Nuclear Medicine Technologist — 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 Nuclear Medicine Technologist for migration purposes is handled by: ANZSNM.
Each occupation has a single designated assessing authority — refer to the occupation page for the body that assesses it.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist × Subclass 491 — pathway overview
Nuclear Medicine Technologist (ANZSCO 251213) 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 Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List (CSOL), and regional communities across Australia face persistent shortfalls of qualified Nuclear Medicine Technologists. 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 Australian and New Zealand Society of Nuclear Medicine (ANZSNM) 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 Nuclear Medicine Technologist
- 186Details →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 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.
- 482Details →Skills in Demand visa
Employer-sponsored temporary visa (formerly TSS) for occupations on the relevant list.
- 485Details →Temporary Graduate visa
Post-study work visa for recent graduates of Australian qualifications.
- 494Details →Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa
Five-year employer-sponsored provisional visa in regional Australia, with a path to PR.
State nominations for Nuclear Medicine Technologist
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.