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On a Subclass 491 visa (Skilled work Regional visa), an applicant can work in any occupation listed on the relevant skilled occupation list (SOL) or regional skilled occupation list (RSOL) but only in a designated area of Australia. A Skilled worker who is selected for a Subclass 491 visa can reside and work in a designated Australian regional area for five years and receive a permanent residency after three years of continuous residence in the country.
 

Subclass 491 visa is a point-tested visa, especially for skilled professionals who wish to live and work in the regional area of Australia. With this visa, an applicant is sponsored by an Australian state or territory of government or an eligible family member residing in a designated area of regional Australia.
 

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Eligible occupations for Subclass 491 visa

For a Skilled Work Regional visa, there are 504 occupations. Below are some occupations that are eligible for subclass 491 visa:

Item

Occupation

ANZSCO code

Assessing authority

1

Construction project manager

133111

VETASSESS

2

Engineering manager

133211

(a) Engineers Australia; or(b) AIM

3

Child care centre manager

134111

ACECQA

4

Nursing clinical director

134212

ANMAC

5

Primary health organisation manager

134213

VETASSESS

6

Welfare centre manager

134214

ACWA

 

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Requirements to apply for Subclass 491 visa

To be eligible for a Subclass 91 visa, an applicant must fulfill the requirements:

  • Valid passport
  • Nomination from an Australian State or territory
  • Positive skill assessment
  • Occupation listed on skill occupation list
  • English language proficiency
  • Score 65 points
  • Character requirement
  • Health requirement
  • Reside in regional Australia
     

Requirements to apply for subclass 491 visa

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