Skilled Regional Visa

The Skilled Regional Visa is a permanent residency visa that is designed to attract skilled workers to live and work in regional areas of Australia. It is available under two subclasses, the Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) and the Skilled Regional visa (subclass 191).

How do I get this visa?

There are three different pathways to obtain the subclass 491 visa – the Extended Stay Pathway, the Invited Pathway, and the Subsequent Entry Pathway. The registered migration agents at eduaid can help you determine your eligibility for each pathway, and identify the one most suited to your skills!

Eligibility requirements for all three pathways include:

• Being less than 45 years old (both at the time of lodging the application and when you receive your invitation);
• Meeting the health and character requirements of the Australian government;
• Not having any outstanding debts to the Australian government;
• Not having a visa refused or cancelled by the Australian government at any point in the past.

What are the features and benefits of this visa?

Here are some of the key features and benefits of the Skilled Regional Visa:

Features:

• The Skilled Regional Visa is a points-tested visa that requires you to score a minimum of 65 points to be eligible to apply.
• This visa is designed to encourage skilled workers to live and work in regional areas of Australia for a minimum of three years.
• The Skilled Regional Visa is available under two subclasses, the Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) and the Skilled Regional visa (subclass 191).

Benefits:

• The Skilled Regional Visa provides you and your family members with permanent residency status in Australia, allowing you to live and work in regional areas of the country.
• This visa provides access to the same benefits and services as any other permanent residency visa, including access to education, healthcare, and other social services.
• The Skilled Regional Visa also provides a pathway to Australian citizenship for you and your family members, allowing you to fully integrate into Australian society.
• In some cases, this visa may also provide access to additional benefits, such as priority processing of other visa applications or access to certain government programs.

Overall, the Skilled Regional Visa is a great option for skilled workers who want to live and work in regional areas of Australia and enjoy the benefits of permanent residency status.