# Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa (subclass 494) for applicants from India

The subclass 494 is a five-year employer-sponsored visa for regional Australia with a pathway to permanent residence through the subclass 191 after three years.

Source: https://australiavisahub.com/visas/skilled-employer-sponsored-regional-494 · Updated 2026-10-08 · Australia Visa Hub, a brand of Pro Lifeset Overseas Private Limited, Patiala, India. WhatsApp +91 91155 80911, Mon to Sat, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM IST.

## For Indian applicants
Information only. Pro Lifeset Overseas does not process employer-sponsored visas. Regional employers in health, aged care, trades and agriculture sponsor on this visa; the employer's migration agent handles the nomination.

## Eligibility
- Nomination by an approved regional employer
- Occupation on the regional list with a skills assessment
- Under 45, competent English, three years of relevant experience

## Documents
- Employer nomination
- Skills assessment
- Experience evidence
- English test

## Government fee (2026-27)
- Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa, Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional, Primary applicant: A$6,140 (about ₹4,13,406 at 67.33 INR/AUD on 2026-10-07), effective 2026-07-01

## Common refusal reasons
- Nomination refused
- Experience or skills assessment not accepted

## FAQ
**Does the 494 lead to PR?**
Yes, through the subclass 191 after three years of regional residence and income.

Information only: Pro Lifeset Overseas Pvt Ltd does not process employer-sponsored work visas, which require a Recruiting Agent licence from India's Ministry of External Affairs.

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