This is a permanent visa for people who have lived and worked in specified areas of regional Australia. ​

Requirements

You might be able to get this visa if you:

  • are in Australia
  • hold a
    • 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)
      or
    • Bridging visa A or Bridging visa B after applying for a subclass 495, 487 or 489 visa
  • have lived in a specific region in Australia for at least two years
  • have worked full time in a specified regional area for at least one year
  • meet health and character requirements.