sub class - 491
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa
A points-tested five-year provisional visa for skilled professionals and their families, granted through nomination by an Australian state or territory or sponsorship by an eligible relative in a designated regional area. It enables holders to live, work, and study in regional Australia, with access to essential services, and provides a pathway to permanent residency through the Subclass 191 visa after meeting work and residence requirements.
Apply for permanent residence after 3 years from the time your visa is granted.
Key Benefits
Eligibility
Submit EOI through SkillSelect
Receive nomination or sponsorship.
Receive invitation to apply.
Once granted, genuinely reside and work in your designated regional area.
Submit EOI through SkillSelect
Receive nomination or sponsorship.
Receive invitation to apply.
Once granted, genuinely reside and work in your designated regional area.
Why Choose Subclass 491?
- Flexibility and Family Inclusion in regional Australia
- A structured path to Permanent Residency (via subclass 191)
- Additional points via nomination or sponsorship
- Full employment freedom — no employer or job ties