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Skilled Regional Visa (Subclass 887)
Overview: Dreaming of making your Aussie adventure permanent? The Skilled Regional Visa (Subclass 887) is your ticket to stay for good if you’ve lived and worked in regional Australia. It’s simple, friendly, and opens the door to a life you’ve already started building.
The Skilled Regional visa (subclass 887) is for people who have an eligible visa and have lived for at least two years and worked for at least on year in a specified regional area.
Requirements
Applicant must:
- have lived for at least two years in a specified regional area of Australia
- have worked full time for 12 months in a specified regional area of Australia
- hold a Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489), a Skilled Regional visa (subclass 475, 487), a Skilled Independent visa (subclass 495), or a Skilled Designated Area visa (subclass 496) or
- hold a Bridging visa A or Bridging visa B after applying for a subclass 495, 487 or 489 visa
This is a permanent residence visa. It allows you and any family members who have also been granted this visa to:
- stay in Australia indefinitely
- work and study in Australia
- enroll in Australia’s scheme for health-related care and expenses
- apply for Australian citizenship (if you are eligible)
- sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residence
- travel to and from Australia for five years from the date the visa is granted
Take Away Points
🌏 Live and work in regional Australia — enjoy a relaxed lifestyle.
🛠️ Use your skills to contribute to local communities and industries.
📅 Apply after holding an eligible visa and meeting residency rules.
💼 Gain full work rights and freedom to choose your career path.
🏡 Bring your family along to share the adventure with you.