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.
Basic Eligibility
- be nominated to apply by a state or territory government agency, or an eligible relative must sponsor you
- have an occupation on a relevant skilled occupation list
- have a suitable skills assessment for the occupation
- be invited to apply
- satisfy the points test
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.
- stay in Australia for 5 years
- live, work and study in a designated regional area of Australia
- travel to and from Australia as many times as you want, while the visa is valid
- apply for permanent residence after 3 years from the time your visa is granted
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 491).
- be one of the members of the family unit, of a subclass 491 visa holder.