Subclass 191 · Permanent

Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) Visa

The permanent residence step for holders of eligible regional provisional visas such as the 491 and 494.

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Visa typePermanent
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Who is the Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) Visa for?

People who hold, or have held, an eligible regional provisional visa and have met the regional living and income requirements.

Main requirements

  • Hold an eligible provisional regional visa (for example subclass 491 or 494)
  • Have lived and worked in a designated regional area for the required period
  • Meet the minimum taxable income requirement over the required period
  • Meet health and character requirements

Pathway to permanent residence

This is itself a permanent residence visa.

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Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for the Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) Visa?

People who hold, or have held, an eligible regional provisional visa and have met the regional living and income requirements.

Does the Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) Visa lead to permanent residence?

This is itself a permanent residence visa.

Related visas

Subclass 189Skilled Independent VisaSubclass 190Skilled Nominated VisaSubclass 491Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) VisaSubclass 858National Innovation Visa

Source: Department of Home Affairs. This page is general information only and is not migration advice. Fees, processing times and rules change often, so confirm everything on the official site before you apply. For advice on your situation, speak to a registered migration agent or immigration lawyer.