Regional NSW

Migrating to Regional NSW

Plain-English general information on the Riverina, Orana and Central West: the regional visas, the Orana DAMA, state nomination rounds, and settling in.

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Four plain-English explainers on the questions regional applicants ask most.

Orana DAMA explainedAge, English and salary concessions in regional NSW From 491 to 191 PRHow the provisional visa converts to permanent residence NSW 491 nomination roundsHow invitations work and how to be ready Points needed for a 491What the points test really requires in NSW

Regional visa guides

How the main regional and skilled visas work, drawn from Department of Home Affairs guidelines.

Subclass 491 guideSkilled Work Regional (Provisional)Subclass 494 guideSkilled Employer Sponsored Regional Subclass 190 guideSkilled Nominated (Permanent)

Tools for regional applicants

Free, indicative tools to check occupations, concessions, and your points.

DAMA finderDesignated Area Migration Agreement regions Occupation explorerANZSCO codes and assessing authorities State nominationWhere each state and territory program stands Invitation roundsHistorical EOI invitation patterns Points explainerEstimate your indicative points

After the visa: settling in

Practical general information on life in regional New South Wales, from Medicare to schools, is on the settlement page. For advice on your own circumstances, speak with a registered migration agent.

Stay ahead of Australian visa changes

Plain-English updates on visa rules, regional NSW nomination rounds, and fee changes. No spam.