Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) enables the visa holder to live and work in regional Australia for up to 5 years and has a pathway to Permanent Residency.
Unlock the potential to live, work and study in Australia’s regional areas with the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491). This visa allows workers to fully embrace life in regional Australia. Benefits of this visa;
- Can be granted up to 5 years.
- Flexibility to travel in and out of Australia multiple times throughout your stay.
- After three years from your visa being granted you may be eligible to apply for permanent residency.
To be eligible for this visa you must:
- Receive a nomination from a state or territory government or sponsorship from an eligible relative residing in a designated regional area.
- Your occupation must be listed on the relevant Skilled Occupation List provided by the Department.
- You may need to complete a skills assessment to prove your skills for the nominated occupation.
- Satisfy the points test system.
