Categories: Move to Australia

Skilled – Sponsored (Provisional) Visa (subclass 489)

Please see the basic requirements for a Skilled Migration visa on the overview page.

This visa is very similar to the Skilled Nominated (Provisional) visa (subclass 489). However, they key difference is that you must obtain sponsorship from a family member who is a permanent resident of a designated area (essentially anywhere in Australia, except for Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong or Brisbane).

The process, requirements and rules are largely the same, however the sponsored visa is valid for only 4 years.

Other Australian visa types:

Australian Skilled Migration Visas

Australian Business Visas

Australian Employer-sponsored Visas

Australian Investor Retirement Visa

Australian Student Visas

Australian Family and Spouse Visa

Australian Resident Return Visa

Australian Working Holiday Visa

Australian Travel Visa

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