Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491)
Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) is a provisional visa for skilled workers desiring to live and work in regional Australia.
Most locations of Australia outside major cities (Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane) are classed as designated regional areas for migration purpose including Perth, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Lake Macquarie, Illawarra, Geelong, Newcastle, Wollongong, Adelaide, Hobart and Canberra.
491 visa holders can stay in Australia for 5 years and they can apply for permanent residence after 3 years.
They must meet the income threshold requirement and live/work in a regional area.
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Skilled Work Regional (Provisional visa) – Main Applicant
This is a provisional visa for skilled workers who want to work and live in regional Australia.
Individuals under this program can stay in Australia for 5 years. They can also travel to and from Australia while the visa is valid.
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa – Subsequent entrant
This visa is for a member of the family unit of someone who holds a Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491).
To qualify, individuals must be one of the members of the family unit, of a subclass 491 visa holder. They can stay in Australia for 5 years.