Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489)
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Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489)
Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489)
Australia · Work
What it is
Provisional skilled visa for workers nominated by a state or territory, or sponsored by an eligible relative, in regional Australia.
Key facts
- Category
- Work
- Duration
- See Home Affairs.
- Application fee
- Application charge, see the Home Affairs visa pricing estimator.
- Processing time
- See Home Affairs processing times.
- Maximum validity
- 4 years
- Extendable
- No
- Path to permanent residence
- Indirect route
- Dependants
- Yes
- Age
- Under 45
- English requirement
- Competent English
- Health insurance
- Not required
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all, so confirm your own case on the official page.
Key requirements
- Nominated by a state/territory or sponsored by an eligible relative
- Meet the points and skills requirements
Working on this visa
Live, work and study in a specified region of Australia while the visa is valid.
Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 26 July 2026.