Sheep Farmer — 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 Sheep 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.
Sheep Farmer × Subclass 491 — pathway overview
Sheep Farmer (ANZSCO 121322) qualifies for the Subclass 491 visa as it appears on the Regional Occupation List (ROL), making it eligible for this skilled work regional visa pathway. The occupation does not appear on the MLTSSL or STSOL lists. The typical pathway for Sheep Farmer applicants involves a points-tested assessment. Applicants must obtain nomination from a participating state or territory government, or alternatively, secure sponsorship from an eligible regional family sponsor. A positive skills assessment is a mandatory requirement for this occupation. The designated skills assessment body for Sheep Farmer is AgriSkills Australia, which evaluates applicants' qualifications and experience against established standards. Applicants must meet the relevant competency thresholds set by the assessing authority to proceed with their visa application. The Subclass 491 visa requires applicants to satisfy points requirements, maintain health and character standards, and commit to residing and working in a designated regional area for the visa duration. State sponsorship pathways may have additional requirements specific to each jurisdiction. 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 Sheep Farmer
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.