The Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) is a provisional visa for skilled workers who want to live and work in regional areas of Australia. This visa allows skilled workers to live and work in designated regional areas of Australia for up to five years. To be eligible for this visa, you must be invited to apply by the Department of Home Affairs and meet the requirements, which include having an occupation on the relevant skilled occupation list and meeting the English language and skill requirements.To be eligible for this visa, you must be invited to apply by the Department of Home Affairs and meet the requirements, which include having an occupation on the relevant skilled occupation list and meeting the English language and skill requirements.
You must also have a positive skills assessment for your occupation. This visa allows you to work in your nominated occupation and to travel in and out of Australia for the duration of your visa. After living in a designated regional area of Australia for at least three years, you may be eligible to apply for permanent residency through the Skilled Regional (Permanent) visa (subclass 191). For more information, visit Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491) | NSW Government page for further information about eligibility under this stream.
