Skilled Regional Visa (Subclass 887)

Skilled Regional Visa (Subclass 887)

This visa is for people who have lived and worked in specified areas of regional Australia on a previous, eligible visa.

887 Skilled Regional Visa Details:

Stay period  Permanent
What you can do with this visa 
  • Live, work and study in Australia indefinitely;
  • Sponsor eligible family members to come to Australia;
  • Apply for Australian citizenship, if eligible.
Requirements Must:

  • Hold an eligible visa;
  • Have lived for at least 2 years and worked full time for at least 1 year in a specified regional area;
  • Have complied with the conditions of the eligible visa you hold or have held.
Cost 

Main Applicant:

  • From $385 AUD.

Sub Applicant:

  • Over 18 years of age: AU $195;
  • Under 18 years of age: AU $100.
Conditions  No conditions attached
Processing times  Unavailable

(Note: above fees are subject to the final fee charged by the Australian Immigration Department)