How it works
An employer in designated regional Australia nominates you for a position. You must live and work in regional Australia while you hold the visa.
Key requirements
- Nomination by an approved regional employer
- Occupation on the relevant list
- A positive skills assessment, unless exempt
- Relevant work experience (generally three years)
- English at the required level
- Age under 45 at application, with limited exemptions
Regional nursing
Regional health services and aged care providers recruit internationally. See regional nursing for what to expect.
Permanent residency
After meeting the regional work and income requirements for the required period, you may be eligible for subclass 191.
Costs: visa application charges are set by Home Affairs and usually change on 1 July. Use the official visa pricing estimator. Budget separately for skills assessment, English tests, health checks, police certificates and translations.
This page is general information, not migration advice. Eligibility depends on your circumstances. For advice, use a registered migration agent.
Official sources to check
- Department of Home Affairs: Visa listing
- Home Affairs: SkillSelect
- ANMAC: Skilled migration services
- OMARA: Register of migration agents
Last checked 10 November 2026. If a rule here conflicts with the official page, the official page is correct. Report an error.