A visa for skilled people nominated by a state or territory government to live and work in regional Australia.
BASIC ELIGIBILITY
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
- satisfy the points test
VISA STREAMS
| TYPE | DESCRIPTION | STAY | COST |
| 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. | You can stay in Australia for 5 years
| From AUD4,045
|
| 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 49). | Until the visa that your family member holds ends. | From AUD4,045 |
NSW
In the recent past, the NSW has been very generous at providing state nominations for 491 Visa. The nomination requirements were not that hard for someone living in the regional area of NSW. Here below are some use full links that provide the latest information about the NSW.
Victoria
Victoria has opened state nomination for a few number of occupations. The link below gives the latest information about 491 Victoria state nomination.
Canberra
Canberra Matrix latest information
Tasmania
Tasmania 491 Visa Requirements
Western Australia
Western Australia 491 Visa News
QLD
Queensland 491 state nomination News
South Australia
South Australia 491 Visa News
South Australia 491 Nomination Information
Northern Territory
Northern Territory 491 Visa nomination
491 Northern Territory Information
