SUBCLASS 191
Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional)

This is a permanent residence visa and is granted to those who are holding either subclass 491 or subclass 494 visas

Minimum requirement of Australian residence condition
Stay in a regional postcode to work/study or run a business with this visa

ELIGIBILITY

  • Hold an eligible visa: either subclass 491 or 494 visa for at least 3 years before applying

  • No minimum income threshold: just provide 3 income years out of the 5 years notices of assessment

  • Age: No age ceiling for the main applicant as your age requirement has been fulfilled at the time of application for either subclass 491 or 494 and is grandfathered right through to the decision date of subclass 191.

  • Comply with all visa conditions

  • No prior visa cancellations or application refusals

  • Meet health requirement & police clearance for you and all the family members applying for the same visa.

WHAT THIS VISA PROVIDES:

Stay in Australia
Permanent residence

What can I do with this visa?

• stay in Australia permanently
• work and study in Australia
• in Australia's public health care scheme, Medicare
• sponsor your relatives to come to Australia
• travel to and from Australia for 5 years
• if eligible, apply for Australian citizenship.

When can I apply for permanent residence visa subclass 191?

• Upon holding the subclass 491 for 3 years and ;
• No minimum income requirement but you must
provide notices of assessment by the Australian Tax
Office (ATO) for 3 income years out of the 5 years
on your subclass 491 visa duration;
• Proven continued residence and work in regional postcode areas.