Why apply for a Subclass 191 Visa?

• No minimum income requirement for the Subclass 191 visa
• Travel to and from Australia as many times as you like in 5 years
• Avail Australia’s healthcare scheme
• Pathway to Citizenship
• Sponsor eligible family members to Australia

 

Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) (Subclass 191) Visa

The Skilled Regional Visa (Subclass 191) is granted to skilled individuals who have worked for at least three years in specified regional areas of Australia on an eligible visa, such as the Skilled Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491) or the Skilled Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 494). Once you have received a Subclass 191 visa, you are free to live and work anywhere in Australia with the full benefits of permanent residency.

 

Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa Streams

Regional provisional stream

People who have stayed and worked in specific regions of Australia on an eligible visa can apply for this visa to work and live in Australia permanently. Applicants must follow the conditions of their eligible visa which they hold.

• ​​​​​​Applicants do not need a nominator or sponsor
• Must hold a visa that is eligible for at least 3 years and follow the conditions of that visa​
• Have income that is taxable at or above a specific income level for at least 3 years while holding your eligible visa​

 

Hong Kong stream

Hong Kong or British National passport holders who have expressed their commitment to Australia can apply under this stream to live and work in Australia permanently.

• ​​​​​​Must hold a Hong Kong passport or a British National passport
• Applicants do not need a nominator or sponsor
• Meet certain visa requirements
• Meet certain residence requirements​

 

Eligibility for Subclass 191 Visa

• To qualify for Subclass 191 Visa, one must hold any one of the following visas:
• Subclass 491 or subclass 494 visa
• Submit notices of assessment given by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) for three income years out of the five years of your eligible visa
• Applicants must follow the conditions of their eligible visa when in Australia. This is applicable until you hold that visa
• You and your family members must meet health requirements
• Meet Australian character requirement
• Sign the Australian values statement

 

Subclass 191 requirements

• Hold an eligible visa like Subclass 491 or Subclass 494 visa for at least three years
• Submit notices of assessment given by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) for three years out of the five years of your eligible visa.
• Proof that you have lived and worked in a specified region of Australia. Proof includes payslips or reference letters from your employer and rental agreements, utility bills, or title deeds to prove your residence location
• A copy of your passport and national identity card
• Documents proving any past or present relationships (e.g., marriage certificate, divorce documents, death certificates, etc.)
• Police certificates from a country where you stayed for at least 1 year

 

Steps to Apply for Subclass 191 Visa

Step 1: Check your eligibility
Step 2: Arrange the checklist of documents required
Step 3: Apply for the "Subclass 191" Visa
Step 4: Wait for the Visa Status
Step 5: Settle in Australia permanently

 

Cost of Subclass 191 Visa

The cost of a Subclass 191 Visa varies from AUD 475.00 to AUD 4,640.00

Visa Type	Visa Cost
Regional provisional stream	AUD 475.00
Hong Kong stream	AUD 4,640.00

 

Processing Time for Subclass 191

The processing time for a Subclass 191 visa usually takes 2 – 3 months. The processing time also varies depending on the additional documents you have submitted.

 

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