PR - Skilled Regional Visa - 191

PR - Skilled Regional Visa - 191

The Skilled Regional (Permanent) Visa Subclass 191 is a permanent residency visa for individuals who have held a Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa Subclass 491 or a Skilled Regional (Provisional) Visa Subclass 494. It provides a pathway to settle permanently in Australia for those who have lived, worked, and contributed to a designated regional area. To be eligible, applicants must fulfill the specified residence and employment conditions while holding the provisional visa. The 191 visa underscores the Australian government's commitment to addressing skill shortages in regional areas and promoting sustained growth in these communities.

It allows visa holders to enjoy the benefits of permanent residency, including access to social services and the option to apply for Australian citizenship. Successful applicants demonstrate a genuine commitment to regional communities and contribute significantly to the regional economy. The 191 visa represents an integral component of Australia's broader regional migration strategy, encouraging skilled migrants to become permanent residents and long-term contributors to regional development.

Requirements:

SKILLED REGIONAL VISA REQUIREMENTS

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

• Have lived in a designated regional area for at least 3 years on a qualifying visa (as detailed above)

• Have 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