Permanent Residency
Australia Skilled Visa
Official Australian Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)
Gov Fee
AUD $4,910
Processing
6-14 months
Max Stay
5 years
Work Rights
Yes
*Fees and processing times are subject to change. Check official sources.
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Real-time data from official sources
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Processing Time
6-14 months
75% of applications processed within 10 months, 90% within 14 months. State/territory nomination or family sponsorship processing adds additional time.
payments
Government Fee
AUD $4,910
Yes
Work Rights
Yes
Path to PR
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Eligibility Requirements
Make sure you meet these requirements before applying.
Key Eligibility Criteria
- Age Requirement: Must be under 45 years of age at time of invitation
- Age Requirement: Must be under 45 years of age at time of invitation
- Age Requirement: Must be under 45 years of age at time of invitation
- English Language: Must have at least Competent English (IELTS 6.0 in each band or equivalent)
- English Language: Must have at least Competent English (IELTS 6.0 in each band or equivalent)
- English Language: Must have at least Competent English (IELTS 6.0 in each band or equivalent)
- Points Test: Must score at least 65 points including 15 points from sponsorship
- Points Test: Must score at least 65 points including 15 points from sponsorship
- Points Test: Must score at least 65 points including 15 points from sponsorship
- Regional Living: Must live and work in a designated regional area of Australia
- Regional Living: Must live and work in a designated regional area of Australia
- Regional Living: Must live and work in a designated regional area of Australia
- Skills Assessment: Must have a positive skills assessment for your nominated occupation
- Skills Assessment: Must have a positive skills assessment for your nominated occupation
- Skills Assessment: Must have a positive skills assessment for your nominated occupation
- Sponsorship: Must be sponsored by state/territory government or eligible family member in regional Australia
- Sponsorship: Must be sponsored by state/territory government or eligible family member in regional Australia
- Sponsorship: Must be sponsored by state/territory government or eligible family member in regional Australia