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Skilled Work Regional (Subclass 491) 2026

The Skilled Work Regional (Subclass 491) is Australia’s points-tested provisional visa for skilled workers nominated to live and work in a regional area, with a PR pathway. GoBroad tracks Australia visa policy changes to this route in real time and lists visa-sponsored jobs from employers who hire international and Indian professionals, so you can act the moment something changes.

Sponsorship

State or family nomination

Duration

5 years (provisional)

Leads to

PR via subclass 191

Who the Skilled Work Regional (Subclass 491) is for

Skilled workers open to regional areas
State/territory nominees
Candidates building toward PR

Countries offering the Skilled Work Regional (Subclass 491)

Frequently asked questions

What is the Skilled Work Regional (Subclass 491)?

Skilled Work Regional (Subclass 491) is Australia’s points-tested provisional visa for skilled workers nominated to live and work in a regional area, with a PR pathway. Regional residence and income requirements lead to permanent residence through the subclass 191 visa.

Does the Skilled Work Regional (Subclass 491) lead to visa-sponsored jobs?

GoBroad lists only visa-sponsored roles and tracks Australia updates for this route, so you can find employers hiring under it and check take-home salary in INR before applying.

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