Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa

A five-year provisional visa with 15 nomination or sponsorship points, for eligible skilled applicants nominated by a state or territory or sponsored by an eligible relative. Visa holders must meet the conditions for living, working and studying in designated regional areas. After at least three years holding the visa, the 191 may be available if its requirements are met.

A visa for skilled people nominated by a state or territory government to live and work in regional Australia

Stay: 5 years
Government charge: From A$6,140
Visa type: Temporary

Official information from the Department of Home Affairs

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We prioritise applications for the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) (subclass 491) visa under Ministerial Direction No. 119. We are currently processing applications that were lodged in:

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Subclass 491

Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa - Main applicant

This is a provisional visa. It is for skilled workers who want to live and work in regional Australia

Stay: 5 Years
Government charge: From AUD6,140.00 (concessions apply in limited circumstances)

Key points

stay in Australia for 5 years
live, work and study in a designated regional area of Australia
travel to and from Australia as many times as you want, while the visa is valid
apply for permanent residence after 3 years from the time your visa is granted.

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Subclass 491

Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa – Subsequent entrant

This visa is for a member of the family unit of someone who holds a Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)

Stay: Until the visa that your family member holds ends.
Government charge: From AUD6,140.00 (concessions apply in limited circumstances)

Key points

be a member of the family unit of a person who holds a subclass 491 visa on the basis of satisfying the primary criteria for the grant of that visa.

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Basic eligibility

be nominated to apply by a state or territory government agency, or an eligible relative must sponsor you
have an occupation on a relevant skilled occupation list
have a suitable skills assessment for the occupation
be invited to apply
satisfy the points test.

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