Benefits of Australia Visa 491

As 491 visa is a provisional visa that gives you priority to live and work in Australia, although the visa grants you some of the major benefits as summarized given below:

• You can apply for an Australian permanent residency visa that further will allow you to stay for an indefinite time period.
• You can get additional 15 points on the Australia point test through a Subclass 491 visa.
• More eligible occupations are available under 491 visa.
• The regional 491 visa facilitates you to live for five years on a temporary basis.
• Except for Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, the rest all the regional territories are considered in Australia 491 visa.
• You can enrol for healthcare and Medicare facilities.
• You can travel to and from Australia as many times as you want.

What are the Eligibility Requirements for Visa 491?

Applicants applying for visa Subclass 491 must meet the below-mentioned requirements to become eligible for visa subclass 491:

• You must be under 45 years of age at the time of visa lodgement.
• You must have a positive skill assessment.
• You must have a decent English language score.
• You also need to score minimum points requirements 65
• You must have relevant full-time work experience in a nominated occupation listed on relevant ROL or RSMOL or SOL List Australia.
• You must agree to live and work in a regional area for at least five years. You must live, work and study only in regional areas and, if employer-sponsored, then only in a nominated position.
• You must invite by the department of Home affairs Australia.
• You must agree to complete at least three years in a designated regional area to become eligible for applying to different visa categories.
• You must meet health and character requirements.
• You may move only between the designated regional areas.

The Australia 491 visa application process

Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa subclass 491 step by step process

1. Create EOI:
   As an applicant, you must submit your Australia Expression of interest, but before creating your EOI, you need to make sure you must be meeting Australia visa subclass 491 eligibility criteria’s in term of minimum points requirements, your profile must be in demand, English language, Skill assessment outcome, etc.
   Once you are in EOI, then Skill select will rank your profile where the minimum points requirement is 65 points as per the Australia points system.
2. Apply for Regional Nomination:
   Once you are in the pool, your profile will be accessible by DHA Australia and regional nomination bodies if you are nominated by a designated regional area. It is mandatory for the applicant, and all family members to live, work and study in only certain areas of Australia.
3. Sponsorship:
   If you have an eligible relative in the designated area and they are willing to sponsor you, then you may also get an Invitation.
4. Received Invitation:
   Once you receive an Invitation, then you have 60 days to apply for the visa. Please note DHA does not extend Invitation.
5. 5Apply Visa subclass 491:
   Now you can apply for your visa by paying the visa application fee and also need to provide documentary evidence to prove your claim.
   Providing incorrect information, documents, or insufficient documents may lead to the rejection of your application.

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Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa subclass 491 Occupational List

The following occupations are eligible to apply for Australia 491 visa and another visa subclass also such as Australia visa189, Australia visa 190

To know more about the ANZSCO code, their qualification, skill level and employment requirements, please click here.

Individuals who are qualified to work or train in an eligible skilled occupation in Australia and can meet all other requirements

Here is the updated current eligible occupation list Australia that is currently in-demand

Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa subclass 491 Points calculator

The Australia visa subclass 491 is a point-based visa, and the minimum points required to be eligible for visa subclass 491 is 65 points as per the Australia points system. Please note you are unable to score a minimum of 65 points, then you will not be invited to apply for the Australia visa subclass 491.

Australia visa subclass 491 points depend upon your

1. Age
2. Overseas qualification
3. Australian Qualification
4. Overseas work experience
5. Australia work experience
6. English language ability
7. Specialist education qualification
8. Credentialled community language
9. Study in regional Australia
10. Partner Skills
11. Professional year in Australia
12. Nomination or sponsorship

To check how many points can be awarded through Australia visa Subclass 491 calculator or points table.

Australia regional sponsor visa subclass 491 cost

The visa subclass 491 fee or cost may change at any time without prior notice, and the visa subclass 491 application cost totally rely on the date you are applying for the visa subclass 491 application. The entire 491 visa subclass fees have to be paid in Australian dollars (AUD) terms. Fees have to pay either through a Debit card or through a credit card.

Please find the Visa subclass 491 visa fee and another cost associate in your application filing.

Skill assessment Fee

1. Skill assessment fee between $ 450 - $3000 (depend upon assessing authority)

DHA fee

1. Visa subclass 491 fees for primary applicant $ 4045
2. Visa subclass 491 fees for spouse applicant $ 2025
3. Visa subclass 491 fees for primary applicant $ 1015

Another cost associated with Visa subclass 491

1. English Language Exam fee approximately Rs. 15000/- per attempt
2. Medical examination fee approximately Rs. 5000/- per person
3. PCC expenses or fee approximately Rs, 1000/ per person

Second instalment charge

1. The second instalment charge for family members is AUD4,890.

Please note the second instalment charges only apply if any applicant 18 years old or older who has less than functional English.

Please note Department of Home Affairs Australia (DHA) has the right to revise the visa subclass 491 fees at any point in time

Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa subclass 491 Processing time

We assess applications on a case-by-case basis, and actual processing times can vary due to individual circumstances, including:

1. Number of application received
2. Has submitted a complete set of documents
3. Paid correct visa application fee
4. How long it takes to verify supportive documents
5. Background verification
6. How soon applicant responds to the queries raised by DHA

However current processing time of Australia visa subclass 491 is

1. 60 % of applications are within 14 months
2. 30 % of applications are within 18 months
3. 10 % cases may vary depending upon their circumstances

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