Skilled Regional (Permanent) Visa (Subclass 887)
Live and Work Permanently in Australia
Enjoy freedom across the country
The Skilled Regional (Permanent) Visa (Subclass 887) is for people who have lived and worked in specified regional areas of Australia on a previous, eligible visa. This visa allows you to live and work in Australia permanently.
Eligibility
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Must hold or have held an eligible visa (e.g., Subclass 489, 495, 496, 475, 487, or Bridging Visa A/B after applying for a subclass 489, 495, or 487 visa).
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Must have lived for at least 2 years and worked full-time for at least 1 year in a specified regional area of Australia.
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Must meet health and character requirements.
What You Can Do When You Hold This Visa
Once you hold the Skilled Regional (Permanent) Visa, you’ll enjoy the freedom to live, work, and study anywhere across Australia for a lifetime. You can enroll in Australia’s public healthcare system, Medicare, ensuring access to essential medical services. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to sponsor eligible family members for permanent residency, travel to and from Australia for five years, and, if you meet the necessary criteria, apply for Australian citizenship to fully embrace your new life in this vibrant country.
