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Subclass 491Provisional5 years provisional → PR pathway via Subclass 191

Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa

The Subclass 491 visa is a five-year provisional points-tested visa for skilled workers nominated by an Australian state or territory or sponsored by an eligible regional family member. Holders must live, work, and study only in a designated regional area. After three years of meeting the regional requirement and an income threshold, holders can apply for permanent residency through the Subclass 191 visa.

At a glance

Points test
Yes — points-tested via SkillSelect
Sponsor
State nomination or eligible family sponsor required
Base application charge
from $4,640 (check immi.gov.au for current fee)
Processing time
~8-15 months (median)
Eligibility list
MLTSSLSTSOLROLCSOL
Pathway
Provides a pathway to permanent residency via the Subclass 191 visa after three years of regional residence and meeting the minimum income threshold.

Recent updates

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  • info
    OSCA launched as ABS classification standard

    The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) released the Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA), progressively replacing the long-standing ANZSCO (Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations). OSCA preserves a similar 6-digit structure but introduces revised major groups, updated occupation definitions, and new entries for emerging roles. The Department of Home Affairs is adopting OSCA progressively across 2025-2026 — most skilled-visa occupation lists still reference ANZSCO codes during the transition. Always cross-check the live occupation list on home affairs at application time.

  • info
    Direction 110 replaces Direction 99 for s501 character decisions

    Ministerial Direction 110 issued under section 499 of the Migration Act 1958, providing the framework decision-makers must apply when refusing or cancelling visas on character grounds under section 501. Direction 110 replaces Direction 99 and re-emphasises Australia's expectations of non-citizens. Affects character considerations across all visa subclasses, including skilled visas at the application and post-grant stage.

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    Visa application charges are reviewed annually

    Visa Application Charges (VAC) for all Australian visa subclasses are reviewed and typically adjusted in line with the Federal Budget each financial year (taking effect 1 July). Fees displayed across this site reflect a recent editorial review (see each page's 'Last reviewed' stamp) but should always be cross-checked against the official fee schedule on home affairs at application time. Additional charges may apply for secondary applicants, dependent children, English-language tests, skills assessments, and biometrics — these are NOT included in the base application charge.

SkillSelect points trend

Minimum points score from the last 6 invitation rounds for Subclass 491.

All rounds →

Source: Department of Home Affairs SkillSelect. Information only. Consult a registered MARA agent for personalised guidance.

Key requirements

High-level eligibility criteria. Each criterion has further sub-rules; verify with immi.gov.au before applying.

  • Under 45 years of age at invitation
  • Competent English (IELTS 6 or equivalent)
  • Positive skills assessment in a nominated occupation
  • State/territory nomination OR eligible regional family sponsor
  • Live, work, and study only in a designated regional area
  • Health and character requirements

Skills assessment

Each occupation has a single designated assessing authority — refer to the occupation page for the body that assesses it.

Eligible occupations(505 total)

ANZSCO occupations currently flagged for Subclass 491 in our latest dataset.

