Visa & PR Explorer
Compare visa subclasses, sponsorship requirements and potential pathways to permanent residency.
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Your Australian Dream Deserves More Than Guesswork.
Compare migration pathways, explore DAMA regions, research careers, understand costs, and organise your plans — all from one free research workspace.
Free to join. No consultation required. Explore at your own pace and save what matters.
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A snapshot of the research you have saved so far.
Subclass 491
Skilled Work Regional
Points-based, regional nomination
Provisional
Subclass 494
Skilled Employer Sponsored
Employer-sponsored, regional
Provisional
Subclass 191
Permanent Residence
Regional pathway after qualifying work
Permanent
Regional selection
2 selected- Far North QueenslandTourism · Health · Agriculture
- The Kimberley, WAHospitality · Trades · Health
- Orana, NSWAgriculture · Manufacturing
- Great South Coast, VICAgriculture · Tourism
Migration cost planning
Illustrative- Skills assessment
- English testing
- Health & character checks
- Travel & settling in
Planning categories only — not official fees.
DAMA region comparison
Open explorer| Region | Focus industries | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Far North Queensland | Tourism, health, agriculture | Saved |
| The Kimberley, WA | Hospitality, trades, health | Reviewing |
| Orana, NSW | Agriculture, manufacturing | Not started |
Example regions shown for illustration only.
Saved research
- 491 vs 494 comparisonVisa & PR Explorer
- Far North Queensland region notesDAMA Regions
- Living cost checklistCost of Living
Suggested next steps
- Add your occupation to compare demand
- Save a second region for comparison
- Review migration cost categories
Build my plan
Everything in one place
Nine research tools, one workspace
Each tool answers a different question. Together they replace a folder of browser bookmarks and half-finished spreadsheets.
DAMA Region Explorer
Understand Designated Area Migration Agreements and which regions and occupations they can cover.
State and Territory Comparisons
See how nomination settings, regional definitions and workforce priorities differ between jurisdictions.
Career and Occupation Research
Explore occupation categories, assessment requirements and where regional demand is concentrated.
Cost of Living Comparisons
Organise housing, utilities, transport and everyday cost research for the regions you are considering.
Migration Cost Planner
Keep government charges, assessments, relocation and settlement costs in one place as you research.
Migration Agent Directory
Find registered Australian migration professionals by specialisation, language and region.
Saved Research
Save pages, comparisons and notes so you can return to the same research instead of starting again.
Personal Migration Plan
Turn scattered research into a single, ordered plan of the things you still need to check.
Why create an account
Research that stays where you left it
Save your research
- Keep the pathways and regions you have compared
- Bookmark guides, occupations and cost pages
- Return to your notes on any device
Compare options side by side
- Hold two or three regional options against each other
- Review costs, careers and nomination settings together
- See where the trade-offs actually sit
Organise and plan
- Track the questions you still need answered
- Note which steps require professional advice
- Approach an agent with a prepared brief
Designed for your stage of life
Different starting points, different questions
These are research groups on RegionalOZ, not formal visa eligibility categories. They exist to help you find the material that applies to you.
Over 45
Your research should not stop at a birthday
Research regional migration options, including where specific labour agreements or state nomination settings may offer different age arrangements.
- Understand standard age requirements for each pathway
- Research which arrangements may apply to your occupation
- Identify the questions to put to a registered professional
Age concessions are not universal and depend on the specific agreement or nomination.
Under 40
Earlier planning usually means more options
Explore skilled migration, employer sponsorship, studying in Australia and regional opportunities that can lead towards permanent residency.
- Compare independent, nominated and regional visa pathways
- Check skills assessment requirements for your occupation
- Research study and sponsorship alternatives
Eligibility always depends on your own circumstances, occupation and evidence.
40–45 and beyond
Eligibility settings shift as you move through the bands
Understand how changing eligibility considerations can affect your options, and research the pathways that still deserve a closer look.
- Check how age bands apply to different visa subclasses
- Research state or territory nomination settings
- Review employer-sponsored and DAMA possibilities
These bands describe research groups on RegionalOZ, not formal visa categories.
How it works
Four steps from curiosity to a plan
- 01
Create an account
Set up a free RegionalOZ research account. No consultation is required and no payment details are needed.
- 02
Explore the research tools
Compare visa pathways, DAMA regions, careers, costs and state settings from one workspace.
- 03
Save and compare
Store findings and hold alternatives side by side so nothing important is lost between sessions.
- 04
Plan your next steps
Build a practical plan, then speak with a registered professional when you need advice on your situation.
Research dashboard FAQs
Before you create an account
Start free
Create Your Free Research Account
Save your comparisons, return to them later, and approach a registered professional with a prepared brief rather than a blank page.
- No payment details
- No consultation required
- Cancel or delete any time
Account creation opens in the next development phase.