What is a Subclass 191 Permanent Residence Visa?

The Regional Provisional Visas pathway for the Subclass 191 Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa provides an opportunity for individuals who have resided and worked in designated regional areas for a minimum of three years to obtain permanent residency in Australia. Applicants must have maintained an eligible visa status throughout this qualifying period.

Essential Eligibility Criteria for the Regional Provisional Visas Pathway

As an applicant for this visa, you must fulfill these requirements:

⦁ Hold one of these qualifying visas for a minimum of 3 years:
⦁ Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa, OR
⦁ Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa
⦁ Demonstrate substantial compliance with all conditions of your qualifying visa, particularly the requirement to have exclusively lived, worked, and studied within officially designated regional areas of Australia NOTE: Regional areas are specifically defined according to postcodes
⦁ Submit Australian Tax Office (ATO) Notices of Assessment covering THREE completed income years during which you held your qualifying visa
⦁ Meet the applicable health and character requirements
This pathway offers a transition to permanent residency for those who have demonstrated their commitment to contributing to regional Australian communities.

Your Pathway to Australian Migration Success in 6 Seamless Steps

Navigating Australia’s visa process requires careful planning and attention to detail. Our streamlined approach breaks down the journey into manageable steps, providing clarity and support throughout your migration experience.