Accommodation and Hospitality Managers nec — 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 Accommodation and Hospitality Managers nec 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.
Accommodation and Hospitality Managers nec × Subclass 494 — pathway overview
Accommodation and Hospitality Managers Not Elsewhere Classified (ANZSCO 141999) qualifies for the Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa, enabling regional accommodation and hospitality employers to sponsor skilled managers not covered by other specific ANZSCO categories. The Subclass 494 is not points-tested. Applicants must be sponsored by a regional employer approved by the Department of Home Affairs who demonstrates genuine business need and evidence of unsuccessful local recruitment for the position. A skills assessment from Tourism, Hospitality and Events (THL) or a relevant authority is required, verifying the applicant's management competencies in the specific accommodation or hospitality context claimed under ANZSCO 141999. Applicants must demonstrate relevant professional experience, meet English language proficiency requirements, and satisfy health and character assessments. The visa requires holders to live and work in a designated regional location. The Subclass 494 provisional visa is valid for five years. After three years of regional employment, holders may apply for permanent residency through Subclass 191. Government fees are approximately AUD 5,765 for the primary applicant. 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 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 Accommodation and Hospitality Managers nec
- 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 Accommodation and Hospitality Managers nec
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.