# Skilled PR visas for Australia from India

Points-tested 189, 190 and 491

Source: https://australiavisahub.com/visas/skilled · 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.

## Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)
The subclass 189 is permanent residence on your own points, without a state or employer. You need a positive skills assessment, at least 65 points, and an invitation from SkillSelect, where recent invitation rounds have required far more than the minimum.

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## Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
The subclass 190 is permanent residence with a state or territory nomination that adds 5 points. Each state runs its own program with its own occupation list, and several accept applicants who are still in India.

Read more: https://australiavisahub.com/visas/skilled-nominated-190.md

## Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491)
The subclass 491 is a five-year provisional visa for regional Australia with 15 nomination points, leading to permanent residence through the subclass 191 after three years of living and earning in a regional area.

Read more: https://australiavisahub.com/visas/skilled-work-regional-491.md

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