Horse Breeder — Subclass 491 Pathway
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa · 5 years provisional → PR pathway via Subclass 191
At a glance
- Visa
- Subclass 491 — Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
- Points test
- Yes — points-tested via SkillSelect
- Sponsor
- State nomination or eligible family sponsor
- Eligibility list
- MLTSSLSTSOLROLCSOL
- Base fee
- from $4,640 (check immi.gov.au for current fee)
- Processing time
- ~8-15 months (median)
Skills assessment for this occupation
Assessing Horse Breeder 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.
Horse Breeder × Subclass 491 — pathway overview
Horse Breeders (ANZSCO 121316) qualify for the Subclass 491 visa through inclusion on the Regional Occupation List (ROL), making them eligible for state nomination in designated regional areas. This occupation does not appear on the MLTSSL or STSOL, limiting sponsorship options to regional pathways only. The Subclass 491 is a points-tested visa requiring state or eligible regional family sponsorship. Applicants must meet the points requirement and obtain nomination from a participating state or territory government. Skill assessment is mandatory for Horse Breeders and must be conducted by the relevant assessing authority. The assessment verifies that applicants meet the occupational requirements and competency standards. Key requirements include obtaining a positive skills assessment, meeting English language proficiency standards, and gathering documentation of work experience in horse breeding. Applicants must also satisfy health, character, and security checks. The visa allows provisional residence in Australia for up to five years, with pathways to permanent residence available upon meeting specified conditions. 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 491. Verify every requirement on immi.gov.au before applying.
- Under 45 years of age at invitation
- Competent English (IELTS 6 or equivalent)
- Positive skills assessment in a nominated occupation
- State/territory nomination OR eligible regional family sponsor
- Live, work, and study only in a designated regional area
- Health and character requirements
State nominations for Horse Breeder
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.