Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (Subclass 491)

The Skilled Regional visa is a temporary visa that allows skilled workers to live and work in the specific areas of Australia for up to five years. This visa is points-tested and requires a nomination by an Australian state/territory or a sponsorship from an eligible relative living in a designated area and is Australian permanent resident or citizen.

Visa Requirements:

In order to apply for this visa, you must have:

1. An occupation that is in the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) or the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL)
2. Obtained a suitable skills assessment for your nominated occupation.
3. At least competent English.
4. Been nominated by an Australian state/territory or a sponsored by an eligible relative living in a designated area.
5. Lodged an EOI and been invited to apply for this visa.
6. Not turned 45 years of age when you received an invitation to apply.
7. Achieved the pass mark on the skilled migration points test, currently 65 points
8. Good health and character.

Including Family Members:

You can include the following family members in your application:

1. Your partner
2. Your dependent children/stepchildren or your partner's dependent children/stepchildren

What this visa lets you do in Australia:

This visa allows you and any family member migrating with you to:

1. Live, work and study in a regional Australia up to four years. However, you should live at least three years and work full time for 36 months in a regional or low population growth area to be eligible to apply for permanent residency.
2. You and your family will be eligible to have medicare from the date of arrival.
   

How we can help you:

1. Free initial assessment service

• You can use our online initial assessment tool to assess your eligibility for this visa.

3. Consultation service

• If you would like a detailed initial assessment or assistance with your current application or need professional advice please book an appointment with one of our qualified consultants to provide you with verbal or written advice for your specific matter.

3. Skills Assessment service:

• We can help you with your skills assessment application. We are very experienced in handling skills assessment applications and dealing with Australian skills assessment authorities. We know all the rules and requirements for obtaining a successful skills assessment.

4. Visa Service:

• We make your visa application process hassle-free. 
• We advise you on strategies to maximise your application score.
• We handle your state nomination or relative sponsorship, EOI and visa application.
• We inform you of all required documents, check your documents and advise you if more supporting documents are required.
• We follow up your case and get your result with the least amount of stress for you.