Australia Subclass 491 Visa

Subclass 491 refers to a category of visas in Australia, specifically the Skilled Independent Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491), which allows skilled workers to live and work in designated regional areas of Australia. This visa is intended for individuals who possess skills that meet the country's labour market needs and who wish to contribute to regional communities. Applicants must be nominated by a state or territory government and generally need to meet specific eligibility criteria, including age, skills assessment, and English language proficiency. The visa provides a pathway to permanent residency for those who meet the conditions after living and working in a regional area for a certain period.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this visa, you must:

Be nominated by a state or territory government agency to apply, or an eligible relative must sponsor you
Have your occupation listed in the skilled occupation list
Have a suitable skills assessment for your profession
Applicants should be between 18 and 45 years old.
They need to score 65 points or more in the skills assessment.
Proficiency in the English language must meet the required standards.
Applicants must satisfy health and character eligibility criteria.
There should be no outstanding debts related to the Subclass 491 visa.
No visa applications or visas should have been refused.
Candidates must sign the Australian values statement.