Benefits Of The Visa
Being a skilled regional visa holder, you can
- Stay, study and work in Australia for an indefinite period
- Get health care costs covered by Medicare (Australia’s health care scheme)
- Apply for Australian citizenship, once you fulfil the criteria
- Sponsor eligible family members or relatives for permanent residence
- Travel Australia frequently for up to 5 years from the date visa is granted
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this visa you must,
You must have held either of the following visas
- Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489)
- Skilled Independent Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 495)
- Skilled Designated Area Sponsored (Provisional) visa (subclass 496)
- Skilled Regional Sponsored visa (subclass 475 or 487)
- Bridging visa A or Bridging visa B after applying for a subclass 495, 487 or 489 visa.
- You must have lived at least 2 years in a specified regional area of Australia
- You must worked full time (minimum 35 hours a week) for 1 year
- You must have lived in the designated area of Australia for minimum 2 years, if sponsored by an eligible relative
- You must have fulfilled all the conditions attached to the visa
- You must meet health and character requirements
Health & Character Requirements
Applicants and their family members must meet the health and character requirements.
You and the family members (having an age of 16 years or more) must be able to provide police certificate from every country lived in for 12 months in the last 10 years.
Debts to the Australian Government
You must not have any outstanding debts to the Australia Government before the visa is granted.
Family Members in the Application
You can include following members in the visa application
- Your Partner
- Your or your partner’s child/step child
Specified Regional Areas of Australia
Following are the areas of regional Australia along with the postcodes in which you must have lived for at least 2 years, if nominated by a state or territory government.
| Regional and low population growth metropolitan areas |
Postcodes |
New South Wales (NSW)
Anywhere except Sydney, Newcastle, the Central Coast and Wollongong |
2311 to 2312, 2328 to 2411, 2420 to 2490, 2536 to 2551, 2575 to 2594, 2618 to 2739, 2787 to 2898 |
| Northern Territory |
Entire territory |
Queensland
Anywhere except the greater Brisbane area and the Gold Coast |
4124 to 4125, 4133, 4211, 4270 to 4272, 4275, 4280, 4285, 4287, 4307 to 4499, 4515, 4517 to 4519, 4522 to 4899 |
| South Australia |
Entire state |
| Tasmania |
Entire state |
Victoria
Anywhere except the Melbourne metropolitan area |
3211 to 3334, 3340 to 3424, 3430 to 3649, 3658 to 3749, 3753, 3756, 3758, 3762, 3764, 3778 to 3781, 3783, 3797, 3799, 3810 to 3909, 3921 to 3925, 3945 to 3974, 3979, 3981 to 3996 |
Western Australia
Anywhere except Perth and surrounding areas |
6041 to 6044, 6083 to 6084, 6121 to 6126,6200 to 6799 |
Source:(https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/Trav/Visa-1/887-#tab-content-1)
Designated Areas of Australia
You must have lived in either of the following designed areas of Australia, if sponsored by an eligible relative
| State or Territory |
Designated area |
| Australian Capital Territory (ACT) |
Entire territory |
New South Wales (NSW)
(except Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong) |
2311 to 2312, 2328 to 2333, 2336 to 2490, 2535 to 2551, 2575 to 2739, 2787 to 2898 |
| Northern Territory |
Entire territory |
Queensland
(anywhere outside the Brisbane metropolitan area) |
4019 to 4028, 4037 to 4050, 4079 to 4100, 4114, 4118, 4124 to 4150, 4158 to 4168, 4180 to 4899 |
| South Australia |
Entire state |
| Tasmania |
Entire state |
| Victoria |
Entire state |
| Western Australia |
Entire state |
Source: https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/Trav/Visa-1/887-#tab-content-1
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FAQs About Skilled Regional Visa (Subclass 887)
The Skilled Regional Visa (Subclass 887) is a visa option offered by the Australian government that allows individuals to live and work in regional areas of Australia on a permanent basis. It is designed for individuals who have previously held certain temporary skilled visas and have met the requirements for permanent residency.
Individuals who have previously held a qualifying temporary skilled visa, such as Subclass 489, 495, 496, 475, or 487, and have lived and worked in a designated regional area in Australia for a specific period of time, are typically eligible to apply for the Subclass 887 visa.
To be eligible for the Subclass 887 visa, applicants usually need to have lived and worked in a designated regional area in Australia for at least two years, have a satisfactory level of English language proficiency, meet certain health and character requirements, and fulfil any other specific criteria outlined by the Department of Home Affairs.
Yes, you can include eligible family members in your Subclass 887 visa application. This includes your spouse or de facto partner, dependent children, and other dependent family members as specified by the visa guidelines.
No, the Subclass 887 visa does not have a points test requirement. However, you still need to meet the specified criteria related to residency, work, language proficiency, and character.
Holding a Subclass 887 visa allows you and your eligible family members to live and work in Australia permanently. You can access various social benefits, healthcare services, and education facilities in the country.
Yes, after fulfilling certain residency requirements, you may be eligible to apply for Australian citizenship. Generally, you need to have held a permanent visa, including Subclass 887, for a specific period of time and meet other criteria to apply for citizenship.
The processing time for the Subclass 887 visa can vary depending on factors such as the completeness of your application, the volume of applications being processed, and individual circumstances. It’s recommended to check the Department of Home Affairs website for the most up-to-date processing time estimates.
No, a job offer is not required to apply for the Subclass 887 visa. However, you are expected to meet the residency and work requirements as specified by the visa guidelines.
For detailed and up-to-date information about the Subclass 887 visa, including eligibility criteria, the application process, and required documents, you should visit the official website of the Department of Home Affairs in Australia or consult with a registered migration agent.
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