Compare Visa Pathways Side-by-Side
Select up to three visa subclasses to compare key properties including cost, stay duration, work limitations, and residency paths.
Visa Pathway
Subclass 491
Skilled Work Regional
Skilled Work Regional
Subclass 190
Skilled Nominated
Skilled Nominated
Subclass 189
Skilled Independent
Skilled Independent
Visa Type
Provisional
Permanent
Permanent
Application Charge
$4,910
$4,910
$4,910
Stay Length
5 years
Permanent
Permanent
Processing Time
6 - 12 months
5 - 10 months
4 - 9 months
Work Rights
Full (regional areas only)
Full/Unlimited
Full/Unlimited
Study Rights
Yes (regional areas only)
Yes
Yes
Points Tested?
Yes (Minimum 65 points)
Yes (Minimum 65 points)
Yes (Minimum 65 points)
Nomination / Sponsor
Yes (State or Regional Family sponsor)
Yes (State/Territory government)
No
PR Pathway?
Yes (via Subclass 191 PR after 3 years)
Direct Permanent Residency
Direct Permanent Residency