Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional
(Provisional) visa – Main applicant
This is a provisional visa. It is for skilled workers who want to live and work in regional Australia
The Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa is an Australian points-tested visa designed to attract skilled professionals to live and work in designated regional areas of Australia. This visa provides a clear and structured pathway for skilled migrants to contribute to regional Australia’s workforce while progressing toward permanent residency.
About this visa
The Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa is a points-tested Australian visa designed for skilled professionals willing to live and work in designated regional areas of Australia. It allows the main applicant to stay, work, and study in regional Australia for up to five years. Applicants must be nominated by a state or territory government or sponsored by an eligible family member living in a regional area. A positive skills assessment, competent English, and a minimum of 65 points are required. This visa also provides a clear pathway to permanent residency through the Subclass 191 visa after meeting eligibility conditions.
Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa
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Eligibility Criteria – Main Applicant
To qualify as a main applicant, you must:
The requirements for applicants aspiring to obtain the 491 visa Australia offers are as follows:
Be under 45 years of age at the time of invitation
Have an occupation listed on the relevant Skilled Occupation List
Obtain a positive skills assessment from the authorized assessing authority
Achieve Competent English or higher
Score at least 65 points on the migration points test
Receive a state/territory nomination or family sponsorship
Meet health and character requirements
The Subclass 491 visa is ideal for skilled professionals who may not have sufficient points for independent skilled migration but are willing to settle in regional Australia. With strong government support, lower competition, and excellent lifestyle benefits, this visa offers a practical and achievable route to Australian permanent residency.
With expert guidance and proper planning, the Subclass 491 visa can be your gateway to a stable career and long-term future in Australia.
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