Skilled Migration Visas Australia

491Provisional visa

Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa

A five-year provisional visa for eligible skilled workers nominated by an Australian state or territory government or sponsored by an eligible family member to live, work and study in designated regional Australia, with a potential pathway to permanent residence through the subclass 191 visa if eligible.

About this visa

A five-year provisional visa for eligible skilled workers nominated by an Australian state or territory government or sponsored by an eligible family member to live, work and study in designated regional Australia, with a potential pathway to permanent residence through the subclass 191 visa if eligible.

Stay type

Provisional visa

Part of Skilled Migration Visas

Australia offers a range of skilled migration visas for qualified professionals, skilled workers, international graduates and individuals with exceptional achievements who want to live, work and build their future in Australia.

Depending on the visa pathway, you may need an eligible occupation, a suitable skills assessment, English language proficiency, sufficient points, an Expression of Interest, state or territory nomination, regional eligibility or an invitation to apply.

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