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State or Territory Criteria
Each Australian state or territory has its own criteria for nominating Subclass 491 applicants. Select your preferred state below to view its specific requirements:
Key Features
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State or Territory Nomination: Applicants must be nominated by an Australian state or territory government.
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Regional Living and Working: Visa holders must live and work in designated regional areas of Australia.
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Provisional Residency: Valid for five years with a pathway to permanent residency via Subclass 191.
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Work and Study: Allows holders to work and study anywhere within the nominating state or the country.
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Healthcare Benefits: Access to Medicare, Australia’s public healthcare system.
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Travel: Allows multiple entries and exits from Australia for five years.
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State or Territory Nomination: Applicants must be nominated by an Australian state or territory government.
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Regional Living and Working: Visa holders must live and work in designated regional areas of Australia.
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Provisional Residency: Valid for five years with a pathway to permanent residency via Subclass 191.
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Work and Study: Allows holders to work and study anywhere within the nominating state or the country.
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Healthcare Benefits: Access to Medicare, Australia’s public healthcare system.
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Travel: Allows multiple entries and exits from Australia for five years.
Eligibility Criteria
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Age Requirement:
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Be under 45 years of age at the time of invitation.
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Skilled Occupation:
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Nominate an occupation listed on the 491 Occupation List and State-Specific Skilled Occupation List. Each state or territory may have its own occupation lists and additional requirements.
VIEW STATE REQUIREMENTS
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Skills Assessment:
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Obtain a positive skills assessment from an approved skills assessing authority for your nominated occupation.
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English Proficiency:
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Demonstrate at least Competent English through valid test scores:
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Alternatively, hold a valid passport from the UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, or Ireland.
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Points Test:
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Achieve a minimum of 65 points based on factors such as:
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Age.
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English proficiency.
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Qualifications.
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State Nomination
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Skilled work experience.
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Health and Character:
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Meet Australia’s health and character requirements.
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Expression of Interest (EOI):
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Submit an EOI via SkillSelect and receive an invitation to apply.
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State or Territory Nomination:
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Secure a nomination from a State or Territory government based on their specific requirements and occupation lists.
VIEW STATE REQUIREMENTS
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Benefits
Visa holders can:
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Stay in Australia indefinitely.
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Work and study without restrictions.
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Access Medicare (public healthcare).
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Sponsor eligible family members for permanent residency.
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Apply for Australian citizenship (if eligible).
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Travel to and from Australia for five years.
Key Points
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Nomination Requirements: Applicants must be nominated by an Australian state or territory government.
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Points-Based: A minimum of 65 points is required to apply including State Nomination +5 Points..
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Occupation Lists: Must have a relevant occupation on the 190 Visa Occupation list and also meet the state or territory's requirement.
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Healthcare Benefits: Access to Medicare, Australia’s public healthcare system.
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Travel: Allows multiple entries and exits from Australia for five years. After this, visa holders need a Resident Return Visa (RRV) or another visa to return as a permanent resident.
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