Telecommunications 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 Telecommunications Technician for migration purposes is handled by: TRA.
Each occupation has a single designated assessing authority — refer to the occupation page for the body that assesses it.
Telecommunications Technician × Subclass 494 — pathway overview
Telecommunications Technician (ANZSCO 342414) qualifies for the Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa as it appears on the Regional Occupation List (ROL). This visa enables skilled workers to live and work in regional Australia when sponsored by an approved regional employer, and is not points-tested. The sponsoring employer must be based in a designated regional area and be approved by the Department of Home Affairs. Labour market testing is required before nomination, and the employer must demonstrate the position is genuine and cannot be filled locally. A skills assessment from TRA (Trades Recognition Australia) confirming competency in telecommunications systems installation, commissioning, and maintenance must be obtained prior to lodgement. Applicants must be under 45 years of age, hold competent English (IELTS 6 or equivalent), and satisfy health and character requirements. The Subclass 494 grants a five-year provisional visa, after which holders who have worked for three years in a regional area and met income thresholds may apply for the Subclass 191 permanent residence visa. Application fees start from approximately $4,640 and processing typically takes six to twelve months. 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 Telecommunications Technician
State nominations for Telecommunications Technician
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.