Music Teacher (Private Tuition) — 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 Music Teacher (Private Tuition) 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.
Music Teacher (Private Tuition) × Subclass 491 — pathway overview
Music Teacher (Private Tuition) (ANZSCO 249214) is eligible for the Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa, a points-tested pathway that directs skilled workers to regional areas of Australia where workforce shortages are most acute. This occupation appears on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) and Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List (CSOL), and regional communities across Australia face persistent shortfalls of qualified Music Teachers (Private Tuition). Applicants must lodge an Expression of Interest through SkillSelect and secure nomination from an Australian state or territory government, or sponsorship from an eligible relative residing in a designated regional area. State nomination adds five points and eligible family sponsorship adds fifteen points to the applicant's score. The applicant must commit to living and working in a designated regional area for the duration of the visa. A positive skills assessment from VETASSESS is mandatory. Applicants must be under 45 years of age, score at least 65 points, meet English language requirements, and satisfy health and character conditions. The Subclass 491 is valid for five years and provides a pathway to the permanent Subclass 191 after three years of compliant regional residence and employment. Application fees start from approximately 4,640 dollars. 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 Music Teacher (Private Tuition)
- 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 Music Teacher (Private Tuition)
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.