✓ GRANTED49115d ago
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 8–12 months.
Based on 3 grants reported by the community · updated 6 Aug 2026 · small sample — medians are indicative
50% of cases within
7m 19d
the typical case
75% of cases within
12m 2d
plan around this
90% of cases within
14m 22d
long-wait scenario
Every grant, plotted
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Journey milestones · median days from lodgement
Lodged0d
CO contact3m 2d
Granted7m 19d
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
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Recent 491 grantsView all →
✓ GRANTED49122d ago
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
Frequently asked questions
How long does the 491 visa take right now?
Based on 3 grants reported by the community, half of subclass 491 applicants get their grant within 7m 19d of lodgement, and 75% within 12m 2d.
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?
Under Ministerial Direction 119, onshore applicants in priority occupations (healthcare, teaching, construction) are processed first, then other onshore applicants, then offshore applicants.
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.