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Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)

A visa for skilled people nominated by a state or territory government to live and work in regional Australia

About Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa Subclass 491

The Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa Subclass 491 is designed to encourage skilled workers to live and work in regional areas of Australia. At A Class Immigration and Education Consultants, we’re here to provide comprehensive information about this visa. 

What This Visa Lets You Do

The Subclass 491 visa offers numerous benefits, including: 

  • Live and Work in Regional Areas: This visa allows you to live, work, and study in designated regional areas of Australia. 
  • Multiple Entry: You can travel in and out of Australia as many times as you want while the visa is valid. 
  • Eligibility for Permanent Residency: The Subclass 491 visa is a pathway to permanent residency through the Subclass 191 visa. 

Requirements of Visa Subclass 491

To be eligible for the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa Subclass 491, you must meet certain requirements: 

  • Nomination: You must be nominated by an Australian state or territory government agency or sponsored by an eligible family member living in a designated regional area. 
  • Skills Assessment: You should have a positive skills assessment for an occupation on the relevant skilled occupation list. 
  • Age: You must be under 45 years of age when invited to apply. 
  • English Language Proficiency: Meet the English language requirement, usually at the competent level. 

Eligibility Criteria

Additional eligibility criteria include: 

  • Proof of financial capacity to settle in regional Australia. 
  • Health and character requirements must be met. 

Checklist

For a successful application, follow this checklist: 

  • Lodge an Expression of Interest (EOI) through the Department of Home Affairs SkillSelect system. 
  • Await an invitation to apply for the visa. 
  • Prepare and submit all required documents, including skills assessment, proof of age, English language proficiency, and more. 
  • Pay the relevant visa application fees. 
  • Lodge your visa application online through the Department of Home Affairs. 

Processing Time

The processing time for the Subclass 491 visa may vary based on individual circumstances and application complexity. For the most accurate processing time estimates, please visit the official Home Affairs website or consult with our immigration experts. 

For answers to frequently asked questions about the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa Subclass 491, please visit the official Home Affairs website. 

The Subclass 491 visa offers skilled workers an opportunity to live and work in regional Australia. At A Class Immigration and Education Consultants, we are committed to guiding you through the application process, ensuring a smooth transition to regional living in Australia. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Subclass 491 is a provisional visa designed to encourage skilled workers to live and work in regional areas of Australia. 

No, this visa is specific to designated regional areas of Australia. You must live and work in these designated regions. 

Yes, applicants must be under 45 years of age when invited to apply for this visa. 

Yes, you must either be nominated by an Australian state or territory government agency or sponsored by an eligible family member living in a designated regional area. 

Yes, the Subclass 491 visa is a pathway to permanent residency through the Subclass 191 visa. 

 

Visa Subclass

Regional Visas

Regional visas offer opportunities for skilled workers and families to live and work in designated regional areas.

Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa (subclass 191)

This visa allows workers who hold an eligible visa and meet an income requirement to live and work in Australia permanently.

Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)

A visa for skilled people nominated by a state or territory government to live and work in regional Australia

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