Dreaming of building your future in Australia’s vibrant regional communities? Looking for a visa that lets you live, work, and stay for up to five years?

The Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa – Subclass 491 offers you the opportunity to live and work in designated regional areas of Australia, paving the way toward permanent residency.

Take the first step toward your Australian dream — apply for the Subclass 491 visa today!

Why Choose the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa – Subclass 491?

The Subclass 491 Visa provides skilled professionals and their families with the opportunity to live, work, and study in designated regional areas of Australia for up to five years. It also opens the door to Permanent Residency (Subclass 191) after meeting key eligibility criteria.

Key Eligibility Criteria:

To apply for the Subclass 491 Visa, applicants must:

• Be nominated by an Australian state or territory government or

• Be sponsored by an eligible family member residing in a designated regional area.

Designated Regional Areas:

Eligible regional locations include:

• Perth

• Adelaide

• Canberra

• Gold Coast

• Hobart

Please note: Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane are not considered regional for this visa.

Points System for Subclass 491 Visa:

Like other General Skilled Migration visas, the Subclass 491 uses a points-based assessment to determine eligibility. Points are awarded based on factors such as age, education, English proficiency, and work experience.

Additional points available include:

• 15 points for state/territory nomination or regional family sponsorship

• 10 points for a skilled spouse or de facto partner

• 10 points if you are single, or your partner is an Australian citizen or permanent resident

• 5 points if your partner demonstrates Competent English (and is not an Australian citizen or PR)

• 10 points for qualifications in targeted STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)

How to Increase Your Chances of Invitation:

Your invitation to apply is influenced by:

• Whether you have a skilled partner

• Whether your partner meets the Competent English requirement

• If you have no partner or your partner is an Australian citizen or permanent resident

Restrictions on Other Visa Applications:

Subclass 491 visa holders are restricted from applying for other General Skilled Migration visas (such as Subclass 189 or 190) during their 491 visa validity period.

Pathway to Permanent Residency: Subclass 191 Visa

After holding the 491 visa, you may be eligible to transition to the Permanent Residence

(Skilled Regional) visa – Subclass 191, provided you meet the following conditions:

• You have lived, worked, or studied in a designated regional area for at least three years

• You have earned a minimum taxable income of AUD $53,900 per year for those three years

Take advantage of this structured pathway to Australian permanent residency and start your journey toward building a secure future in regional Australia. For assistance with eligibility assessment, points calculation, and application preparation, connect with Emigrate Australia today!