The Subclass 491- Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa is a visa for skilled people nominated by a state or territory government to live and work in regional Australia. Here are the processing times for the 491 visa:
491 Visa Processing Times
State or Territory nominated stream
- 50% of applications: 5 months
- 75% of applications: 16 months
- 90% of applications: 18 months
Family sponsored stream
- 50% of applications: 4 months
- 75% of applications: 5 months
- 90% of applications: 7 months
Update: figures as at 29 September 2026 (Department of Home Affairs data for applications finalised in August 2026). Processing times are updated monthly and can change, so check our skilled visa processing times page for the latest 491 figures.
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