Invited pathway
This is a temporary visa. It is for skilled workers who want to live and work in regional Australia.
- Stay
4 years
- Government charge
From AUD6,140.00 (concessions apply in limited circumstances)
Subclass 489 · Work and skilled visas
Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa
The regional visa that came before the 491. Closed to new applications; existing holders move on to the permanent 887.
- For skilled workers who want to live and work in regional Australia
- You can bring your family
- If you are granted this visa, you might be able to apply for the Skilled Regional (Permanent) visa (subclass 887)
- Stay
4 years
- Government charge
From A$6,140
- Visa type
Closed to new applicants
Official information from the Department of Home Affairs
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Choose a stream
This visa has several streams, each with its own criteria and charge. Open the one that matches your situation to read the complete official information.
Extended stay pathway
This is a temporary visa. It is for skilled workers who want to live and work in regional Australia.
- Stay
4 years from the date your current skilled visa was granted
- Government charge
From AUD545.00 (concessions apply in limited circumstances)
Key points
Open this stream- You need to live, work and study in specified regional areas of Australia
- You must hold a subclass 475, 487, 495 or 496 visa
Subsequent entry pathway
This visa is for a member of the family unit of someone who holds a Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) or a subclass 475, 487, 495 or 496 visa.
- Stay
Until the visa that your family member holds ends.
- Government charge
From AUD6,140.00 (concessions apply in limited circumstances)
Key points
Open this stream- You need to live, work and study in specified regional areas of Australia
- You must be a member of the family unit of someone who holds a 475, 487, 489, 495 or 496
Basic eligibility
See the relevant pathway
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