Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa Subclass 491

An Overview

Australia Subclass 491 is a provisional visa that allows you to live and work in regional Australia for 5 years. The application fees for a Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa are AUD 4,045. Through this visa you can:

• Live in Australia for 5 years.
• Study or work in a designated regional area of the country.
• Apply for PR Visa after three years from the time visa is granted.

To be eligible for this visa, you must:

• Be nominated by a state or territory government agency to apply, or an eligible relative must sponsor you
• Have your occupation listed in the skilled occupation list
• Have a suitable skills assessment for your profession
• Meet the minimum points requirement
• Be invited to apply

What is Subclass 491?

Skilled Work Regional 491 is a provisional visa through which you can live, work or study in a designated region of Australia for 5 years. While your visa is valid, you can travel to and from Australia as many times as you want. You can also apply for an Australia PR Visa (if eligible) through a Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa (subclass 191) after you have held subclass 491 for a minimum of 3 years.

Include your family members

You can include your family members when you have submitted your visa application. Dependent children can also be included even after a visa application has been submitted but before any decision is made on your application.

Easy steps to apply for Subclass 491 visa

Following are simple 5 steps you must follow to apply for Australia Subclass 491 visa:

Step 1: Submit an EOI through Skill Select.

Step 2: Gather your documents.

Step 3: Apply for Visa. You will have 60 days to submit your application after getting an invitation.

Step 4: Receive a bridging visa.

Step 5: Get your Subclass 491 visa. If you receive your visa you will be provided with:

• Visa grant number
• Date your visa starts
• Visa conditions (if applicable)