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Regional permanent residency Australia

Subclass 191Permanent Residence (Regional) Visa

The permanent pathway for 491 and 494 visa holders who have completed 3 years of living and working in regional Australia.

Overview

For those who have lived and worked in designated regional areas on an eligible visa and wish to live and work in Australia permanently.

For eligible Hong Kong or British National (Overseas) passport holders who have shown commitment to Australia and want to live and work in the country permanently.

What this visa offers

Permanent residency

Live anywhere in Australia permanently.

Live & work freely

Work anywhere in Australia without restrictions.

Medicare benefits

Eligible for comprehensive health coverage.

Family support

Sponsorship available for eligible family members.

Homeownership assistance

Eligible for first home owners grant.

Higher education funding

Access HELP financial aid.

Path to citizenship

Apply for citizenship after 4 years residency.

Citizenship for children

Children of PR holders are automatic citizens.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Regional Australia for the 491 visa includes all of Australia except Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and the ACT (with some nuances). Many attractive cities and regional hubs, including Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Newcastle, Wollongong, and the entire state of South Australia, qualify as regional areas.
The Subclass 491 is a provisional visa valid for 5 years. After meeting regional residence and employment requirements for at least 3 years, you can apply for the permanent Subclass 191 visa.
Yes. After 3 years of living and working in a designated regional area as a 491 holder, you can apply for the Subclass 191 Permanent Residence (Regional) visa. F4MG plans your full 491 → 191 pathway from the outset.
State or territory nomination for the 491 adds 15 points to your SkillSelect score, three times the 5-point bonus for the 190 visa. Family sponsorship for the 491 also adds 15 points. This makes the 491 highly competitive for applicants who may not score enough for the 189.

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