489 Skilled Regional

489 Skilled Regional 

489 Skilled Regional visa allows skilled workers to live and work in regional or low-population growth metropolitan areas of Australia for up to four years.

There are three pathways to the visa:

• the Extended stay pathway
• the Invited pathway
• the Subsequent entry pathway

Eligibility

You must

• hold a subclass 475, 487, 495 or 496 visa (Extended Stay pathway)
• be nominated by a state or territory government agency or be sponsored by an eligible relative (Invited pathway)
• be invited to apply (Invited pathway)
• have a relevant occupation
• have a suitable skills assessment for the occupation
• meet the points test pass mark of 60 points
• be under 45 years of age at time of invitation
• have Competent English.

Length of stay:  Up to four years