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887 — Skilled Regional visa (subclass 887)
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887 — Skilled Regional visa (subclass 887)

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

At a Glance

Processing Time

Varies

Estimated Cost

AUD $5,520

Stay Duration

Permanent (stay indefinitely)

Not renewable

Renewal

Not renewable

Family

Not specified

PR Pathway

Yes

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

Official Information
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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 residence visa for holders of specified regional provisional visas who completed at least 2 years' regional residence and 1 year of full-time regional work.

The Skilled Regional (Subclass 887) is an Australian permanent residence visa for holders of qualifying regional provisional visas — subclass 489, 475, 487, or similar — who have lived in a specified regional area for at least 2 years and worked full-time there for at least 1 year.

The grant confers permanent residence with no maximum stay limit. The base application charge is AUD 630; an additional AUD 4,890 applies to any applicant aged 18 or over without functional English. No job offer is required — qualification rests entirely on prior regional residence and work history.

This visa is ideal for provisional visa holders who have fulfilled their regional commitment and want to convert that into permanent Australian residence.

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Cost Breakdown

Base Application ChargeAUD $630
Second Instalment Charge (if applicable)AUD $4,890
TotalAUD $5,520

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Must hold or have held a qualifying regional provisional visa (such as subclass 489, 495, 496, 475, or 487) or a bridging visa associated with a regional application

Must have lived in a specified regional area of Australia for at least 2 years

Must have worked full-time (at least 35 hours per week) in a specified regional area of Australia for at least 1 year

Must have complied with the conditions of the qualifying provisional visa

Must meet health and character requirements

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport

Proof of regional residency for 2 years (tenancy agreements, utility bills, bank statements)

Proof of 1 year full-time work in regional Australia (employment contracts, payslips, reference letters, tax assessments)

Police clearance certificates

Previous provisional visa details

Application Process

1

Verify qualification and gather proof of residence and work in regional Australia

2

Lodge the application online via ImmiAccount

3

Pay the application fee of AUD 630

4

Upload all residency and employment documents

5

Undergo medical checks and provide police clearances if requested

6

Visa is granted as a permanent resident

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