Subclass 491

Subclass 491 is a point based skilled regional visa nominated by a State or Territory to live and work in regional Australia. It is a provisional visa with a pathway to permanent residency after living and working in a regional area for 3 years. The requirements for this visa are very similar to subclass 190 except that it is a provisional visa, and you are given higher points for the State/Territory nomination.

You must

• have an occupation on the relevant skilled occupation list (follow the link 'Skilled occupation list' below for a list of skilled occupations)

• have a positive skills assessment from a relevant skills assessing authority

• be under 45 years of age

• be nominated by a State or Territory

• be invited by the Department to apply for this visa

• score 65 points or more on the points test (follow the link 'Points table' below for calculating your points)

Links

Skilled occupation list

Points table

Visa application charge

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