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Types of Visas
It is a provisional visa that allows skilled workers and their families to reside and work in designated regional areas of Australia for 5 years. After three years from the date of visa grant, the holders of the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) subclass 491 visa can apply for a Permanent Residence visa.
To be eligible for this visa, applicants must be nominated by:
- An Australian state or territory government agency, or
- Sponsored by an eligible family member residing in a designated regional area and be invited to apply for the visa after submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect.
| Step 1 | Start your Process with F4MG |
| Step 2 | Lodge your Skill Assessment |
| Step 3 | Lodge Expression of Interest through SkillSelect |
| Step 4 |
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| Step 5 | Receive SN (State Nomination) & ITA (invitation to apply) for the visa |
| Step 6 | Lodge Visa application (within 60 days of ITA) |
| Step 7 | Receive 491 Visa Grant |
The Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa consists of two streams – the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa – Main Applicant, and the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa – Subsequent Entrant.
You can be in or outside Australia when applying for both visa streams in Subclass 491, but not in immigration clearance.
The Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa – Main Applicant is a provisional visa for skilled workers who desire to live and work in regional Australia.
This is a temporary visa, for a duration of up to 5 years. Holders of this visa must live, work, and study in a designated region of Australia, along with any family members. Members of the family unit can be included in the visa application.
Key features:
- Live, work, and study in a designated region of Australia
- Travel to and from Australia multiple times while the visa is valid
- Live in Australia for 5 years from the date of visa grant
- Apply for permanent residence if eligible
Eligibility:
- Be invited to apply by an Australian state or territory government agency
- Either be nominated by an Australian state or territory government agency, or indicate your sponsorship by an eligible relative
- Be between 18 and 45 years of age
- Score 65 points or more
- Have at least competent English
- Have a suitable skills assessment at the time of invitation
The Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa – Subsequent Entrant is for a family member of an individual who holds the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa.
Key features:
- Live, work, and study in a designated region of Australia
- Stay in Australia while the visa is valid
- Travel to and from Australia as long as the visa is valid
- Apply for permanent residency if eligible
Eligibility:
- There is no age limit for this visa
- Be one of the members of the family unit of a subclass 491 holder
- Have functional English