The Gateway to Regional Australia
Work, Live & Settle in Regional Australia with the Subclass 494 Visa. Your direct pathway to Permanent Residency after 3 years.
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PR TRACK
Pathway to Permanent Residency
Profile Evaluation
Completed
Employer Matching
In Progress
Nomination Support
Pending
Visa Filing
Upcoming
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional)
This regional visa empowers regional employers to address identified labour shortages within their region by sponsoring skilled workers where they can't source an appropriately skilled Australian worker.
Regional Areas
Includes everywhere in Australia excluding the metropolitan areas of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast, and Perth.
Family Joining
Family members can join the primary SESR visa holder in Australia, even if applying separately at a later date.
Advantages of the Subclass 494
5-Year Stay
Live, work, and study indefinitely in designated provincial ranges of Australia for up to 5 years.
Medicare & Medical
Full access to Australia's public healthcare scheme (Medicare) for you and your family.
PR Pathway
Use the Subclass 191 pathway to apply for permanent residency after 3 years of residing in regional Australia.
Travel Rights
Travel to and from Australia as often as you like for the full 5-year duration of your visa.
Family Inclusion
Include qualifying family members in your application to settle together in regional areas.
Bonus Points
An additional 5 points are awarded for regional nomination, giving you a competitive advantage.
You Must Be
PR Pathway
Does a 494 visa lead to PR?
Yes. For the next five years, you will be able to live and work in Australia, as well as travel in and out of the country as often as you like. It is also a route to permanent residency. If you are eligible, apply for permanent residency (Subclass 191) three years after your visa is granted.
TWO CORE STREAMS
Employer Sponsored
For applicants with a nomination by an approved regional Australian employer.
Labour Agreement
For workers under a Labour Agreement negotiated between the employer and the government.
Step-by-Step Process
Profile Evaluation
We start with a thorough assessment of your eligibility and regional job prospects.
Employer Matching
Our network helps find regional Australian employers ready to sponsor skilled talent.
Skills Assessment
Guidance on obtaining a mandatory skills assessment for your nominated occupation.
Nomination Support
Managing the complex nomination process with your regional employer.
Visa Filing
Complete handling of your 494 visa application with full transparency.
PR Transition
Planning your path to Permanent Residency (Subclass 191) from day one.
Frequently
Asked
Detailed answers for your regional migration queries.
What Our
Clients Say
"Sagar Sir and the Migrate Zone team helped me move to regional Australia through a 494 visa. Their step-by-step guidance made the process stress-free."
Yash
494 Visa Holder
"After struggling on my own, I reached out to Migrate Zone. They found an employer sponsor for me in Victoria and helped me get my visa. Truly thankful!"
Rinkal Prajapati
Victoria
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