Regional Skilled Visas

Apply for Australian Regional Skilled Visas

Regional visas are designed to address skill shortages in Regional Australia, which includes certain rural and designated areas of Australian States and Territories.

187 Visa – Regional Sponsorship Migration Scheme (Permanent Visa)

This permanent visa is for skilled workers who wish to work in regional Australia. Applicants can apply under one of two streams

Temporary Residence Transition Stream

For holders of subclass 457/482 TSS visas who have worked for two or three years (depending on specific circumstances) in the same nominated occupation and with the same employer. The employer must support the nomination for Permanent Residency.

Direct Entry Stream

For individuals who have been nominated by their employer and have never, or only briefly, worked in Australia, or for temporary residents who do not qualify for the Temporary Residence Transition stream.

Before an employer can nominate a worker, they must obtain a recommendation from a relevant Regional Certifying Body (local government).

Our employer-sponsored consultants are available to assess your eligibility and provide top-notch service and guidance throughout the application process.

489 Visa – Skilled Regional (Provisional) Visa

This visa is part of the General Skilled Migration program and includes the following pathways:

Invited Pathway

This invitation-only visa is for skilled workers with in-demand skills in a specific state or territory, allowing them to live and work permanently there. To receive an invitation, candidates must submit an Expression of Interest via the SkillSelect immigration system and achieve a minimum score of 65 points (some occupations may require a higher score).

Extended Stay Pathway

This pathway is available to those holding a subclass 475, 487, 495, or 496 visa. Applicants must have held one of these provisional visas and complied with all conditions for at least two years.

Subsequent Entry Pathway

This visa is for family members of individuals holding a Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) or subclasses 475, 487, 495, or 496 visas. Our skilled visa consultants are ready to assess your eligibility and provide exceptional service throughout the application process.

887 Visa – Skilled Regional (Permanent Visa)

This visa is for candidates who have lived and worked in specified areas of regional Australia on a previous eligible visa. Applicants must have held an eligible visa for a total of at least two years before applying for the Skilled Regional (subclass 887) visa.

Eligible visas include subclasses 489, 495, 496, 475, or 487, or a Bridging Visa A or Bridging Visa B, following a valid application for a subclass 489, 495, or 487 visa.

Apply for Australian Regional Skilled Visas

187 Visa – Regional Sponsorship Migration Scheme (Permanent Visa)

Temporary Residence Transition Stream

Direct Entry Stream

489 Visa – Skilled Regional (Provisional) Visa

Invited Pathway

Extended Stay Pathway

Subsequent Entry Pathway

887 Visa – Skilled Regional (Permanent Visa)

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General Skilled Migration

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