491 Visa
Skilled Work Regional (Temporary) Visa
This is a temporary visa for skilled workers who wish to live and work in regional Australia.
Data Sources
- https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-work-regional-provisional-491
Basic Qualifications
- 1You must be nominated by a state or territory government agency, or an eligible relative must sponsor you
- 2Have an occupation on the relevant skilled occupation list
- 3Have a skills assessment suitable for the occupation
- 4Invited to Apply
- 5Satisfy score test
Australia
- You can live, work and study in designated areas of Australia during the validity period of your visa.
- Apply for permanent residence 3 years from visa approval date
Stay
- 5 years
Application fee
- From AUD 4,115
Processing time
- Latest data update time 2025-06-09
| Visa Type | Visa subclasses | 25% review time | 50% review time | 75% review time | 90% review time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) | Family Sponsored Regional | 636 | 663 | 690 | 773 |
| Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) | State/Territory Government Nominated Regional | 544 | 628 | 659 | 679 |
| Visa Type | Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) |
| Visa subclasses | Family Sponsored Regional |
| 25% review time | 636 |
| 50% review time | 663 |
| 75% review time | 690 |
| 90% review time | 773 |
| Visa Type | Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) |
| Visa subclasses | State/Territory Government Nominated Regional |
| 25% review time | 544 |
| 50% review time | 628 |
| 75% review time | 659 |
| 90% review time | 679 |