
This is a provisional visa. It is for skilled workers who want to live and work in regional Australia. It allows you to stay in Regional Australia for 5 years.
Who is eligible for the Subclass 491?
You must:
- 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
- be under 45 years of age
- satisfy the points test
- meet minimum standards of English language proficiency (competent)
How to Apply
- Submit an expression of interest (EOI) in SkillSelect and estimate your points score.
- You must be either nominated by an Australian state or territory government agency or indicate that you will be sponsored by an eligible relative. See below for more information.
- If you score enough points, state and territory government agencies can see your EOI and might nominate you for the visa.
- If you indicate in your EOI that you will be sponsored by an eligible relative the Department may invite you to apply for a visa in an invitation round.
Nomination by an Australian state or territory government agency
All state and territory government agencies have their own criteria for deciding who they will nominate.