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
- 1Latest data update time 2025-12-02
| 签证类别 | 签证小类 | 25%审理时间 | 50%审理时间 | 75%审理时间 | 90%审理时间 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) | Family Sponsored Regional | 701 | 773 | 884 | 1020 |
| Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) | State/Territory Government Nominated Regional | 557 | 609 | 783 | 808 |
| 签证类别 | Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) |
| 签证小类 | Family Sponsored Regional |
| 25%审理时间 | 701 |
| 50%审理时间 | 773 |
| 75%审理时间 | 884 |
| 90%审理时间 | 1020 |
| 签证类别 | Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) |
| 签证小类 | State/Territory Government Nominated Regional |
| 25%审理时间 | 557 |
| 50%审理时间 | 609 |
| 75%审理时间 | 783 |
| 90%审理时间 | 808 |