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Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) — Family Sponsored Regional

This is an Australian visa subclass processed by the Department of Home Affairs.

Verified from Department of Home Affairs on 2026-04-20

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Processing Time (p25–p75)

8 weeks to 4 months

Updated 2026-04-20 · Source: Department of Home Affairs

The current processing time for Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) — Family Sponsored Regional is 8 weeks to 4 months. This data was last updated on 2026-04-20 from Department of Home Affairs.

Percentile Breakdown

25th percentile59 Days
50th percentile (median)87 Days
75th percentile4 Months
90th percentile29 Months

Data period ending 31 March 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) — Family Sponsored Regional take?

Current processing time for Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) — Family Sponsored Regional is 8 weeks to 4 months, based on the latest data from Department of Home Affairs.

When was Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) — Family Sponsored Regional processing time data last updated?

The data was last updated on 2026-04-20, sourced from Department of Home Affairs.

What factors affect Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) — Family Sponsored Regional processing time?

Processing times vary based on application volume, case complexity, security checks, and the completeness of submitted documentation. Times shown are estimates and individual cases may differ.

Source: Source: WaitVisa.com — Department of Home Affairs, updated 2026-04-20