Subclass 191- Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) Visa

The subclass 191 visa allows individuals holding a qualifying visa who have lived for at least 3 years in a designated regional area and who have also earned the specified income amount, to reside permanently in Australia. The visa can include eligible members of your family. You do not need a sponsor or nominator for this visa. The visa is open to new applications from 16 November 2022. The announced minimum requirements for this visa are set out below:

Visa Applicant

You must:

• hold a qualifying visa for at least 3 years prior to the visa application as listed below:
  • subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa; or
  • subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa
• have complied with the conditions of the qualifying visa while in Australia (as detailed above), including any family members holding the same qualifying visa as a dependent
• lived in a designated regional area for at least 3 years on a qualifying visa (as detailed above)
• earned an Australian taxable income of at least the income threshold specified, for at least three years while holding your qualifying visa

• have functional English or pay the second visa application charge
• meet relevant health and character criteria, including any family members holding the same qualifying visa as a dependent