Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subsequent Entrant)

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Overview

The Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subsequent Entrant) allows eligible family members of current Subclass 491 visa holders to join them in designated regional areas of Australia. This visa is designed to support family reunification and skilled migration to regional areas.

Benefits

  • Allows eligible family members to join their primary Subclass 491 visa holder in regional Australia.
  • Holders of this visa may later apply for permanent residency.
  • Allows full work rights and access to study in regional Australia.
  • Access to Medicare, Australia's public health care system
  • Encourages living and working in regional areas, contributing to local communities and economies

Eligibility Criteria

  • The primary visa holder must currently hold a Subclass 491 visa
  • Applicants must be an eligible family member (partner and dependent child).
  • Proof of a genuine and ongoing relationship with the primary visa holder.
  • Meet the health and character requirements set by the Australian government.
  • The primary visa holder or an eligible sponsor must provide sponsorship.
  • Applicants must demonstrate a competent level of English proficiency.

Key Points to Remember

  • Applicants must reside in a designated regional area.
  • This visa is temporary and is generally valid for five years from the date of grant of the subclass 491 visa to the primary visa holder
  • Condition 8579: You must live, work, and study only in designated regional areas
  • Includes providing undergoing medical examinations, and police checks.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Eligible family members, including spouses, de facto partners, dependent children, and other dependent relatives, can apply.
Yes, subsequent entrants can apply for permanent residency, provided they meet the criteria for a Subclass 191 (Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional)) visa.
Designated regional areas include all of Australia except Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. Specific postcodes can be checked on the Department of Home Affairs website.
Processing times can vary, but generally, it takes several months. Checking current processing times on the Department of Home Affairs website is recommended.
There are no work restrictions, but visa holders must work in designated regional areas as per visa conditions.
Applicants need to provide identity documents, relationship proof, evidence of the primary visa holder’s status, health and character documents, and other supporting documents.
Yes, dependent children can attend school in Australia under this visa.
Yes, applicants must demonstrate a competent level of English proficiency (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL, PTE).