Subclass 491
The Skilled Work Regional Provisional Visa
Why Apply for a Subclass 491 visa?
Subclass 491 is a provisional visa that allows skilled workers to live and work in a designated regional area of Australia for up to 5 years. To apply, you must receive a nomination from an Australian state or territory, such as Victoria. This visa offers a pathway to permanent residency after 3 years of living and working in the regional area
Advantages
- Stay in the country for 5 years
- Travel in and out of the country multiple times
- Pathway to PR after 3 years
- Work in any occupation and any employer
Requirements
- Must be sponsored by a relative or should have an invitation from a government territory
- Occupation must be listed on the skilled list
- Less than 45 years of age
- Score at least 65 points
- Meet character and health requirements
- Competent levels of English proficiency
For all other documentation requirements and formalities, speak to ACET’s MARA-registered experts.
