Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)

Australia · for applicants from Nigeria

Verified · 22 June 2026

A 5-year PROVISIONAL points-tested visa requiring nomination by a State/Territory OR sponsorship by an eligible family member in regional Australia. Nomination/sponsorship adds 15 points (the biggest points lever). You must live and work in regional Australia, then can apply for permanent residence via the subclass 191 after 3 years meeting income rules.

Rules last verified: 22 June 2026 · by Elizabeth O

At a glance

Embassy processing

Varies

Our turnaround

5–7 working days

Done-for-you Standard

Government fees

~£2,489

≈ ₦4,552,381

Why applications get refused

No valid nomination/sponsorship

Neither state nomination nor eligible family sponsorship in place.

Fix: Secure state nomination or confirm an eligible regional relative.

Did not meet regional living/income for 191

Lived outside region or income below the 191 threshold over 3 yrs.

Fix: Live & work in region and meet the income rule each year.

Document checklist

Required

Valid passport

When: "all"

State/Territory nomination OR family sponsorship evidence

When: "all"

Positive skills assessment

When: "all"

English test results

When: "all"

Evidence of regional residence/work (for 191 later)

When: "at 191 stage"

Application timeline

1. Prepare your application

Gather documents, draft supporting letters, complete forms

1–3 weeks

2. Rekoja review (if Done-for-you)

Specialist checks your file before you submit

5–7 working days

3. Submit online or at visa centre

Biometrics appointment may be required

1 day

4. Embassy decision

Standard processing. Priority options may be available.

Varies

All-in government fees

These are the fees you pay to the government, not Rekoja's service fee. Shown at the indicative exchange rate.

Mandatory

Visa application charge (main applicant)

£2,489

4,552,381

Total government fees

2,489

≈ ₦4,552,381

Indicative. 1 GBP = 1829 NGN · 2026-08-03. Government fees change. Confirm on the official website before paying.

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Real outcomes

100% approved

Based on 12 reported outcomes across all Rekoja cases. This is a look back at past cases, not a prediction. The embassy decides; past results do not guarantee future outcomes.

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