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Subsequent entrant Visa
Join your family in regional Australia, with full work and study rights for partners, dependent children, and other eligible family members.
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Subsequent Entrant Subclass 494
Work and Live in Regional Areas
Subsequent entrants can live and work in regional Australia, offering the opportunity to experience life in these areas while supporting their sponsor.
Family Reunion:
This visa allows family members to reunite with the main visa holder and benefit from regional employment opportunities.
Pathway to Permanent Residency
As a subsequent entrant, you may be able to transition to permanent residency under the Skilled Regional (Permanent) visa (subclass 191)
Eligibility
Applicants must be a family member (spouse, dependent children, etc.) of the primary visa holder.
Subsequent Entrant- Subclass 494
No specific citizenship restriction (eligible applicants can be of any nationality).
No age requirement specified for a subsequent entrant applicant.
You can apply in or outside Australia, but not while in immigration clearance.
If you apply in Australia, you must hold a substantive visa or an eligible Bridging Visa (BVA/BVB/BVC) at time of application (as applicable to your circumstances).
If applying onshore, bridging visa eligibility depends on your current visa status and whether you make a valid application while in Australia (common pathways include applying while holding a substantive visa).
Not applicable for the Subsequent Entrant stream.
Not applicable for the Subsequent Entrant stream (qualifications are not the basis for eligibility in this stream).
Not applicable for the subsequent entrant applicant (skills assessments relate to the primary visa holder’s nominated role, where required).
You must show that you have Functional English. If you can’t show Functional English, you will need to pay the second instalment.
May be required depending on your time spent in Australia and/or other countries (character requirements apply to all applicants).
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The Knowbal Visa Application Process
We start by reviewing your study history, current visa status, and eligibility for the Temporary Graduate Visa. This personalised consultation helps us understand your situation and plan the best application approach for you.
Once we assess your case, you’ll be assigned a dedicated migration expert. This professional will be your main point of contact, guiding you through each step and answering your questions promptly.
Gathering and organising your documents correctly is critical. Knowbal helps you prepare all necessary paperwork, including your Confirmation of Enrolment, academic transcripts, proof of completion, health insurance, and identity documents to avoid delays or errors.
We lodge your visa application on your behalf with the Department of Home Affairs, ensuring everything complies with visa requirements and your information is accurately presented.
Throughout the processing period, Knowbal monitors your application and keeps you informed. Should the Department request additional information, we will assist you promptly to ensure a smooth process.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can apply if you are an eligible family member of a current Subclass 494 visa holder — typically a partner (spouse/de facto) or a dependent child — and you were not included in the primary applicant’s original visa application.
Yes. You can apply from inside Australia (if you hold a valid visa) or from overseas, as long as you meet the eligibility requirements and can show a genuine family relationship to the primary Subclass 494 visa holder.
Your visa is usually linked to the primary visa holder’s Subclass 494. In most cases, it will be granted up to the same expiry date as the main applicant’s visa (not a fresh full term).
Once granted, Subsequent Entrants can generally live, work, and study in Australia while the visa remains valid. Regional conditions still apply, meaning you must work and study
For partners: marriage certificate (if married) and/or proof of a genuine de facto relationship (shared finances, shared address, communication history, social evidence).For children: birth certificate/adoption papers and evidence of dependency where relevant.
Dependent children are usually under 18, but older dependent children may still qualify if they meet dependency rules (for example, being financially dependent and not married/in a de facto relationship). Evidence is important for older dependents.
Yes. Subsequent Entrant applicants must meet health and character requirements, which can include medical examinations and police checks depending on your circumstances and where you’ve lived.
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