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191 — Permanent Residence - Skilled Regional (Subclass 191)
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191 — Permanent Residence - Skilled Regional (Subclass 191)

Skilled Migration PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

7 months – 1.2 years

Estimated Cost

AUD $790–$945

Varies by filing options

Stay Duration

Indefinite

Not renewable

Renewal

Not renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

Yes

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

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Living in Australia

Cost of Living
2% more than United States
Avg SalaryA$73,000
Quality of Life
187/200
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Overview

Permanent visa for holders of regional provisional visas (491/494) meeting income and residence requirements.

The Subclass 191 is an Australian permanent visa for holders of regional provisional visas (491 or 494) who have spent at least 3 years living and working in a designated regional area. It is not open to direct applicants — qualification requires meeting the conditions of the preceding provisional visa.

Applicants must provide ATO Notices of Assessment for 3 of the 5 years of their provisional visa, demonstrating regional employment income. The visa grants permanent residence with full work rights, Medicare access, and dependent inclusion. Spouses can work without restriction. The base charge is AUD 630.

This visa is ideal for 491 or 494 holders who have completed 3 years of genuine regional residence and employment and are ready to convert their temporary status to permanent.

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Cost Breakdown

Base application chargeAUD $630
Additional applicant charge (18 and over)AUD $315
Additional applicant charge (under 18)AUD $160
TotalAUD $790–$945

Stay & Extensions

Status typePermanent / indefinite

Annual Cap & Quota

Part of Regional programme

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Hold a qualifying regional provisional visa (subclass 491 or 494) for at least 3 years

Have lived, worked, and studied in a designated regional area for at least 3 years while holding the qualifying visa

Have complied with the conditions of the qualifying visa held

Provide Australian Taxation Office (ATO) Notices of Assessment for 3 income years out of the 5 years of the qualifying visa

Meet health and character requirements

Have no outstanding debts to the Australian Government

Sign the Australian values statement

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport

ATO Notices of Assessment (for 3 income years)

Proof of regional residence (e.g., lease agreements, utility bills, bank statements)

Proof of regional employment/study (e.g., payslips, employment contracts, school enrollment)

Police clearance certificates

Health examination results (if required)

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Permanent residency
  • Pathway from provisional

Worth Knowing

  • 3 years in regional area required
  • Income threshold

Application Process

1

Hold qualifying visa

Hold a subclass 491 or 494 visa for at least 3 years

2

Meet residency and tax requirements

Live, work, and study in a designated regional area for 3 years and obtain ATO Notices of Assessment for 3 income years

3

Gather documents

Collect identity documents, proof of regional residence, ATO tax notices, and health/character checks

4

Log in to ImmiAccount

Access your ImmiAccount or create a new one

5

Submit application

Complete the online application form and upload all required documents

6

Pay visa fee

Pay the base application fee of AUD 630

7

Await decision

Monitor application status in ImmiAccount

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