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Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (subclass 491)
Points-tested regional provisional visa via state nomination or eligible family sponsorship, with later PR pathway potential.
Best for: Applicants open to regional Australia and using regional strategy to improve invitation competitiveness.
Core Conditions (Draft)
- - Eligible occupation and skills assessment pathway
- - EOI + invitation process
- - State nomination or eligible regional family sponsorship
- - Regional living/work expectations and compliance
Cost Planning (Draft)
Government application: High (primary applicant government visa fee; verify current amount)
Nomination / sponsorship: State nomination fee may apply depending on state/territory
Total planning range: Usually similar planning basket to 190, but strategy costs vary by relocation and regional setup
Draft planning only. Verify current government/state fees and regional obligations.
Common Extra Costs
- - English test
- - Skills assessment
- - Medical examination
- - Police certificates
- - Translations / certified copies
Common Documents
- - Passport and identity documents
- - English test results
- - Skills assessment outcome
- - Employment and education evidence
- - Police checks / health checks
Strategy Notes (Draft)
- - Regional flexibility can improve pathway options for some occupations.
- - Plan evidence collection from day one if targeting later regional PR pathways.
- - Compare 190 vs 491 using point-gap + lifestyle + career location constraints.
Last updated: 2026-02-23
Draft reference only. Verify official requirements, costs, policy changes, and eligibility before acting.