Work visa Australia
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)
Run by Department of Home Affairs
Skilled workers under 45 willing to live and work in a designated regional area for 5 years, nominated by a state or territory or sponsored by an eligible relative. It can lead to permanent residence after 3 years.
- Job offer
- Not required. You need a state or territory nomination or sponsorship by an eligible relative, and an invitation.
- Language
- At least competent English at the time of invitation.
- Education
- A suitable skills assessment for your occupation. No fixed degree level is stated.
- Work experience
- Not a fixed requirement on the page. Work experience can count toward points.
- Government fee
- AUD 6,140 for the main applicant. AUD 3,070 for each additional applicant aged 18 or over. AUD 1,535 for each additional applicant under 18.
- Processing time
- The page says applications lodged in or before March 2025 are being processed.
- Money you must show
- Not stated on the official page
- When and to whom you pay
- Paid online through ImmiAccount when you lodge the application.
Checked on 18 October 2026. What the page says
Read on immi.homeaffairs.gov.au on 2026-10-18: "be nominated to apply by a state or territory government agency, or an eligible relative must sponsor you"; "At the time of invitation, you must have at least Competent English."; fee page: "AUD6,140.00". Another official page. Another official page.