The Australia Subclass 491 Visa is one of the most popular and affordable ways for Pakistani professionals to gain permanent residency but with a key difference: you must live and work in a specific regional area nominated by an Australian state or territory. This provisional visa allows you to fill skill shortages in regional areas and enjoy visa free travel to 185+ countries, including the UK, Schengen Zone, Russia, China, and Malaysia. At Synergy Global Consultants, we’ve helped 200+ Pakistani engineers, IT professionals, nurses, and accountants get approved even from Lahore, Karachi, and Islamabad.
4770 AUD with additional costs
18 and under 45 years
Nomination by state or territory government
5-year stay visa, PR after 3 years and Citizenship possibility
The Australia Subclass 491 Visa offers more than just permanent residency it’s a gateway to global freedom, privacy, and a Plan B for your family’s future. With visa free travel to 185+ countries, including the UK, Schengen Zone, Russia, China, and Malaysia, and the ability to live, work, or study in a specific regional area of Australia, it’s one of the most attractive immigration programs in the world and at Synergy Global Consultants, we’ve helped over 200 Pakistani professionals secure their future in Australia.
The Subclass 491 Visa grants you permanent residency for 5 years with the right to live, work, and study in a specific region nominated by an Australian state or territory. This means you can.
1) Settle in a city like Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth, or Darwin
2) Build a career without needing a job offer
3) Access top tier healthcare and education systems
As a permanent resident, you get visa free access to 185+ countries, including the UK, Schengen Zone, Russia, China, and Malaysia. This means you can.
1) Visit family in Pakistan or Dubai without a visa
2) Travel for business or leisure across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East
3) Enjoy global mobility without stress
After 5 years of permanent residency, you can apply for Australian citizenship and get one of the world’s most powerful passports (visa-free to 185+ destinations). This means.
1) Right to vote and hold public office
2) Consular support worldwide
3) Full access to social security and education
We guide you through the citizenship application including the Australian values test and basic English interview.
As a permanent resident, you’re eligible to register with Medicare, Australia’s public healthcare system, which covers.
1) Doctor visits
2) Hospital treatment
3) Medicines
4) Mental health care
Your children also get access to top tier public schools and universities all at low cost.
The Australia Subclass 491 Visa is a streamlined pathway to permanent residency and at Synergy Global Consultants, we guide every Pakistani client through each stage to ensure a smooth, compliant, and successful outcome. From initial consultation to final approval of your Australian permanent residency, our OISC- egulated experts handle everything so you can focus on your future in Australia.
The very first step is to confirm that your occupation is on the Australian Skilled Occupation List (SOL). Our team will match your profession (e.g., IT, engineering, nursing, accounting) with the SOL and help you apply for a skill assessment from the relevant authority (like VETASSESS, AHPRA, or ECA). This is crucial without it, you can’t submit an Expression of Interest (EOI).
After receiving your skill assessment, you’ll register on the SkillSelect portal and submit an Expression of Interest (EOI). This is where you show your intent to migrate under the Subclass 491 stream. Your EOI includes.
1) Points score (based on age, education, experience, English)
2) Skill assessment result
3) IELTS/PTE scores
4) Work history
We help you maximize your points even by claiming spouse points or state nomination.
The Australian government conducts regular draws and invites eligible applicants via Invitation to Apply (ITA). If your EOI is selected, you’ll receive an ITA which means you’re one step away from permanent residency. We monitor draws closely and notify you immediately when your ITA comes.
After receiving your ITA, you have 60 days to submit your full visa application. We help you gather all required documents, including.
1) Passport
2) Skill assessment
3) Bank statements
4) English language test results
5) Police clearance
6) Medical reports
7) Family documents
We ensure your application is flawless reducing delays and increasing your chances of approval.
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Search for you question related to your Austalian 491 subclass visa process.
You can apply for the Australia Subclass 491 visa from Pakistan by getting nominated by an Australian state or territory — no job offer needed. Here’s how:
✅ Pick a regional state (South Australia, Tasmania, NT, etc.) that needs your job
✅ Get a positive skill assessment (e.g., from Engineers Australia or VETASSESS)
✅ Score at least 65 points (we help you hit 75+ with nomination bonus)
✅ Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) on SkillSelect
✅ Wait for state nomination + ITA (Invitation to Apply)
At Synergy Global Consultants, we’ve helped 200+ Pakistani professionals get nominated — even from Lahore and Islamabad — without ever stepping foot in Australia.
The minimum is 65 points — but to get nominated by a state, you’ll likely need 70–85+ points, especially in high-demand fields like IT, nursing, or engineering.
We help you boost your score by: 🔹 Adding 15 bonus points for state nomination (automatic if nominated)
🔹 Claiming spouse points (if your partner is skilled)
🔹 Maximizing English test scores (PTE/IELTS coaching included)
🔹 Choosing the right regional state with lower cutoffs
Yes — but not right away. Your spouse and children under 18 are included in your 491 visa. For parents, you’ll need to apply for a Parent Visa (subclass 103, 143, or 804) after you become a permanent resident.
We help you: ✅ Get your PR first (after 3 years on 491)
✅ Then apply for parent visas with priority processing
✅ Structure your finances to meet assurance of support requirements
Typically 6–12 months from Expression of Interest (EOI) to visa grant — if your documents are perfect and your points are competitive.
At Synergy Global Consultants, we fast-track your case by: ✅ Preparing flawless skill assessments
✅ Matching you with the best regional state (low competition, high approval)
✅ Submitting a bulletproof EOI
✅ Tracking your case daily and responding to requests within 24 hours
We’ve had clients from Karachi and Faisalabad approved in under 8 months.
Yes — you need either IELTS or PTE.
Minimum: Competent English (IELTS 6.0 / PTE 50)
Recommended: Proficient English (IELTS 7.0 / PTE 65) for extra points
We provide: ✅ Free PTE/IELTS practice tests
✅ Scoring strategies for speaking & writing
✅ Mock interviews with feedback
In 2025, these states are most welcoming to Pakistani professionals:
🔹 South Australia (Adelaide) — Lower points cutoff, fast processing
🔹 Tasmania (Hobart) — Bonus points for regional study/work
🔹 Northern Territory (Darwin) — Priority for healthcare & IT roles
🔹 Western Australia (Perth) — High demand for engineers & trades
We match your profile with the state most likely to nominate you — and even apply for multiple states to boost your chances.
Because we’re not just agents — we’re your legal partners in Australian PR. We’ve helped 200+ Pakistani families from Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad get approved — with:
✅ Zero refusals in 2024
✅ Free 15-minute consultation (no obligation)
✅ End-to-end service — from skill assessment to visa grant
✅ WhatsApp & Zoom support — available evenings and weekends
✅ Transparent pricing — no hidden fees