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  1. 121111Skill level 1

    Aquaculture Farmer

    ROLCSOL

    States: QLD, WA, SA, NT

  2. 121211Skill level 1

    Cotton Grower

    ROL

    States: NSW, WA

  3. 121212Skill level 1

    Flower Grower

    STSOLCSOL

    States: NSW, WA, SA

  4. 121213Skill level 1

    Fruit or Nut Grower

    ROL

    States: NSW, WA, SA

  5. 121214Skill level 1

    Grain, Oilseed or Pasture Grower / Field Crop Grower

    ROL

    States: NSW, WA, SA

  6. 121215Skill level 1

    Grape Grower

    STSOL

    States: NSW, WA, SA

  7. 121216Skill level 1

    Mixed Crop Farmer

    ROL

    States: NSW, WA, SA

  8. 121217Skill level 1

    Sugar Cane Grower

    ROL

    States: NSW, WA

  9. 121221Skill level 1

    Vegetable Grower / Market Gardener

    STSOL

    States: NSW, WA, SA, NT

  10. 121299Skill level 1

    Crop Farmers nec

    ROL

    States: NSW, WA, SA

  11. 121311Skill level 1

    Apiarist

    STSOLCSOL

    States: QLD, WA, SA, TAS

  12. 121312Skill level 1

    Beef Cattle Farmer

    ROL

    States: QLD, WA, SA, NT

  13. 121313Skill level 1

    Dairy Cattle Farmer

    ROLCSOL

    States: WA, SA

  14. 121314Skill level 1

    Deer Farmer

    ROL

    States: WA, SA

  15. 121315Skill level 1

    Goat Farmer

    ROLCSOL

    States: WA, SA

  16. 121316Skill level 1

    Horse Breeder

    ROL

    States: WA, SA

  17. 121317Skill level 1

    Mixed Livestock Farmer

    ROL

    States: WA, SA

  18. 121318Skill level 1

    Pig Farmer

    ROLCSOL

    States: WA, SA

  19. 121321Skill level 1

    Poultry Farmer

    STSOLCSOL

    States: WA, SA, TAS

  20. 121322Skill level 1

    Sheep Farmer

    ROL

    States: WA, SA

  21. 121399Skill level 1

    Livestock Farmers nec

    ROL

    States: WA, SA

  22. 121411Skill level 1

    Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer

    ROL

    States: NSW, WA, SA

  23. 131112Skill level 1

    Sales and Marketing Manager

    STSOLCSOL

    States: QLD, WA, SA, TAS

  24. 131113Skill level 1

    Advertising Manager

    STSOLCSOL

    States: SA, TAS

  25. 131114Skill level 1

    Public Relations Manager

    ROL

    States: SA

  26. 132111Skill level 1

    Corporate Services Manager

    STSOLCSOL

    States: SA, TAS

  27. 132211Skill level 1

    Finance Manager

    STSOLCSOL

    States: WA, SA, TAS

  28. 132311Skill level 1

    Human Resource Manager

    STSOLCSOL

    States: WA, SA, TAS

  29. 132411Skill level 1

    Policy and Planning Manager

    ROLCSOL

    States: NSW, WA, SA, NT

  30. 132511Skill level 1

    Research and Development Manager

    STSOLCSOL

    States: NSW, WA, SA, TAS

  31. 133111Skill level 1

    Construction Project Manager

    MLTSSLCSOL

    States: NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, TAS, ACT

  32. 133112Skill level 1

    Project Builder

    ROLCSOL

    States: NSW, QLD, WA, SA, NT, ACT

  33. 133211Skill level 1

    Engineering Manager

    MLTSSLCSOL

    States: NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, TAS, NT, ACT

  34. 133411Skill level 1

    Manufacturer

    STSOL

    States: NSW, QLD, SA

  35. 133511Skill level 1

    Production Manager (Forestry)

    STSOLCSOL

    States: NSW, QLD, WA, SA

  36. 133512Skill level 1

    Production Manager (Manufacturing)

    STSOLCSOL

    States: NSW, QLD, WA, SA

  37. 133513Skill level 1

    Production Manager (Mining)

