Eligibility Criteria

Find out if you qualify for the Subclass 491 visa to live and work in regional Australia.

Visa Requirements

Learn about the necessary qualifications and skills needed for the Subclass 491 visa application process.

A person in a dark environment is engaged in welding, wearing protective clothing and a helmet. Bright sparks fly around, illuminating parts of the person and the workspace.
A person in a dark environment is engaged in welding, wearing protective clothing and a helmet. Bright sparks fly around, illuminating parts of the person and the workspace.
Application Process

Understand the steps involved in applying for the Subclass 491 visa and required documentation.

A rural landscape featuring a gravel road leading towards a mountainous horizon. The foreground has a sign reading 'Erewhon Station' and 'Home of the Working Horse', and a directional sign indicating a turning area 2 km ahead. The area is surrounded by dry grasslands with tall mountains in the background under a clear blue sky.
A rural landscape featuring a gravel road leading towards a mountainous horizon. The foreground has a sign reading 'Erewhon Station' and 'Home of the Working Horse', and a directional sign indicating a turning area 2 km ahead. The area is surrounded by dry grasslands with tall mountains in the background under a clear blue sky.
A hand is extended towards the Sydney Opera House across a body of water, with a city skyline in the background under a dramatic, colorful sky at dusk.
A hand is extended towards the Sydney Opera House across a body of water, with a city skyline in the background under a dramatic, colorful sky at dusk.

Regional skilled visa

Location Details

The Subclass 491 visa allows skilled workers to live and work in designated regional areas of Australia for up to five years.

Regions

Various regional areas

Hours

9 AM - 5 PM