Skilled Regional Visa Permanent (subclass 191)
The Skilled Regional Visa Permanent (subclass 191) allows skilled workers who have lived, worked, and studied in designated regional areas of Australia on an eligible visa to obtain permanent residency. This visa provides the opportunity to stay in Australia indefinitely, with full work rights, access to healthcare, and a pathway to Australian citizenship.
Stay
Permanent
Regional Provisional stream
Requirements
- Hold an eligible visa for at least three years
- Provide notices of assessment issued by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) for three income years out of the five years of your eligible visa. There is no minimum income requirement
- Have complied with the conditions of the eligible visa you hold or have held.
With this visa you can
- Work and study anywhere in Australia
- Sponsor eligible family members for permanent residence
- If eligible, become an Australian citizen.
Hong Kong stream
Requirements
- Hold a Hong Kong passport or a British National (Overseas) passport
- Meet certain visa and residence requirements.
With this visa you can
- Work and study anywhere in Australia
- Sponsor eligible family members for permanent residence
- If eligible, become an Australian citizenship.
Processing times
For an indication of processing times for this visa, use the visa processing time guide tool.