Sales and Marketing Manager — 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 Sales and Marketing Manager for migration purposes is handled by: IML.
Each occupation has a single designated assessing authority — refer to the occupation page for the body that assesses it.
Sales and Marketing Manager × Subclass 491 — pathway overview
Sales and Marketing Manager (ANZSCO 131112) qualifies for the Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa as this occupation appears on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), which is included in the occupation lists underpinning Subclass 491 eligibility. This is a five-year points-tested provisional visa requiring state or territory nomination, or sponsorship by an eligible regional family member. Applicants must lodge an Expression of Interest through SkillSelect and receive a nomination invitation from a participating state or territory. Each state assesses regional demand for sales and marketing management skills independently and may require applicants to demonstrate strong ties to the nominating jurisdiction. A positive skills assessment, typically from the Australian Institute of Management (AIM) or equivalent, is mandatory before the EOI can be submitted. Key requirements include achieving the minimum points threshold (currently 65, with competitive effective minimums generally higher), being under 45 years of age, demonstrating competent English (IELTS 6 or equivalent), and committing to live and work in a designated regional area. State nomination provides 15 additional points. After three years of regional residence and meeting the income threshold, holders may apply for permanent residency via Subclass 191. For advice tailored to your individual circumstances, always consult a registered MARA migration agent.
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
Other visa pathways for Sales and Marketing Manager
- 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.
- 494Details →Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa
Five-year employer-sponsored provisional visa in regional Australia, with a path to PR.
State nominations for Sales and Marketing Manager
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.