Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa
(subclass 191)
Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa (subclass 191)
The Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) Visa (Subclass 191) allows individuals who have lived and worked in designated regional areas of Australia on an eligible visa to transition to permanent residency. Applicants must have complied with the conditions of their provisional visa.
Stay Duration
- Permanently (Indefinite stay in Australia).
With This Visa, You Can:
- Live, work, and study anywhere in Australia permanently.
- Travel freely to and from Australia during the first five years.
- Enroll in Medicare, Australia’s public healthcare system.
- Sponsor eligible family members to join you in Australia.
- Sponsor eligible family members to join you in Australia.
Visa Subclass
- Temporary Graduate visa (Subclass 485)
- Post-Higher Education Work stream
- Post-Vocational Education Work stream
- Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)
- Skilled Nominated visa (Subclass 190)
- Skilled Regional visa (Subclass 887)
- Distinguished Talent visa (Subclass 124)
- National Innovation visa (Subclass 858)
- Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)
Key Updates
- There is no minimum income requirement for this visa.
- Primary applicants must provide notices of assessment from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) for three income years out of the five years of their eligible visa.
Eligibility Requirements
To apply for the Subclass 191 Visa, you must:
- Have held a qualifying visa such as the Subclass 491 or Subclass 494.
- Have lived, worked, or studied in a designated regional area for at least three years.
- Have earned the specified income amount (if applicable).
- Have complied with the conditions of your provisional visa.
- Meet health and character requirements.
How We Can Help
At AK Migration & Visa Services, we assist applicants with:
- Assessing eligibility for the Subclass 191 Visa.
- Preparing strong documentation to support compliance with visa conditions.
- Ensuring a smooth transition from a provisional to permanent visa status
Contact us today to explore your visa options and secure your future in Australia!
Disclaimer: This content is for general information purposes only and does not constitute immigration advice. Due to frequent changes in migration law, the accuracy of this information cannot be guaranteed. For the latest updates, please refer to the official Australian Government website.