Skilled Regional Visa (Subclass 887)
Your Pathway to Permanent Residency: The Skilled Regional (887 Visa)
Achieving Permanent Residency: The Skilled Regional (887 Visa)
For temporary visa holders who have resided in a particular Australian territory for at least two years and have at least twelve months of work experience, there is a conditional visa called the Skilled Regional 887 visa. You can only become a permanent resident of Australia with the 887 visa if your previous visa only permitted you to work and reside in a certain region of the country.
Skilled Regional 887 Visa Eligibility
You need
- Applicants must be in Australia and hold an eligible visa
- Lived in a certain area of Australia for at least two years
- Work full-time in a regional area for at least least one year
- Meet English Language requirement.
- Meet health and character requirements
Fast-track Your Path to Residency with the 887 Visa
Benefits of the Skilled Regional 887 Visa
- Live, study, or work in Australia permanently
- enrol in Australia's public health care scheme
- Eligible for Australian citizenship
- Help deserving family members to sponsor
- Travel to and from Australia within five years of your visa
Start Your Path to Citizenship with the 887 Visa
FAQs
Who can apply for the Skilled Regional 887 Visa?
Applicants must have lived in a regional area for at least 2 years and worked full-time for at least 1 year on an eligible visa.
Can family members be included in the 887 Visa application?
Yes, eligible family members can be included in the skilled regional 887 visa
Is there an English language requirement for the 887 Visa?
No specific English requirement, but you must have met the language criteria of your initial eligible visa.
Can I travel to and from Australia?
Yes, you can travel in and out of Australia as many times as you want for 5 years from the date of grant the visa.
