Subclass 491 — Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) checklist
Provisional visa for skilled workers who are nominated by a state or territory government, or sponsored by an eligible family member living in a designated regional area. Allows you to live, work, and study in a specified regional area of Australia for up to 5 years, with a pathway to permanent residency through the Subclass 191 visa.
Headline numbers for Subclass 491.
- Application fee
- $4,910
- Processing time
- 10 months
- Visa type
- Temporary
- Categories
- 9
- Requirements tracked
- 45
- Authority
- DHA
Fees and processing times are the headline figures published by Department of Home Affairs. Individual applications routinely take longer; these figures are not a guarantee. Always confirm the live figure on the authority’s site.
What you lodge — organised the way the application reads.
ReRooted groups the Subclass 491 requirements into 9 collection categories. Each card below shows the category, what it covers, and how many requirements sit inside it.
- 01
Pre-Application Eligibility
Pre-flight checks to confirm you meet the basic eligibility criteria before gathering evidence
7 requirements
- 02
State Nomination or Family Sponsorship
Evidence of nomination by an Australian state or territory government, or sponsorship by an eligible family member residing in a designated regional area
5 requirements
- 03
Skills Assessment
A positive skills assessment from the relevant assessing authority for your nominated occupation
4 requirements
- 04
English Language Proficiency
Evidence of meeting the required English language standard for the Subclass 491 visa
5 requirements
- 05
Points Test Evidence
Documents supporting the points you claimed in your Expression of Interest, covering age, qualifications, work experience, and other factors
7 requirements
- 06
Identity & Character
Proof of identity and police clearances demonstrating you meet the character requirement
6 requirements
- 07
Health Requirements
Medical examination and health clearances required for the Subclass 491 visa
5 requirements
- 08
Lodgement & Payment
Application lodgement preparation and fee payment tracking
3 requirements
- 09
Post-Grant
Important steps and obligations after your visa is granted
3 requirements
ReRooted supports 8 DHA visa pathways.
Subclass 820 — Partner (Temporary)
Temporary visa for partners of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens. First stage of the partner visa pathway.
Subclass 801 — Partner (Permanent)
Permanent visa granted approximately 2 years after the 820 application. Allows permanent residency in Australia.
Subclass 309 — Partner (Provisional)
Provisional visa for partners of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens who apply from outside Australia. First stage of the offshore partner visa pathway.
Subclass 100 — Partner (Migrant)
Permanent visa granted approximately 2 years after the 309 application. Allows permanent residency in Australia.
Subclass 189 — Skilled Independent
Permanent residence visa for skilled workers who are not sponsored by an employer or a state or territory government. Applicants must be invited to apply through SkillSelect based on their points score.
Subclass 190 — Skilled Nominated
Permanent visa for skilled workers nominated by an Australian state or territory government. Requires a nomination invitation from a state or territory and a points score of at least 65 on the points test.
Subclass 500 — Student
Visa for international students to study full-time at an Australian educational institution. Allows part-time work during studies.
Organise this checklist in one place.
Every requirement above is wired into a tracker built for Subclass 491. Free to start.