Permanent Visa
Skilled Regional visa (subclass 887)
This Visa is for people who have dwelled and have worked in particular areas of regional Australia, on a previous, eligible visa.
This visa permits you
- Entitled to enroll in a study course or do job anywhere in Australia
- sponsor your relatives to come to Australia
- Travel inside or outside Australia for 5 years. In case you want to travel after the initial 5 year’s travel facility.
- You will have to apply for and be granted a Resident-Return (RRV) to re-enter Australia as a permanent resident.
- Sponsor eligible relatives to come to Australia.
- Eligibility to apply for Australian citizenship.
- Newly arrived dwellers may have to wait to access certain Australian Government payments and benefits.
- Stay in Australia permanently
Eligibility Criteria
- Hold an eligible visa or have held an eligible visa that expired outside Australia during the concession period
- Have lived for at least 2 years and worked full time for at least 1 year in a specified regional area, unless COVID-19 concessions apply
- Have complied with the conditions of the eligible visa you hold or have held
- Applicants of age 18 or above need to have Functional English, otherwise you will have to pay an extra charge, called the second installment for this visa to be granted. Or pay the second installment of the visa application charge when asked.