VISA SUBCLASSES
491 Visa Subclass
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 and have a suitable skills assessment for the occupation.

Satisfy the point test.

Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa - Main applicant

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​.

Cost - AUD 4640

Processing Time -
For an indication of processing times for this visa, use the visa processing time guide tool. This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.

Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa – Subsequent entrant

For a family member of someone who holds a 491 Subclass Visa.

Stay - Until the visa of the family member ends

Cost - AUD 4640

Processing Time -
For an indication of processing times for this visa, use the visa processing time guide tool. This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.