Australia has just opened the gates wider for skilled migrants, and Indians are among the top beneficiaries! In a bold move to boost regional development, the Australian government has announced 33,000 new regional migration spots under the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (Subclass 491) and the Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (Subclass 494). If you’ve been eyeing a future Down Under, this is your moment!
Why Regional Australia?
Regional areas in Australia offer great opportunities for skilled migrants. Not only do these regions need professionals to fill labour shortages, but they also provide an easier path to PR. With a lower cost of living, a peaceful lifestyle, and increasing infrastructure development, regional Australia is becoming an attractive option for Indian migrants.
What’s New?
The Department of Home Affairs has significantly increased regional migration allocations for 33,000 places for 2025, with a focus on attracting migrants to non-metropolitan zones like South Australia, Tasmania, the Northern Territory, and regional parts of NSW, Victoria, and Queensland.
For Indians, who are consistently among the top applicants for skilled visas, this expansion opens doors to less competitive streams, higher chances of nomination, and faster PR pathways.
Key Benefits for Indian Migrants
Priority Processing - Regional visa applications often get priority over standard skilled visas.
The subclass 491 visa gives you 15 extra points towards your PR application.
