The Ultimate Guide to Visa 491 | PR in Regional Australia 2023

The ultimate guide to visa 491 for PR in Regional Australia in 2023.

In this video, we’ll be talking about the Australian visa subclass 491 – a popular option for skilled workers who want to live and work in regional Australia.

The subclass 491 visa is a points-based visa designed for skilled workers who have a nomination from a state or territory government agency in Australia or sponsorship by an eligible family member who lives in a designated regional area.

It is a provisional visa that allows the holder to live and work in a designated regional area in Australia for up to 5 years.

Eligibility requirements:

To be eligible for the subclass 491 visa, you must meet the following requirements:
• Be under the age of 45 years.
• Have an occupation on the relevant skilled occupation list.
• Have a suitable skills assessment for your occupation.
• Have competent English language proficiency.
• Score at least 65 points on the points test.
• Be nominated by a state or territory government agency in Australia or sponsored by an eligible family member who lives in a designated regional area.

Benefits of subclass 491:

There are several benefits of the subclass 491 visa, including:
• The ability to live and work in regional Australia for up to 5 years.
• Pathway to permanent residency through the subclass 191 visa.
• Priority processing of visa applications.
• Access to Medicare and other social security benefits.
• Ability to bring eligible family members with you to Australia.

One of the key benefits of the subclass 491 visa is the pathway to permanent residency through the subclass 191 visa.

After holding the subclass 491 visa for at least three years and meeting certain requirements, you may be eligible to apply for the subclass 191 visa.

To be eligible for the subclass 191 visa, you must:
• Have held a subclass 491 visa for at least three years.
• Have complied with the conditions of your subclass 491 visa.
• Have met the minimum taxable income requirement of at least AUD 53,900 annually for at least three years while holding the subclass 491 visa.
• Have met any additional requirements specified by the Minister at the time of application.