Australia continues to prioritise regional migration to boost population and skills outside major metropolitan areas. The Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa subclass 491 and the Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa subclass 191 are key pathways for skilled migrants willing to live and work in regional Australia.

The Skilled Regional visa subclass 489 was closed in November 2019 and replaced by subclass 491. Contact Visas Simply to discuss your regional migration options. Call 1300 307 451.

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