191 — Permanent Residence — Skilled Regional (Subclass 191)

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191 — Permanent Residence — Skilled Regional (Subclass 191)

Skilled Migration PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

7-14 months

Application Fee

885 AUD

Stay Duration

Indefinite

Renewable

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

Available

Remote Work

Not Required

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Living in Australia

Cost of Living

1% cheaper than United States

Avg SalaryA$67,200

Quality of Life

190/200

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Overview

Permanent visa for holders of regional provisional visas (491/494) meeting income and residence requirements.

The Subclass 191 is an Australian permanent visa for holders of regional provisional visas (491 or 494) who have spent at least 3 years living and working in a designated regional area. It is not open to direct applicants — eligibility requires meeting the conditions of the preceding provisional visa.

Applicants must provide ATO Notices of Assessment for 3 of the 5 years of their provisional visa, demonstrating regional employment income. The visa grants permanent residence with full work rights, Medicare access, and dependent inclusion. Spouses can work without restriction. The base charge is AUD 505.

This visa is ideal for 491 or 494 holders who have completed 3 years of genuine regional residence and employment and are ready to convert their temporary status to permanent.

Fee Breakdown

Base application charge	505 AUD
Additional applicant charge (18 and over)	250 AUD
Additional applicant charge (under 18)	130 AUD

Stay & Extensions

Status type

Permanent / indefinite

Annual Cap & Quota

Part of Regional programme

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Hold an eligible regional provisional visa (subclass 491 or 494) for at least 3 years

Have lived, worked, and studied in a designated regional area for at least 3 years while holding the eligible visa

Have complied with the conditions of the eligible visa held

Provide Australian Taxation Office (ATO) Notices of Assessment for 3 income years out of the 5 years of the eligible visa

Meet health and character requirements

Have no outstanding debts to the Australian Government

Sign the Australian values statement

KEY CRITERIA

Education

none or higher

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport

ATO Notices of Assessment (for 3 income years)

Proof of regional residence (e.g., lease agreements, utility bills, bank statements)

Proof of regional employment/study (e.g., payslips, employment contracts, school enrollment)

Police clearance certificates

Health examination results (if required)

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Permanent residency
Pathway from provisional

Worth Knowing

3 years in regional area required
Income threshold

Application Process

Hold eligible visa: Hold a subclass 491 or 494 visa for at least 3 years

Meet residency and tax requirements: Live, work, and study in a designated regional area for 3 years and obtain ATO Notices of Assessment for 3 income years

Gather documents: Collect identity documents, proof of regional residence, ATO tax notices, and health/character checks

Log in to ImmiAccount: Access your ImmiAccount or create a new one

Submit application: Complete the online application form and upload all required documents

Pay visa fee: Pay the base application fee of AUD 505

Await decision: Monitor application status in ImmiAccount

Verified Claims (21)

Last verified May 31, 2026

Application Steps	Hold eligible visa: Hold a subclass 491 or 494 visa for at least 3 years; Meet residency and tax req…	immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
Dependent Visa	Dependents allowed, spouse can work	immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
Fee Breakdown	Base application charge: 505 AUD; Additional applicant charge (18 and over): 250 AUD; Additional app…	immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
Fees	AUD 505	immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
Forms	—	immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
Included Nationalities	—	immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
Job Offer Required	false	immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
Application Portal	https://online.immi.gov.au/	immi.homeaffairs.gov.au

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