Overview
The Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491) is a points-tested provisional visa for skilled workers nominated by a regional state/territory or sponsored by an eligible family member in regional Australia. It provides a pathway to permanent residence.
Who this visa is for
This visa may suit you if you:
- Have a skilled occupation eligible for regional migration
- Are nominated by a regional authority or sponsored by family
- Are willing to live and work in a designated regional area
Key requirements (high level)
A 491 application usually requires:
- Skills assessment
- State/territory nomination or family sponsorship
- Points test eligibility (including regional points)
- Commitment to regional residence and employment
- Health and character checks
Typical supporting documents
- Passport and identity documents
- Skills assessment
- Nomination or sponsorship evidence
- Employment and qualification documents
- English language results (if required)
- Health and character documents
How we support you
We help confirm regional eligibility, structure nomination or sponsorship evidence, and plan the PR pathway after the provisional period.