If you’re living in regional Australia on a Subclass 491 or Subclass 494 visa, the Subclass 191 Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) Visa provides a pathway to Australian permanent residency.

This visa allows eligible regional visa holders to remain in Australia permanently after meeting the required eligibility criteria and recognising their contribution to regional communities.

Who is the 191 Visa For?

You may be eligible to apply for the Subclass 191 visa if you hold:

• A Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa; or

• A Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa

What Counts as a “Designated Regional Area”?

For migration purposes, designated regional areas are locations defined by the Australian Government.

The eligible regional areas are determined by postcode and current migration settings.

Our migration team can help confirm whether your location meets the designated regional area requirements..

191 Visa Requirements

To be eligible, you must meet the requirements relevant to your visa subclass.

If you hold a 491 visa:

You must generally:

• Have held an eligible Subclass 491 visa for at least 3 years

• Have lived in a designated regional area while holding your eligible regional visa

• Have complied with all visa conditions

• Meet health and character requirements

If you hold a 494 visa:

You must generally:

• Have held an eligible Subclass 494 visa for at least 3 years

• Have complied with your visa conditions and regional employment requirements

• Meet health and character requirements

Important Information

There is no minimum taxable income threshold requirement for the Subclass 191 visa.

However, you must demonstrate that you have complied with the conditions of your regional provisional visa and meet all other requirements at the time of application.

Ready to Go Permanent?

The Subclass 191 visa provides a pathway to permanent residency for eligible regional visa holders who have contributed to regional Australia.

If you are unsure whether you meet the requirements or need assistance preparing your application, our Registered Migration Agents can guide you through the process.

Start with a free eligibility check today and find out if you are ready to apply for the Subclass 191 visa.