Skilled Work Regional Visa

Overview

What this pathway provides.

The Subclass 491 visa is a regional skilled migration pathway for eligible applicants who are nominated by a state or territory or sponsored by an eligible relative.

• Regional skilled pathway
• Provisional visa
• Nomination or eligible relative sponsorship required
• Can support longer-term residency planning

Suitability

Who this visa may suit.

• Applicants willing to live and work in regional Australia
• Skilled workers supported by state nomination or family sponsorship
• Applicants planning a longer-term pathway through regional migration

Requirements

What generally needs to be established.

• Occupation suitability
• State nomination or eligible relative sponsorship
• Suitable skills assessment
• Competitive points position
• Commitment to regional pathway requirements

Process

A considered sequence.

1. 01

   Review occupation, points and regional suitability

2. 02

   Identify the strongest nomination or family-sponsored pathway

3. 03

   Prepare skills assessment and evidence for EOI

4. 04

   Proceed with a clear regional plan and long-term progression strategy

Material considerations

Issues to understand before proceeding.

• Regional residence requirements not properly understood
• Incorrect evidence of employment or residence history
• Points competitiveness affecting invitations

Related information

Other detailed visa pathways.