Fleet Manager — 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 Fleet Manager 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.
Fleet Manager × Subclass 494 — pathway overview
Fleet Manager (ANZSCO 149411) qualifies for the Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa as it appears on the Regional Occupation List (ROL). This visa enables regional transport and logistics employers to sponsor skilled fleet managers where local candidates are not available. The Subclass 494 is not points-tested. Applicants must be sponsored by a regional employer approved by the Department of Home Affairs, with the employer demonstrating genuine need for the role and evidence of unsuccessful local recruitment attempts. A skills assessment from a relevant transport industry assessing authority is required, evaluating the applicant's competency in fleet management, including preventive maintenance scheduling, driver compliance programmes, vehicle acquisition strategy, and fleet performance reporting. Applicants must demonstrate relevant professional experience, meet English language requirements, and satisfy health and character checks. The visa requires holders to reside and work in a designated regional area throughout the visa period. The Subclass 494 provisional visa is valid for five years. After three years of eligible regional employment, holders may apply for permanent residency under Subclass 191. Government fees are approximately AUD 5,765. 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