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Skilled Regional Visa (Subclass 887)

Skilled Regional Visa

(Subclass 887) 

 

Skilled Regional Visa (Subclass 887) offers permanent residency to holders of eligible provisional visas who have lived in a designated regional area of Australia for at least two years and have worked full-time for a minimum of 12 months in that region. Applicants must be physically present in Australia both at the time of application and when the visa is granted.

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Skilled Regional Visa

The Skilled Regional Visa (Subclass 887) is an ideal option for those who have lived and worked in regional Australia on a provisional visa. It offers a direct pathway to permanent residency without requiring a points test. Once granted, it provides full work and study rights, access to Medicare, and the freedom to live anywhere in Australia, making it a rewarding step for individuals committed to building a future in Australia.

 

Benefits- Skilled Regional Visa

With a Subclass 491 visa, you gain access to a wide range of benefits, including:

    • Permanently live, work, and study anywhere in Australia without limitations

    • Access Medicare, Australia’s publicly funded healthcare system

    • Apply for Australian citizenship, once eligibility requirements are met

    • Sponsor eligible family members for permanent residency

    • Travel in and out of Australia as often as you like for five years from the visa grant 

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GSM Visa

Dreaming of living and working permanently in Australia as a skilled worker? General Skilled Migration program is your pathway to achieving

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Visa Subclass

General Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Skilled Regional Visa (Subclass 887), you must meet the following requirements:

  • Previous Visa Holding: You must have held one of the following provisional visas:
    • Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489)
    • Skilled Independent Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 495)
    • Skilled Designated Area Sponsored (Provisional) visa (subclass 496)
    • Skilled Regional Sponsored visa (subclass 475 or 487)
    • A Bridging visa A or Bridging visa B after applying for a subclass 495, 487, or 489 visa.
  • Regional Residence: You must have lived for at least two years in a specified regional area of Australia. If you were sponsored by an eligible relative, you must have lived in a designated area of Australia for a minimum of two years.
  • Work Experience: You must have worked full-time (at least 35 hours per week) for a total of one year in a specified regional area.
  • Visa Compliance: You must have complied with all conditions attached to your previous provisional visa.
  • Health and Character: You must meet Australia’s health and character requirements.

Health and Character Requirements

All applicants, including accompanying family members, must meet Australia’s health and character standards. This generally involves:

  • Completing the required medical examinations

  • Submitting police clearance certificates from each country where you (and any family members aged 16 or older) have lived for 12 months or more over the past 10 years

Note: Health examination results remain valid for 12 months.

 

Adding Family Members 

You may include the following eligible family members in your visa application:

  • Your spouse or de facto partner

  • Your child or your partner’s biological or step-child

You must provide appropriate documentary evidence to verify your relationship with each family member.

 

Designated Regional Areas for State/Territory Nomination

If your visa was granted through state, territory nomination or eligible relative, you must have lived for at least two years in one of the following designated regional areas (including specific postcodes): Check here

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia/regional-migration/eligible-regional-areas

Need Help with Visa Application?

Navigating Australia’s visa process can be complex, but you don’t have to go through it alone. Our team of MARA-registered migration professionals is here to offer expert advice and step-by-step support throughout your Expression of Interest (EOI) and visa application journey.

Disclaimer: This information is intended as general guidance and does not constitute legal advice. For the most accurate and up-to-date details, please refer to the official Department of Home Affairs website: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-regional-887

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