# Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa (subclass 494) eligibility for Indians, 2026

Who qualifies for the Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa from India, the thresholds that apply, and the tools to check before you pay.

Source: https://australiavisahub.com/visas/skilled-employer-sponsored-regional-494/eligibility · 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.

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

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