Skilled Regional 491 Visa
Fundamentally a Department of Home Affairs point-tested visa intended for skilled workers who desire to live and work in a regional area of Australia.
Check Your PointsPoints Test
65 Min
Score Required to Apply
Submit EOI
Step 1
State Nom.
Step 2
Inviation
Step 3
Visa Grant
Final
Why Choose Visa 491
5 Years Stay
Stay in Australia for 5 years from the date your visa is granted.
Regional Living
Live, work and study in a selected regional area (Excluding Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane).
Unlimited Travel
Travel to and from Australia as many times as you want until the visa expires.
Pathway to PR
Apply for permanent residency (Subclass 191) after three years of living and working.
State Nomination
Receive an extra 15 points towards the Department of Home Affairs points test.
Family Inclusion
Include your partner and children in your visa application.
CORE REQUIREMENTS
Family Members
You can include your Partner, Child/Step-child, or your Partner's Child/Step-child in your application.
Expression of Interest
You must lodge an Expression of Interest (EOI) and be invited to apply for this visa.
65 Points Score
A minimum score of 65 points is required. You must meet points suitability at the time of invitation.
Common
Questions
Everything you need to know about the 491 Visa.
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