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Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) (subclass 491) visa

This visa allows you to live and work in a designated regional area of Australia for 5 years.
For migration purposes, most locations in Australia outside Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane are classed as designated regional areas.

You need to be nominated by a state or territory government or sponsored by an eligible relative for this visa.

The participating state or territory provides 15 points to the applicant.

You must

be nominated by a state or territory government, or sponsored by an eligible relative

be invited to apply

have an occupation on the relevant skilled occupation list

Somestates and territories have their own occupation lists.

satisfy the points test (you will need to score at least 65 points)

have a skills assessment for your occupation

have at least competent English

meet our character requirements

be aged under 45 when invited to apply.

Any family members you include in your visa application will also need to meet our health and character requirements.