Subclass 491: Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa

PROVISIONAL 5-YEAR VISA PATHWAY TO PR

The Subclass 491 visa is Australia's regional provisional visa for skilled workers. It offers +15 bonus points, a 5-year visa, and a clear pathway to permanent residence after meeting regional living and work requirements.

Key Advantage: Get +15 bonus points with regional nomination! This makes it the most accessible skilled visa pathway, with an easy route to permanent residence after 3 years.

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What is the Subclass 491 Visa?

Understand the 5-year provisional visa, +15 bonus points, and pathway to PR.

Main Benefits

Discover the massive +15 point boost, 5-year work rights, and PR pathway.

Who Should Apply?

Find out if regional living and this visa pathway align with your goals.

How Does It Work?

Learn the process: 491 provisional visa ? 3 years regional ? 191 PR.

Costs & Processing Timeline

Budget for regional nomination fees, visa costs, and expected processing times.

Compare with Other Visas

See how the 491 compares to 189 and 190 to choose your best pathway.

Quick Tip: The Subclass 491 gives you +15 bonus points, making it perfect for those with 50-70 base points! Use our points calculator to see your total with the regional bonus!

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