This is a provisional visa. It is for skilled workers who want to live and work in regional Australia

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Cost

🔹Base application fee: From AUD $4,910

🔹Additional costs may apply (e.g. medicals, police checks, dependents)

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With this visa, you can​

🔹Stay in Australia for 5 years

🔹Live, work and study in a designated regional area of Australia

🔹Travel to and from Australia as many times as you want, while the visa is valid

🔹Apply for permanent residence after 3 years from the time your visa is granted

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Designated regional area

You and all members of your family unit who are also holders of the visa, will need to live work and study in a designated regional area of Australia. Your nomination must not be withdrawn, or you will not be granted the visa.

Pathways to Permanent Residence

If eligible, you will be able to apply for permanent residence through the Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa (subclass 191) – which starts on 16 November 202

 

You must:

🔹Be nominated to apply by a state or territory government agency, or an eligible relative must sponsor you

🔹Have an occupation on a relevant skilled occupation list

🔹Have a suitable skills assessment for the occupation

🔹Be invited to apply

🔹Satisfy the points test

 

Apply from:

You can be in or outside Australia, but not in immigration clearance when you apply for the visa and when we decide on your application.

If you apply in Australia, you must hold a substantive visa or a subclass 010 Bridging A visa, a subclass 020 Bridging B visa or a subclass 030 Bridging C visa, otherwise your application will not be valid

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Points Test:​

You must meet or exceed the points score stated in your invitation to apply. Points can be awarded for:

✅Age

✅English language ability

✅Skilled employment (in Australia or overseas)

✅Educational qualifications

✅Australian study

✅Regional study

✅Partner skills or English ability

✅Community language skills

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👉 Use our "491 Points Calculator" to estimate your points.

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How to apply for the Subclass 491 Visa

 1. Confirm Your Eligibility: Make sure your occupation is listed on the Australian Skilled Occupation List, which includes    the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL), and sometimes the Regional Occupation List (ROL). You can check if your occupation is eligible by visiting the official list here.

2. Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI): Lodge your EOI through the SkillSelect system, providing details about your qualifications, work experience, and skills.    

3. Apply for State or Territory Nomination: Request nomination from a state or territory government. Each region may have its own criteria and priority occupations.    

4. Receive an Invitation to Apply: If your EOI is selected, you’ll be invited to apply for the Subclass 190 visa.  

 5. Lodge Your Visa Application: Submit your application online via the Department of Home Affairs, including all required documents:

🔹Passport and ID documents

🔹Positive skills assessment

🔹English language test result 

🔹State or territory nomination approval  

6. Wait for Processing: The Department of Home Affairs will assess your application after submission."​

 

Processing Time:

50% processed in 18 Months

90% processed in 24 Months

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Why Apply with AMC Migration for the 491 Visa?

Looking for a regional pathway? Tasmania is a great option and we’ll help you get there:

✅ Advice tailored to your goals and Tasmania’s 491 requirements
✅ Help with points, documents, and proving your connection to the state
✅ Step-by-step guidance to make the process clear and stress-free
✅ A trusted migration team based in Tasmania, ready to support you

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📅 Book a consultation session with AMC Migration and take the first step toward your 491 visa through Tasmania.