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Subclass 491
5-Year Regional Visa Leading to PR (Subclass 191)
The Skilled Work Regional Visa (Subclass 491) is a points-tested provisional visa for skilled workers who want to live and work in designated regional areas of Australia. It offers a pathway to permanent residency via the Subclass 191 visa.
We assess your case and determine the best visa pathway for your situation.
Our experts craft personalised statements and written submissions for your application.
We compile detailed country reports and risk documentation to strengthen your case.
We assist sponsors and proposers with letters for the SHP and related programs.
Your complete application is submitted and managed directly with the Department.
We represent and prepare your AAT appeal for refused protection visa cases.
This visa suits skilled professionals who:
You must:
Get your experience and qualifications assessed.
Choose “491 visa” and select your preferred state or family sponsor.
State nomination or regional family sponsorship adds +15 points.
Receive an invitation through SkillSelect.
Submit your application within 60 days.
You must live, work, or study in a regional area.
After 3 years, apply for permanent residency (Subclass 191) if income and residency criteria are met.
Not immediately. It is a 5-year provisional visa leading to PR.
You must live/work/study only in regional areas.
Yes — you get +15 points, the biggest boost among skilled visas.
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Subclass 491
Skilled Work Regional Visa
5-Year Regional Visa Leading to PR (Subclass 191)
The Skilled Work Regional Visa (Subclass 491) is a points-tested provisional visa for skilled workers who want to live and work in designated regional areas of Australia. It offers a pathway to permanent residency via the Subclass 191 visa.
How Migration Factor Supports You
Step 1
Guidance
We assess your case and determine the best visa pathway for your situation.
Step 2
Preparation
Our experts craft personalised statements and written submissions for your application.
Step 3
Evidence
We compile detailed country reports and risk documentation to strengthen your case.
Step 4
Support
We assist sponsors and proposers with letters for the SHP and related programs.
Step 5
Lodgement
Your complete application is submitted and managed directly with the Department.
Step 6
Appeals
We represent and prepare your AAT appeal for refused protection visa cases.
Who This Visa Is For
This visa suits skilled professionals who:
Eligibility Requirements
You must:
⏱ Processing
Step 1
Skills Assessment
Get your experience and qualifications assessed.
Step 2
Submit EOI
Choose “491 visa” and select your preferred state or family sponsor.
Step 3
Nomination / Sponsorship
State nomination or regional family sponsorship adds +15 points.
Step 4
Invitation
Receive an invitation through SkillSelect.
Step 5
Apply for Visa
Submit your application within 60 days.
Step 6
Live & Work Regionally
You must live, work, or study in a regional area.
Step 7
Pathway to PR
After 3 years, apply for permanent residency (Subclass 191) if income and residency criteria are met.
Documents Required
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 491 visa permanent?
Not immediately. It is a 5-year provisional visa leading to PR.
Can I work anywhere in Australia?
You must live/work/study only in regional areas.
Does 491 give more points than 190?
Yes — you get +15 points, the biggest boost among skilled visas.
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