Victoria welcomes the application for the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491) enabling point-tested skilled workers and their families to live, study and work in specified regional areas. The Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (subclass 491) is a temporary point-tested visa to help regional Australia gain access to the talent and expertise it requires to develop and prosper. This visa is for people who want to live in regional Australia and have a high demand occupation on the labor market in Australia. The visa is administered by the Home Affairs Ministry.