Primary Products Assurance and Inspection Officers nec — 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 Primary Products Assurance and Inspection Officers nec 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.
Primary Products Assurance and Inspection Officers nec × Subclass 491 — pathway overview
Primary Products Assurance and Inspection Officers not elsewhere classified (ANZSCO 311399) qualifies for the Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional visa through the Regional Occupation List (ROL), supporting primary industries in regional Australia where specialist inspection officer shortfalls are documented. Applicants must register through SkillSelect and secure sponsorship from an eligible state or territory government. State nomination contributes 15 additional points to the score. A positive skills assessment from the relevant primary industries or agricultural assessing body is required to verify qualifications and practical inspection experience in the applicant's specific technical specialty. The minimum points threshold is 65, with English language proficiency, age, work experience, and qualifications all contributing to the score. Visa holders must live and work in a designated regional area for at least three years before applying for the Subclass 191 permanent residency pathway. Health and character requirements must be satisfied throughout the visa period. 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 Primary Products Assurance and Inspection Officers nec
- 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 Primary Products Assurance and Inspection Officers nec
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.