Points-tested regional visa with +15 points and a clear pathway to 191 permanent residency.
The highest points boost of any skilled visa — often the decisive factor in reaching an invitation.
After meeting the regional residence and income requirements, transition to permanent residency via the 191.
Live and work in a designated regional area — which covers most of Australia outside the big cities.
The 491 is points-tested, with regional nomination or eligible family sponsorship adding 15 points — the biggest boost available. You need at least 65 points to submit an EOI, and the +15 often lifts otherwise borderline applicants into competitive range. We calculate your score and plan the regional route.
Maximum points for applicants aged 25–32; points reduce above and below this range.
Higher points for Proficient and Superior English (IELTS, PTE and equivalents).
Points for years of skilled work experience, in Australia and overseas.
Points for recognised diploma, bachelor, master and doctorate qualifications.
+15 points for state nomination or eligible family sponsorship in a regional area.
Tell us your age, English level, qualifications and work history. We will calculate your score with the +15 regional boost and map your route to PR — free of charge.
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We calculate your score and identify the regional states or family sponsorship options open to you.
We arrange the required skills assessment with the correct assessing authority.
We lodge your EOI and apply for regional state nomination or family sponsorship.
On invitation, we prepare and lodge a complete, decision-ready application.
On grant, we map your path to 191 permanent residency in regional Australia.
The subclass 491 is a points-tested provisional (temporary) visa for skilled workers nominated by a state or territory, or sponsored by an eligible family member living in regional Australia. It lets you live and work in a designated regional area and is a pathway to permanent residency via the 191 visa.
Nomination or eligible family sponsorship for the 491 adds 15 points to your score — the highest points boost of the skilled visas. For many applicants this is decisive in reaching an invitation.
After holding the 491 and meeting the residence and income requirements — generally living and working in a designated regional area for 3 years — you may be eligible to apply for permanent residency through the subclass 191 visa.
A designated regional area covers most of Australia outside the major metropolitan centres, defined by the Department of Home Affairs. We confirm whether your intended location qualifies before you commit.
Yes. A positive skills assessment for your nominated occupation is required before you can be invited. Where a state nominates you, additional state criteria usually apply as well. We guide you through both.
The 190 is a permanent visa with +5 points and a commitment to the nominating state. The 491 is a provisional regional visa with +15 points that requires living and working in a designated regional area, leading to PR via the 191 after meeting the requirements.
Yes. Your spouse or de facto partner and dependent children can be included and can live, work and study in the regional area with you.
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