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5 years (Provisional)
65 points (+15 regional points)
The Skilled Work Regional Visa (Subclass 491) is a points-tested provisional visa for skilled workers who are nominated by an Australian state or sponsored by an eligible family member living in a designated regional area. This visa allows applicants and their families to live, work, and study in regional Australia for up to five years. To qualify, applicants must have an occupation on the relevant regional skilled occupation list, obtain a positive skills assessment, meet the minimum 65-point requirement, and satisfy English, health, and character standards. State or family sponsorship provides additional migration points, increasing the likelihood of invitation. After meeting income and residency requirements for three years, visa holders may become eligible to apply for permanent residency under Subclass 191.
Proficient in English language is mandatory. IELTS language test must be done before you start the visa application.
Applicant must be nominated for this visa by an Australian state or territory government agency or sponsored by an eligible relative.
All applicants must hold a bachelor's degree to be eligible for the visa.
Requires a positive skills assessment in an occupation on the relevant State list (MLTSSL) / (STSOL) / (ROL)
Applicants must be below 45 years of age at the time of receiving an invitation to apply.
Applicants must score at least 65 points to be eligible, although more points improve the likelihood of being invited to apply. Points are calculated based on Age, language ability, work experience, Education and more
All applicants must meet the health and character requirements of Australia. This includes medical testing and submission of police clearance certificates. Application Process
The visa costs AUD4,910.00 (approx) for the main applicant along with charge for each family member who applies for the visa with you.
Extra charge for any applicant 18 years or older who has less than functional English approx AUD4,890.
Applicants are allowed to include eligible family members in their visa application, such as a spouse, dependent children and parent. Family members are also required to meet health and character requirements.
Valid passport (bio-data page)
Birth certificate showing parents’ names
Positive Skills Assessment from relevant assessing authority
English language test results (IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, OET or Cambridge, if applicable)
Educational qualification certificates and transcripts
Employment reference letters detailing duties, duration, salary and working hours
Payslips, tax documents, or bank statements supporting employment claims
Police clearance certificates (for every country lived in 12+ months in last 10 years)
Health examination results (after application lodgement)
Marriage certificate / divorce papers (if applicable)
Dependent documents (if including family members)
All non-English documents must be translated into English by accredited translators.
Passport must be valid at time of application.
Details must match your Expression of Interest (EOI).
Visa is electronically linked to your passport number.
If passport expires during processing, you must update it.
All accompanying family members must also hold valid passports.
• There is no mandatory proof of settlement funds requirement .
• There is no minimum bank balance specified by the Australian government.
We carefully evaluate your age, education, work experience, and English scores to calculate your genuine points eligibility. Our team ensures that every claim is backed by proper documentation before submission.
We guide you in preparing strong employment reference letters, organizing qualification documents, and applying to the correct assessing authority. This reduces the risk of mismatch or rejection
We prepare and submit your Expression of Interest (EOI) accurately and monitor invitation rounds. Once invited, we assist with complete and error-free visa application filing through ImmiAccount.
From medicals and police clearances to responding to Department requests, we provide continuous follow-up and guidance until a final decision is received.
Claiming points for work experience, qualifications, English level, or partner skills without proper supporting evidence can result in refusal. Every point claimed must be clearly proven.
If your employment letters, qualifications, or personal details do not match your Expression of Interest (EOI), the Department may refuse your application. Even small inconsistencies can raise concerns.
Your nominated occupation must match your positive skills assessment. If the assessment is expired or does not align with your claims, the visa may be refused.
Failing medical examinations, having a serious criminal history, or providing misleading information can lead to refusal under Australia’s strict public interest criteria.
Submitting incorrect details, fake documents, or hiding important information may not only cause refusal but could also lead to future visa bans.
No. Subclass 491 is a 5-year provisional visa. After meeting income and regional residence requirements for at least 3 years, you may apply for permanent residency under Subclass 191.
The minimum score is 65 points, but you receive an additional 15 points for state or family sponsorship, which improves your chances of invitation.
A job offer is not mandatory; however, you must have a positive skills assessment and either state nomination or eligible family sponsorship in a designated regional area.
No. You must live, work, and study only in designated regional areas as defined by the Department of Home Affairs.
Yes. You can include your spouse/partner and dependent children. They will have the same visa conditions and work rights.
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