Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Subclass 491 Visa

Skilled Work Regional Visa Requirements, Estimated Fee, Cost and Submission of Your Skilled Work Regional Visa Application

The Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) is for eligible skilled workers in Australia’s labour market and their family acquaintances, allowing them to live, study, and work in specified regional areas of Australia for 5 years.

The visa validates for 3 years, and holders are allowed to apply for a Permanent Residence visa after 3 years, given they satisfy all requirements. Visa processing can be difficult which is why seeking professional guidance from Asia Pacific Group can help you with successful application.

Points Allotment for Skilled Visa (subclass 491)

• De Facto Partners and Skilled Spouses get ten points each.
• Applicant receiving nomination from a state or territory government, or sponsorship from family members residing in remote Australia, are given fifteen points.
• Applicants without permanent residency or Australian citizenship but have a spouse or de facto partner fluent in English are given five points.
• Applicants with qualifications in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are given 10 points.

Key Eligibility Requirements

• You must have nomination for applying to a state or territory government agency, on behalf of an eligible family member or relative in Australia.
• Your selected profession must be included on Australia’s Skilled Occupation List.
• You must have skills evaluation relevant for the job you are doing.
• You must satisfy eligibility criteria of points-based test for applying for this visa.
• You must have an invitation to apply for this visa.