( Skilled – regional · Subclass 491 )
Skilled Work Regional visa
A provisional points-tested visa for skilled workers nominated by a state or sponsored by an eligible relative to live and work in regional Australia, with a pathway to permanent residence.
( Who it suits )
- Skilled workers open to regional Australia
- Applicants seeking extra nomination points
- People planning the 191 permanent pathway
( General requirements )
- State nomination or eligible family sponsorship
- Eligible occupation and skills assessment
- Commitment to live, work and study in regional areas
( The shape of it )
How this visa typically proceeds
- Stage 1 of 4
Nomination
State nomination or family sponsorship.
- Stage 2 of 4
Invitation and application
Points-tested invitation process.
- Stage 3 of 4
Regional years
Live and work regionally on the 491.
- Stage 4 of 4
Subclass 191
Transition to permanent residence.
( Related occupations )
( Points of decision )
Skilled Work Regional visa: the questions that decide it
Most of Australia outside the largest cities is designated regional for this visa, defined by postcode. The designations are set by regulation and can change.
General information only. This is not immigration assistance and does not take your circumstances into account. Migration law changes frequently. Confirm the current position before acting.
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