Skilled Work Regional Visa Subclass 491

Overview

The Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) is a points-tested provisional visa for skilled people nominated by a state or territory government agency or sponsored by an eligible relative to live and work in regional Australia.

The visa is linked to regional residence and work settings. The Department's current page and the nominating jurisdiction's rules should both be checked.

Skilled Work Regional Visa Subclass 491 Requirements

The points below are a general orientation to the current government material. Meeting one item does not establish eligibility, and criteria can differ by stream or applicant circumstances.

• State or territory nomination, or sponsorship by an eligible relative, is required.
• The applicant needs an eligible occupation, suitable skills assessment, invitation and sufficient points.
• Age, English, health and character requirements apply.
• Visa holders must comply with regional and other conditions shown in their grant.
• A later permanent regional pathway has separate eligibility requirements.

Skilled Work Regional Visa Subclass 491 Document Checklist

Planning can include identity, skills assessment, English results, employment and qualification evidence, points claims, and nomination or eligible-relative sponsorship material.

• Use the visa page's step-by-step instructions and any document checklist linked from it.
• Provide accurate, consistent information and clear colour scans of requested documents.
• Arrange English translations in the form required by the Department.
• Check whether health examinations, police certificates, biometrics, skills evidence or sponsor documents are requested.

How to Apply for Skilled Work Regional Visa Subclass 491

The pathway normally involves a skills assessment, SkillSelect EOI, nomination or family sponsorship, an invitation, and then a visa application with evidence supporting all claims.

• Confirm the correct visa and stream on the Department of Home Affairs website.
• Read every eligibility and step-by-step section that applies to the applicant and any family members.
• Use ImmiAccount for the application unless the official page instructs otherwise.
• Keep contact, passport and circumstances information current after lodgement.
• Read the written decision and, if granted, check all conditions in the grant letter and VEVO.

Skilled Work Regional Visa Subclass 491 Fees, Processing Times and Conditions

Visa charges can change and may include additional applicant charges, later instalments or separate costs. Use the official Visa Pricing Estimator for the intended lodgement date.

Published processing times describe recently decided applications and are a guide only. They are not a promise for an individual application. Check the official processing-time guide and respond promptly if the Department requests more information.

Visa conditions are legally significant and vary. A visa holder should use the grant letter and Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) to check the conditions attached to the granted visa.