a provisional skilled visa for eligible applicants who qualify through a state or territory nomination or an eligible family sponsorship pathway and intend to live and work in designated regional Australia.
Eligible visa holders may be able to apply for the Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa subclass 191 if they meet the applicable requirements. Permanent residence is not automatic.
Applicants generally need to meet the relevant eligibility requirements, submit an Expression of Interest where required, and receive an invitation to apply. The applicable pathway determines the steps involved.
The charge can change. Check the current official visa listing and pricing information before applying, and account for any additional costs.
Eligible members of your family unit may be included in the application or may qualify to apply later under the relevant subsequent entrant arrangements.
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