What is visa subclass 491 – VIC State
The Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visa allows Points-tested skilled workers and their families to live, study, and work in regional areas for a period of 5 years.
How to be eligible to apply for visa 491 – VIC
To be selected to apply for a visa nomination under the subclass 491, you will need to make or update an EOI and then submit a Registration of Interest for Victorian State Visa Nomination.
Visa subclass 491 VIC – Eligibility
Age
Be below age 45 to submit a nomination application for the Skilled Work Regional Visa (subclass 491) visa.
English language
You must have a Competent level of English (or equivalent).
Residency
You must have lived and worked in regional Victoria for at least the past 6 months.
You will be required to provide evidence of your residency with your application form.
Employment and occupation
You must be currently employed in regional Victoria for at least the past 6 months.
Your occupation must be on one of the Department of Home Affairs’ eligible lists for nomination applications external link.
Skills assessment
A skills assessment must match the occupation you have nominated. Please ensure that your skills assessment is valid for at least 12 weeks at the time of submitting a visa nomination application.
Finances
There are no financial requirements as all applicants are already living and working in regional Victoria.
Steps to Victoria Skilled Visa Nomination 491
Applicants must have held a subclass 491 or 494 visas for at least 3 years, have complied with the conditions on the visa, and have met a minimum income of $53,900 per annum requirements. After that, you can apply for the 191 PR visa.