Flower Grower — Subclass 494 Pathway
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa · 5 years provisional → PR pathway via Subclass 191
At a glance
- Visa
- Subclass 494 — Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa
- Points test
- Not points-tested
- Sponsor
- Employer sponsor required
- Eligibility list
- MLTSSLSTSOLROLCSOL
- Base fee
- from $4,770 (check immi.gov.au for current fee)
- Processing time
- ~9-18 months (median)
Skills assessment for this occupation
Assessing Flower Grower for migration purposes is handled by: VETASSESS.
Each occupation has a single designated assessing authority — refer to the occupation page for the body that assesses it.
Flower Grower × Subclass 494 — pathway overview
Flower Grower (ANZSCO 121212) qualifies for the Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa through inclusion on the Regional Occupation List (ROL), making it accessible to candidates sponsored by regional employers in designated areas across Australia. The Subclass 494 pathway for this occupation does not operate as a points-tested visa. Instead, applicants must secure sponsorship from a regional employer meeting specific requirements. The employer must be located in an eligible regional area and demonstrate a genuine need for the position. Applicants must obtain a positive skill assessment from the appropriate assessing authority. For Flower Grower, this assessment verifies that the applicant's qualifications and experience meet Australian standards for the occupation. Key requirements include holding a valid skill assessment at the time of visa application, meeting health and character requirements, and satisfying any state or territory-specific sponsorship conditions. The regional employer sponsor bears responsibility for demonstrating labour market testing and genuine employment need. For advice tailored to your individual circumstances, always consult a registered MARA migration agent.2026-06-26T10:18:49.818Z
Content last generated: 2026-06-26
Key requirements
High-level criteria for Subclass 494. Verify every requirement on immi.gov.au before applying.
- Under 45 years of age at application
- Competent English (IELTS 6 or equivalent)
- Positive skills assessment in the nominated occupation
- Three years of relevant work experience in the nominated occupation
- Nominated by an approved regional employer in a designated regional area
- Health and character requirements
Other visa pathways for Flower Grower
- 186Details →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 190Details →Skilled Nominated visa
Permanent visa for workers nominated by a state or territory government.
- 482Details →Skills in Demand visa
Employer-sponsored temporary visa (formerly TSS) for occupations on the relevant list.
- 491Details →Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
Five-year provisional visa for workers willing to live and work in regional Australia.
State nominations for Flower Grower
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.