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Australia Skilled Regional (Provisional) Visa – Subclass 489
A 4-year provisional visa for skilled workers who are nominated by a State/Territory government or sponsored by a relative living in a designated area of Australia. This visa is a pathway to permanent residency through Subclass 887.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for Subclass 489, you must:
• Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through SkillSelect and receive an invitation to apply
• Be sponsored by an eligible relative or nominated by a State/Territory Government
• Score at least 65 points on the Skilled Migration Points Test
• Be aged between 18 and 44 years
• Meet health and character requirements
• Meet competent English standards
• Pass a Skills Assessment in an eligible occupation
Sponsorship Options
🟢 By a Relative in a Designated Area
Your sponsor must be an:
• Australian Citizen
• Permanent Resident
• Eligible New Zealand Citizen
Eligible relatives include:
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Parents
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Brothers & Sisters
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Uncles & Aunts
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First Cousins
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Nephews & Nieces
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Grandparents
You must live 2 years and work 12 months in a designated regional area to apply for permanent residency through Subclass 887.
🟢 By a State/Territory Government
Each Australian State or Territory publishes its own list of in-demand occupations.
Requirements may include:
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Higher English proficiency
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Specific work experience
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Specialized skills
Where You Can Apply From
You can apply from: • Inside Australia (must hold a substantive visa or a bridging visa A, B, or C)
• Outside Australia
A bridging visa will be granted if applying from within Australia, allowing you to stay while the visa is processed.
Family Members You Can Include
• Spouse or de facto partner (including same-sex partners)
• Dependent children
• Other dependent family members (e.g., financially dependent parents)
Note: Partner and dependent children can be added after lodging, but other dependents must be added before.
Duration & Conditions
• 4-year provisional visa
• Live, work, and study only in designated regional areas
Depending on the type of sponsorship:
🔹 Relative Sponsorship: Live in Designated Areas (e.g., Canberra, Melbourne, Gold Coast)
🔹 State/Territory Nomination: Live in Regional or Low Population Growth Areas
You and your family must enter Australia before health and police checks expire (if granted offshore).
How IAS Can Help
Let IAS (formerly BOSA - blueoverseasaccess) make your visa journey smooth:
• Skills Assessment Support
• Help with State/Territory nomination or relative sponsorship
• Timely application submission
• Bridging visa management
• Reduce stress with faster outcomes
Take the First Step Towards Your Australian Dream!
Book a consultation with our expert visa consultants and let us simplify your Subclass 489 visa process from start to finish.