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491 Skill Work Regional (Provisional) Visa  
This is a visa for skilled individuals nominated by a state or territory government to live and work in regional Australia.

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 1Start your Process with F4MG
Step 2Lodge your Skill Assessment
Step 3Lodge Expression of Interest through SkillSelect
Step 4
  • Apply for SN (State Nomination)
  • Lodge ROI (Registration of Interest) with the State (if applicable)
  • Receive ITA (Invitation to Apply) from the State
  • Lodge SN (State Nomination)
Step 5Receive SN (State Nomination) & ITA (invitation to apply) for the visa
Step 6Lodge Visa application (within 60 days of ITA)
Step 7Receive 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