Anaesthetic Technician — 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 Anaesthetic Technician 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.
Anaesthetic Technician × Subclass 494 — pathway overview
Anaesthetic Technician (ANZSCO 311211) is eligible for the Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa, which allows approved regional employers to sponsor qualified anaesthetic technicians to fill workforce gaps in regional healthcare facilities. The Subclass 494 is not points-tested. Applicants must have an offer of employment from a regional employer and obtain a positive skills assessment confirming their qualifications and practical competencies in anaesthetic support services. Assessment is typically conducted by the appropriate allied health or surgical sciences assessing body. Health and character requirements apply, and applicants must meet English language standards. The Subclass 494 is a temporary visa that requires holders to remain employed in the sponsoring regional area for the visa's duration. After three years of compliant employment in a regional designation, holders may apply for the permanent Subclass 191 visa. Government application fees start at approximately $4,770. 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 Anaesthetic Technician
- 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 Anaesthetic Technician
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.