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If you’re aiming to live and work in regional Australia, understanding the 494 visa requirements is essential. The Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa allows skilled workers to be sponsored by an approved employer in a designated regional area. In turn, this visa creates a strong pathway to permanent residency through the 191 visa.
Let’s explore the key requirements for the 494 visa and how you can meet them.
To qualify for the Subclass 494 visa, you must meet several core criteria. These include:
Besides the applicant’s qualifications, the sponsoring employer must meet specific conditions:
To be eligible, the job and applicant must be located in a designated regional area. These include most parts of Australia except Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. This regional requirement helps promote economic growth outside major cities and gives visa holders additional migration benefits.
You’ll need to prepare several documents as part of your application. These include:
Make sure all documents are valid and meet the Department’s format and certification requirements.
One of the most attractive benefits of the 494 visa is that it leads to permanent residency. After holding the 494 visa for at least 3 years and meeting income and residence criteria, you can apply for the Subclass 191 visa. This makes the 494 visa a long-term investment in your life and career in Australia.
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To qualify, you must be under 45, have a relevant occupation, a positive skills assessment, at least 3 years of work experience, competent English, and meet health and character checks.
Yes. The employer must be an approved sponsor, offer a genuine full-time position for at least 5 years, conduct Labour Market Testing, and pay a market-rate salary above the TSMIT.
You must demonstrate competent English—usually an IELTS score of at least 6.0 in each band or an equivalent test result.
Yes. After 3 years on the 494 visa, you may apply for the Subclass 191 permanent visa if you meet the income, residency, and other requirements.
In most cases, yes. A valid skills assessment is required unless you are exempt under certain conditions (e.g., medical practitioners registered in Australia).
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