    STSOL

    States: NSW, QLD, WA, SA, NT

  38. 133611Skill level 1

    Supply and Distribution Manager

    STSOLCSOL

    States: WA, SA, NT, ACT

  39. 133612Skill level 1

    Procurement Manager

    ROLCSOL

    States: WA, SA, ACT

  40. 134111Skill level 1

    Child Care Centre Manager

    MLTSSL

    States: NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, NT, ACT

  41. 134211Skill level 1

    Medical Administrator / Medical Superintendent

    ROLCSOL

    States: NSW, WA, SA, NT, ACT

  42. 134212Skill level 1

    Nursing Clinical Director

    MLTSSLCSOL

    States: NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, TAS, NT, ACT

  43. 134213Skill level 1

    Primary Health Organisation Manager

    MLTSSLCSOL

    States: NSW, VIC, WA, SA, TAS, ACT

  44. 134214Skill level 1

    Welfare Centre Manager

    MLTSSL

    States: NSW, VIC, WA, SA, TAS, NT, ACT

  45. 134299Skill level 1

    Health and Welfare Services Managers nec

    STSOL

    States: NSW, WA, SA, TAS, NT, ACT

  46. 134311Skill level 1

    School Principal

    STSOLCSOL

    States: NSW, WA, SA, TAS, NT

  47. 134412Skill level 1

    Regional Education Manager

    ROL

    States: SA

  48. 134499Skill level 1

    Education Managers nec

    STSOLCSOL

    States: SA, NT

  49. 135112Skill level 1

    ICT Project Manager

    STSOLCSOL

    States: NSW, WA, SA, TAS, ACT

  50. 135199Skill level 1

    ICT Managers nec

    STSOLCSOL

    States: NSW, WA, SA, TAS, ACT

  51. 139911Skill level 1

    Arts Administrator or Manager

    MLTSSLCSOL

    States: VIC, WA, SA, TAS, ACT

  52. 139912Skill level 1

    Environmental Manager

    MLTSSLCSOL

    States: VIC, WA, SA, TAS, ACT

  53. 139913Skill level 1

    Laboratory Manager

    STSOLCSOL

    States: WA, SA, TAS, ACT

  54. 139914Skill level 1

    Quality Assurance Manager

    STSOL

    States: WA, SA, TAS, ACT

  55. 139915Skill level 1

    Sports Administrator

    ROL

    States: WA, SA, ACT

  56. 139999Skill level 1

    Specialist Managers nec

    STSOL

    States: WA, SA, TAS, NT, ACT

  57. 141111Skill level 1

    Cafe or Restaurant Manager

    STSOL

    States: QLD, WA, SA, TAS, NT, ACT

  58. 141211Skill level 1

    Caravan Park and Camping Ground Manager

    ROL

    States: WA, SA

  59. 141311Skill level 1

    Hotel or Motel Manager

    STSOLCSOL

    States: QLD, WA, SA, TAS, NT, ACT

  60. 141999Skill level 1

    Accommodation and Hospitality Managers nec

    STSOLCSOL

    States: QLD, WA, SA, NT

  61. 142115Skill level 1

    Post Office Manager

    ROL

    States: WA, SA

  62. 149111Skill level 1

    Amusement Centre Manager

    ROL

    States: SA

  63. 149112Skill level 1

    Fitness Centre Manager

    ROL

    States: SA

  64. 149113Skill level 1

    Sports Centre Manager

    ROL

    States: SA

  65. 149212Skill level 1

    Customer Service Manager

    STSOL

    States: WA, SA

  66. 149311Skill level 1

    Conference and Event Organiser

    STSOL

    States: WA, SA

  67. 149413Skill level 1

    Transport Company Manager

    STSOL

    States: WA, SA

  68. 149912Skill level 1

    Cinema or Theatre Manager

    ROLCSOL

    States: WA, SA

  69. 149913Skill level 1

    Facilities Manager

    STSOL

    States: WA, SA, TAS

  70. 149914Skill level 1

    Financial Institution Branch Manager

    ROL

    States: SA

  71. 211112Skill level 1

    Dancer or Choreographer

    MLTSSL

    States: VIC, WA, SA

  72. 211212Skill level 1

    Music Director

    MLTSSLCSOL

    States: VIC, SA

  73. 211213Skill level 1

    Musician (Instrumental)

    MLTSSL

    States: VIC, SA

  74. 211299Skill level 1

    Music Professionals nec

    STSOL

    States: SA

  75. 211311Skill level 1

    Photographer

    STSOL

    States: SA

  76. 212111Skill level 1

    Artistic Director

    MLTSSLCSOL

    States: VIC, SA

  77. 212212Skill level 1

    Book or Script Editor

    STSOL

    States: SA

  78. 212312Skill level 1

    Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage)

    STSOL

    States: WA, SA

  79. 212314Skill level 1

    Film and Video Editor

    STSOL

    States: WA, SA

  80. 212315Skill level 1

    Program Director (Television or Radio)

    STSOLCSOL

    States: WA, SA

  81. 212316Skill level 1

    Stage Manager

    STSOLCSOL

    States: SA

  82. 212317Skill level 1

    Technical Director

    STSOLCSOL

    States: SA

  83. 212318Skill level 1

    Video Producer

    STSOLCSOL

    States: SA

  84. 212411Skill level 1

    Copywriter

    STSOL

    States: SA

  85. 212412Skill level 1

    Newspaper or Periodical Editor

    STSOL

    States: SA

  86. 212413Skill level 1

    Print Journalist

    STSOLCSOL

    States: SA

  87. 212415Skill level 1

    Technical Writer

    STSOLCSOL

    States: SA

  88. 212416Skill level 1

    Television Journalist

    STSOLCSOL

    States: SA

  89. 212499Skill level 1

    Journalists and Other Writers nec

    STSOLCSOL

    States: SA

  90. 221111Skill level 1

    Accountant (General)

    MLTSSLCSOL

    States: VIC, WA, SA, TAS, ACT

  91. 221112Skill level 1

    Management Accountant

    MLTSSLCSOL

    States: VIC, WA, SA, TAS, ACT

  92. 221113Skill level 1

    Taxation Accountant

    MLTSSLCSOL

    States: VIC, WA, SA, TAS, ACT

  93. 221211Skill level 1

    Company Secretary

    STSOLCSOL

    States: WA, SA, TAS, ACT

  94. 221213Skill level 1

    External Auditor

    MLTSSLCSOL

    States: VIC, WA, SA, TAS, ACT

  95. 221214Skill level 1

    Internal Auditor

    MLTSSLCSOL

    States: VIC, WA, SA, TAS, ACT

  96. 222111Skill level 1

    Commodities Trader

    STSOL

    States: WA, SA

  97. 222112Skill level 1

    Finance Broker

    STSOLCSOL

    States: WA, SA

  98. 222113Skill level 1

    Insurance Broker

    STSOLCSOL

    States: WA, SA

  99. 222199Skill level 1

    Financial Brokers nec

    STSOL

    States: WA, SA

  100. 222211Skill level 1

    Financial Market Dealer

    STSOL

    States: WA, SA

Skill-level distribution

How the 100 occupations on this page split across ANZSCO skill levels (1 = highest qualification).

  • Skill level 1
    100
  • Skill level 2
    0
  • Skill level 3
    0
  • Skill level 4
    0
  • Skill level 5
    0

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