✓ GRANTED49122 Jul 2026
351311 · Chef
Lodged 14 Mar 2025 · Granted 22 Jul 2026
16m 15d
lodge → grant
How long does the 491 visa take right now? Most applicants get their grant in 10–13 months.
Based on 4 grants reported by the community · updated 20 Sep 2026 · small sample — medians are indicative
50% of cases within
9m 20d
the typical case
75% of cases within
12m 26d
plan around this
90% of cases within
15m 2d
long-wait scenario
Every grant, plotted
⚡ Onshore·PriOnshore·StdOffshore·Std
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Journey milestones · median days from lodgement
Lodged0d
Medicals23d
CO contact3m 2d
Granted11m 20d
Median wait · by grant month
Median lodge→grant days per grant month · community-reported
Median wait by state · 491
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Median wait by processing queue · MD-119
Onshore • Standard11m 20d · 1 cases
Recent 491 grantsView all →
✓ GRANTED49115 Jul 2026
321111 · Automotive Electrician
75 pts · Lodged 1 Feb 2026 · Granted 15 Jul 2026
5m 14d
lodge → grant
✓ GRANTED49118 Jun 2026
251312 · Occupational Health and Safety Adviser
85 pts · Lodged 1 Nov 2025 · Granted 18 Jun 2026
7m 19d
lodge → grant
✓ GRANTED491Onshore · NSW24 Feb 2026
221111 · Accountant (General)
75 pts · Lodged 11 Mar 2025 · Granted 24 Feb 2026
11m 20d
lodge → grant
Frequently asked questions
How long does the 491 visa take right now?
Based on 4 grants reported by the community, half of subclass 491 applicants get their grant within 9m 20d of lodgement, and 75% within 12m 26d.
What is the fastest 491 visa grant reported?
The fastest reported subclass 491 grant took 5m 14d from lodgement to grant; the slowest took 16m 15d.
Does lodging onshore or offshore change 491 processing time?
Yes — processing queues differ. Community medians: Onshore • Standard: 11m 20d.
Where does this data come from?
Every data point is a visa timeline reported by a real applicant in the Skilled Visa Tracker app. These are community-sourced estimates, not migration advice, and are not affiliated with the Department of Home Affairs.