Introduced on November 16, 2019, the Subclass 491 visa replaced the Subclass 489 visa. It offers a 5-year temporary residency for skilled workers in regional Australia, convertible to permanent residency after 3 years. Regional Australia includes cities outside major capitals like Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, such as Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Geelong, and other developing areas.
Requirements:
- Age under 45
- Invitation from a state
- Job listed in the skills list
- Family inclusion
Benefits;
- 5-year temporary residency in regional Australia
- Work, live, and study in regional areas
- Access to free healthcare
- Sponsor family
- Unlimited travel for 5 years
- Path to Australian citizenship