This 4-year work visa enables you and your family to live and work in a designated region of Australia. There are two application routes for this visa: (1) the Extended Stay pathway and (2) the Invited pathway.

The Extended Stay pathway is intended for applicants who have previously held a provisional visa in subclass 496, 495, 487, or 475. The Invited Pathway requires you to submit an Expression of Interest and receive an invitation to apply for the visa. Below, we outline the application process for both pathways.

Benefits of a Skilled Regional Provisional Visa (Subclass 489)

The Subclass 489 visa provides you and your family the opportunity to:

- Remain in Australia for up to four years

- Live, work, and study in a designated regional area of Australia

- Travel in and out of Australia while the visa is valid

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How to Apply for a Skilled Regional Provisional Work Visa (Subclass 489)

There are two routes to apply for the Subclass 489 visa: the Extended Stay pathway and the Invited Pathway.

Extended Stay Pathway, Subclass 489 Visa

To apply through this pathway, you must have held a provisional visa in subclass 496, 495, 487, or 475. If you have held more than one of these visas, you are not eligible to apply for the Subclass 489 visa.

To apply, first ensure you meet all the requirements, then complete the Skilled Regional (Provisional) Renewal (subclass 489) visa application. The requirements for extended stay include:

- Meeting health requirements

- Meeting character requirements

- Having no outstanding debts to the Australian government

- Being willing to sign the Australian Values Statement

Invited Pathway, Subclass 489 Visa

If you have not held a provisional visa before, you should apply for the 489 visa through the Invited Pathway. To receive an invitation to apply for this visa, you must be:

- Nominated by an Australian State or Territory government agency, or

- Sponsored by an eligible relative living in a designated area of Australia.