How can I get Australian citizenship with a Subclass 491 visa?

To gain Australian citizenship after holding a Subclass 491 visa an applicant must first obtain a Permanent residency in the country and then meet the citizenship requirements which include residing in Australia for a certain time period as a PR holder. To gain a PR in Australia Subclass 491 visa acts as a pathway as it allows a skilled worker to apply for a Subclass 191 visa. The Subclass 491 visa is a Skilled Work Regional that allows an applicant to stay in Australia for five years. This visa can also be a pathway to gain permanent residency in the country. 
 

For Subclass 491 visa it is necessary to acquire minimum 65 points as it is a point-based visa that requires nomination from either an Australian State or territorial government or sponsorship from an eligible family member residing in regional Australia. This visa allows skilled workers to bring their family and reside, work and study in regional areas for up to five years.
 

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Eligibility criteria to apply for an Australian citizen from Subclass 491 visa 

To be eligible for Australian citizenship, a holder must meet the standard requirement such as:
 

• Proof of residency in the country
• Must meet the character requirement
• Demonstrate language proficiency
• Intention to live in Australia
• Fulfill the Subclass 491 visa requirements
• Abide by the Australian PR rules
   

Requirements to apply for Australian citizenship from Subclass 491 visa

To apply for Australian citizenship, an applicant must fulfill the following:
 

• Be a permanent resident in Australia after a Subclass 491 visa
• Reside in a designated area for three years
• Proof of residency in Australia for a further 12 months as a PR holder
• Pass a citizenship test
• Good Character requirement
• Police clearance certificate
• Basic knowledge of English
• Intention to live in Australia
• Absence from Australia for no longer than three months in 12 months
   

How do you apply for Australian citizenship through a Subclass 491 visa?

Below are the steps to apply for Australian citizenship:
 

Step 1: Be a PR holder in Australia

Step 2: Sort out the requirements

Step 3: Apply for a citizenship

Step 4: Attend citizenship ceremony

Step 5: Once granted citizenship, reside in Australia indefinitely
 

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