Regional Pathway
to PR Success
Live, work, and migrate to regional Australia with the 491 Visa. A 5-year provisional pathway that leads to permanent residency after 3 years.
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Path to PR
Grant 491
Temporary
3 Years Work
Income Req
Apply 191
Permanent
Citizenship
Goal
What is the Subclass 491 Visa?
The Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491) is a points-tested 5-year visa that allows skilled professionals to live and work in designated regional areas of Australia.
This visa is one of the most accessible routes to Australian PR today, offering a direct pathway to the Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa (subclass 191) after living and working in a regional area for 3 years.
State Stream
Requires nomination by a regional state or territory government based on their specific skill needs.
Family Stream
Sponsored by an eligible family member who is an Australian citizen or PR living in a regional area.
Eligibility Criteria
Bonus Points
The 491 visa provides a major points boost:
Unlike many temporary visas, 491 holders have access to Medicare (public healthcare).
Direct pathway to PR via Subclass 191 after 3 years of living/working in regional Australia.
Why Choose Visa 491?
Priority Processing
Regional visa applications are given priority processing by the Department.
Extra Points
Gain 15 points for nomination by a state or sponsorship by a family member.
Pathway to PR
Direct pathway to the Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa (subclass 191).
Popular Occupations
IT Specialists
Software & Web Developers
Healthcare
Nurses, Midwives & Allied Health
Engineering
Civil, Mechanical & Electrical
Finance
Accountants & Financial Auditors
Trades
Chefs, Plumbers & Electricians
Education
Early Childhood & Secondary Teachers
Agriculture
Agricultural Specialists
Community Services
Social Workers & Counselors
Designated regional areas include all of Australia except Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. Popular locations include:
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Questions
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