Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa

The Regional Provisional stream provides a permanent residence option for eligible 491 or 494 holders. There is currently no minimum income threshold. The primary applicant must provide ATO notices of assessment for three income years during the period of holding the eligible visa, alongside the other required evidence.

This visa allows workers who hold an eligible visa and meet an income requirement to live and work in Australia permanently.

Stay: Permanent
Government charge: From A$630
Visa type: Permanent

Official information from the Department of Home Affairs

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Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa (subclass 191)

Regional provisional stream

This visa allows people who have lived and worked in designated regional areas of Australia on an eligible visa, to live and work in Australia permanently. Applicants must have complied with the conditions of their eligible visa.

Stay: Permanently
Government charge: From AUD630.00 (concessions apply in limited circumstances)

Key points

whether you have lodged a complete application, including all necessary supporting documents
how quickly you respond to requests for more information
how long it takes to perform required checks on the supporting information provided
how long it takes to receive information from external agencies, particularly for health, character, and national security requirements
how many places are available in the migration program.

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Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa (subclass 191)

Hong Kong stream

This visa lets eligible Hong Kong or British National (Overseas) passport holders who have demonstrated commitment to Australia, live and work in Australia permanently.

Stay: Permanently
Government charge: From AUD6,135.00 (concessions apply in limited circumstances)

Key points

whether you have lodged a complete application, including all necessary supporting documents
how quickly you respond to requests for more information
how long it takes to perform required checks on the supporting information provided
how long it takes to receive information from external agencies, particularly for health, character, and national security requirements
how many places are available in the migration program.

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Basic eligibility

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