887 — Skilled Regional visa (subclass 887)

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887 — Skilled Regional visa (subclass 887)

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

At a Glance

Processing Time

Varies

Application Fee

5,395 AUD

Stay Duration

Permanent (stay indefinitely)

Renewable

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Not Specified

PR Pathway

Available

Remote Work

Not Required

Official Information

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

The Skilled Regional (Subclass 887) is an Australian permanent residence visa for holders of eligible regional provisional visas — subclass 489, 475, 487, or similar — who have lived in a specified regional area for at least 2 years and worked full-time there for at least 1 year.

The grant confers permanent residence with no maximum stay limit. The base application charge is AUD 505; an additional AUD 4,890 applies to any applicant aged 18 or over without functional English. No job offer is required — eligibility rests entirely on prior regional residence and work history.

This visa is ideal for provisional visa holders who have fulfilled their regional commitment and want to convert that into permanent Australian residence.

Fee Breakdown

Base Application Charge	505 AUD
Second Instalment Charge (if applicable)	4,890 AUD

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Must hold or have held an eligible regional provisional visa (such as subclass 489, 495, 496, 475, or 487) or a bridging visa associated with a regional application

Must have lived in a specified regional area of Australia for at least 2 years

Must have worked full-time (at least 35 hours per week) in a specified regional area of Australia for at least 1 year

Must have complied with the conditions of the eligible provisional visa

Must meet health and character requirements

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport

Proof of regional residency for 2 years (tenancy agreements, utility bills, bank statements)

Proof of 1 year full-time work in regional Australia (employment contracts, payslips, reference letters, tax assessments)

Police clearance certificates

Previous provisional visa details

Application Process

Verify eligibility and gather proof of residence and work in regional Australia

Lodge the application online via ImmiAccount

Pay the application fee of AUD 505

Upload all residency and employment documents

Undergo medical checks and provide police clearances if requested

Visa is granted as a permanent resident

Verified Claims (14)

Last verified May 31, 2026

Application Steps	Verify eligibility and gather proof of residence and work in regional Australia; Lodge the applicati…	immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
Fee Breakdown	Base Application Charge: 505 AUD; Second Instalment Charge (if applicable): 4890 AUD	immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
Fees	From AUD 505 for the main applicant. A second instalment charge of AUD 4,890 may apply for any appli…	immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
Job Offer Required	false	immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
Official Info	https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-regional-887	immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
Max Stay	Permanent (stay indefinitely)	immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
Name	Skilled Regional visa (subclass 887)	immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
Official Code	887	immi.homeaffairs.gov.au

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