Dancer or Choreographer — 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 Dancer or Choreographer 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.
Dancer or Choreographer × Subclass 491 — pathway overview
The Dancer or Choreographer occupation (ANZSCO 211112), listed on the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), is eligible for the Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa. This five-year provisional points-tested visa requires nomination by an Australian state or territory government or sponsorship by an eligible regional family member. Applicants must be under 45 at invitation, hold Competent English (IELTS 6.0 in each band or equivalent), and obtain a positive skills assessment from VETASSESS confirming qualifications and professional experience meet Australian standards for the occupation. Expressions of Interest are lodged via SkillSelect; effective competitive points scores are typically 90 or above. Holders are required to live, work, and study only in designated regional areas of Australia. The indicative application fee is from AUD 4,640, with processing typically 8 to 15 months. After three years of satisfying the regional residence and income threshold requirements, holders may apply for permanent residency through the Subclass 191 visa. 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 Dancer or Choreographer
- 189Details →Skilled Independent visa
Permanent points-tested visa for workers not sponsored by an employer, family member, or state.
- 190Details →Skilled Nominated visa
Permanent visa for workers nominated by a state or territory government.
- 485Details →Temporary Graduate visa
Post-study work visa for recent graduates of Australian qualifications.
State nominations for Dancer or Choreographer
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.