State/Regional Nomination
Nomination from a state or sponsorship from an eligible family member in regional Australia.
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Subclass 491 — Skilled Work Regional
Regional work visa leading to permanent residency.
The Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491) is a 5-year temporary visa for skilled workers who want to live and work in regional Australia. After 3 years, you can transition to permanent residency through subclass 191.
5
Years validity
15
Bonus points
3
Years to PR
Eligibility
Do you qualify?
Key requirements to apply for this program.
Occupation
Your occupation must be on the relevant regional occupation list.
Skills Assessment
Positive skills assessment from the relevant authority.
Age
Under 45 at the time of invitation.
Points Test
Minimum 65 points (including 15 bonus points for nomination).
English
Competent English minimum.
Documents
What you'll
What you'll
need to submit.
We prepare a personalized document checklist after your first consultation based on your exact profile.
- Passport
- State nomination or family sponsorship
- Skills assessment
- Language test results
- Academic transcripts
- Employment references
- Medical exam report
- Police clearances
Process
Your step-by-step
Your step-by-step
journey.
01
Skills Assessment
Get skills assessed by relevant authority.
2-4 months
02
State Nomination
Apply for state nomination or family sponsorship.
1-3 months
03
Visa Application
Submit subclass 491 application.
2 months
04
Visa Grant
Move to regional Australia and work.
6-10 months
05
Transition to 191
After 3 years, apply for PR through subclass 191.
3 years
Fees
What it costs.
Transparent breakdown. No hidden charges.
State nomination
AUD $300-800
Visa application
AUD $4,240 per adult
Skills assessment
AUD $500-1,100
IELTS / PTE
₹15,000 approx
Questions
Common questions.
Everywhere except Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. This includes cities like Perth, Adelaide, Gold Coast, and Canberra.
You must live and work in regional Australia while on the 491 visa. After PR via 191, you can move anywhere.
It is the permanent residency visa for 491 holders. You must have lived and worked in regional Australia for 3 years with a minimum income threshold.
Start your journey
Book your free
Book your free
consultation.
30 minutes with a licensed consultant. No obligation. No cost.