Skilled Work Regional Visa (Subclass 491)
Skilled Work Regional Visa (Subclass 491)
A visa designed for skilled individuals nominated by a state or territory government to reside and work in regional Australia.
BASIC ELIGIBILITY
You must
- Obtain nomination from a state or territory government agency, or sponsorship from an eligible relative.
- Hold an occupation listed on the relevant skilled occupation list.
- Possess a valid skills assessment for the designated occupation.
- Receive an invitation to apply.
- Meet the points test requirements.
| TYPE | DESCRIPTION | STAY | COST |
|---|---|---|---|
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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. |
You can stay in Australia for 5 years. |
From AUD 4,045. |
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Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa – Subsequent Entrant |
This visa is for a member of the family unit of someone who holds a Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 49). |
Until the visa that your family member holds ends. |
From AUD4,045 |
NSW
Recently, the NSW has been very generous at providing state nominations for 491 Visa. The nomination requirements were not that hard for someone living in the regional area of NSW. Below are some full links that provide the latest information about the NSW.
NSW 491 NominationVictoria
Victoria has opened state nominations for a few occupations. The link below gives the latest information about the 491 Victoria state nomination.
Victoria 491 Nomination