The Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Subclass 494) Visa offers skilled professionals the chance to live and work in regional Australia for up to 5 years. With a clear pathway to Permanent Residency, this visa allows you to bring your family, gain valuable work experience, and settle into a high-quality lifestyle — all with the backing of a trusted Australian employer.
Live & Work in Regional Australia for Up to 5 Years
Sponsor Your Family Members to Join You
Travel to and from Australia Without Restrictions
Earn in AUD and Secure a Pathway to PR
Access Australian Citizenship Upon Eligibility
The Skilled Employer Sponsored Subclass 494 Visa enables skilled professionals to work in Australia’s regional areas for up to 5 years. With this visa, you can bring your family, access healthcare services through Medicare, and pursue Australian permanent residency. It’s designed for individuals nominated by an Australian employer in a skilled occupation.
Employer-Sponsored Stream: For skilled workers with an employer’s nomination.
Labor Agreement Stream: For workers under labor agreements with employers.
Subsequent Entrant: For family members of nominated workers.
Age under 45.
Nomination from a registered Australian employer.
Relevant work experience and skills assessment.
Satisfy English language proficiency.
Stay up to 5 years and explore career opportunities in Australia’s regional areas.
Bring your family with you as dependents.
Study and work in Australia with full access to Medicare.
Pathway to Permanent Residency (PR) through the Subclass 191 visa.
Nomination by an Australian employer in a skilled occupation.
Age under 45 years.
English proficiency and skills assessment.
No prior unpaid government debts.
Health and character clearances.
Check Eligibility: Ensure your occupation is on the Skilled Occupation List.
Nomination: Get a nomination from an Australian employer.
Submit Application: Complete your visa application with required documents.
Await Approval: Monitor your visa status and prepare for your move to Australia.
The processing time for Subclass 494 Visa generally takes around 32 days to 12 months, depending on the stream.
The complete details of the processing time for each stream are given below:
| Stream | Processing Time |
|---|---|
| Employer Sponsored stream | 57 days to 12 months |
| Labour Agreement stream | 32 days to 9 months |
The cost of a Subclass 494 visa is AUD 4,640. The detailed costs for each stream are given below:
| Stream | Application Cost |
|---|---|
| Employer Sponsored stream |
Primary applicant: AUD 4,640 Dependents over 18 years of age: AUD 2,320 Dependents under 18 years of age: AUD 1,160 |
| Labour Agreement stream |
Primary applicant: AUD 4,640 Dependents over 18 years of age: AUD 2,320 Subsequent Entrant: Dependents under 18 years of age: AUD 1,160 Primary applicant: AUD 4,640 Subsequent entrant over 18 years of age & lacks Functional English: AUD 4,890 |
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