Unlock opportunities in regional Australia with the Subclass 491 Visa. This points-based provisional visa allows skilled professionals and their families to live, work, and study in designated regions for up to 5 years — with a clear route to Australian PR. Get nominated by a state or territory and start your migration journey today with Middle East Migration.
The Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Subclass 491 Visa is a 5-year visa designed for skilled professionals who wish to live and work in designated regional areas of Australia. With this visa, candidates can include family members, travel freely in and out of Australia, and apply for Permanent Residency (PR) after meeting eligibility requirements.
Live, work, and study in regional Australia for up to 5 years
Bring eligible family members under the same visa
Opportunity to apply for Australian PR
Multiple entry/exit allowed during the visa period
Work in high-demand skilled occupations across regional areas
Age must be between 18 and 45 years
Minimum 65 points on the Australia points test
Positive skill assessment in an occupation listed on the Skilled Occupation List
English language proficiency (IELTS/PTE)
Nomination from an Australian state or territory
Meet health, character, and financial requirements
No previous visa cancellations
This stream allows family members of the main applicant to join them in Australia. Applicants must:
Show English language competency
Meet health and character standards
Sign the Australian values statement
Verify your occupation is on the Skilled Occupation List
Obtain a positive skills assessment
Score at least 65 points
Submit your Expression of Interest (EOI) via SkillSelect
Receive state or territory nomination
Apply for the visa with required documents
Move to Australia and work towards PR
The Skilled Work Regional Subclass 491 Visa has an application cost of $ 4115 (AUD). The table below show the detailed information about the cost of the visa:
| Applicant Type | Factor | Fees (AUD) |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Applicant | Subclass 491 | $4640 |
| 18 years and above | Subclass 491 | $2055 |
| Below 18 years | Subclass 491 | $1030 |
The average processing time for the Subclass 491 Visa is around 12 months. The below tables contains detailed information about the processing time of Subclass 491 Visa:
| Type of Visa | 25% Applications | 50% Applications | 75% Applications | 90% Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia Visa Subclass 491 | 6 Months | 10 Months | 14 Months | 18 Months |
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