Goat Farmer — 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 Goat Farmer 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.
Goat Farmer × Subclass 494 — pathway overview
Goat Farmer (ANZSCO 121315) qualifies for the Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa as it appears on the Regional Occupation List (ROL), making it eligible for regional employer sponsorship pathways in Australia. The Subclass 494 visa is not points-tested; instead, it requires sponsorship from a regional employer. Applicants must secure employment with an eligible regional sponsor before lodging their visa application. A skill assessment is mandatory for this occupation, conducted by the relevant assessment authority to verify that applicants meet the required competency standards for goat farming operations. Key requirements include obtaining a positive skills assessment from the appropriate assessing body and meeting the English language requirements set by the Department of Home Affairs. Applicants must also satisfy character and health requirements. The regional employer sponsor must demonstrate genuine need for the position and comply with sponsorship obligations, including providing appropriate remuneration and working conditions. The Subclass 494 visa pathway offers a genuine opportunity for skilled goat farmers to work regionally, though obligations typically include a commitment to remain employed in the sponsored regional area. 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 Goat Farmer
- 186Details →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 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 Goat Farmer
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.