Skilled Regional Visa (subclass 887)

Skilled Regional Visa (subclass 887) is designed for people who have previously worked and lived in particular regional areas of Australia.

How do I get Skilled Regional Visa (subclass 887)?

• You need to hold a Skilled visa or a Bridging Visa A or B (granted from a subclass 487, 489 or 495 visa application)
• You must have previously had a skilled visa for a minimum of two years
• You are required to have previously lived and worked in a specific part of Australia i.e. a regional, low-population growth or designated area
• You must meet health and character requirements
• You can’t have outstanding debts to the Australian government and if you have had a visa refused or cancelled by the Australian government while you were in Australia, you may not be able to apply

Are there any other conditions?

• You need to be in Australia when you apply and when and if the visa is granted

What are the features and benefits of Skilled Regional Visa (subclass 887)?

For you:

• It is a permanent visa. You can migrate to Australia forever
• You can work, study and live anywhere in Australia
• You are entitled to access Medicare, Australia’s subsidised universal health care scheme
• You can travel freely to and from Australia for up to 5 years, after which you will need a Resident Return visa (RRV) to re-enter Australia
• You may be eligible to apply for citizenship

For your family:

• Your immediate family members, including your partner and your or your partner’s child or step-child, will enjoy exactly the same benefits and rights as you do
• Your children are entitled to free primary and secondary education
• You can apply to sponsor the migration of eligible relatives to join you in Australia