All You Need to Know About the Subclass 887 Skilled Regional (Residence) Visa

• The Subclass 887 visa is a permanent residence visa for skilled workers who have lived and worked in regional Australia on a Subclass 489 or Subclass 495 visa. It allows you to live and work permanently in Australia and apply for Australian citizenship after fulfilling residency requirements. 
• Official Source: Department of Home Affairs 

To apply for the Subclass 887 visa, you must: 

• Have held a Subclass 489 or Subclass 495 visa. 

• Have lived and worked in a regional area of Australia for at least two years. 

• Have worked in regional Australia for at least one year. 

• Meet health and character requirements. 

• Official Source: Department of Home Affairs 

• No, one of the key eligibility requirements for the Subclass 887 visa is that you must have lived and worked in regional Australia for at least two years. You must also meet the work requirement, having worked in a regional area for at least one year during that time. 
• Official Source: Subclass 887 Visa Eligibility 

The Subclass 887 visa grants permanent residency in Australia. Benefits include: 

• The ability to live, work, and study anywhere in Australia. 

• Access to Australian healthcare through Medicare. 

• Eligibility for Australian citizenship (after meeting residency requirements). 

• Official Source: Department of Home Affairs 

The required documents typically include: 

• Proof of regional work (pay slips, tax returns, employer references). 

• Passport or identity documents. 

• Evidence of residency in a regional area (e.g., rental agreements, utility bills). 

• Health and character documents (police clearances, medical exams). 

• Official Source: Document Checklist 

• Processing times for the Subclass 887 visa typically range from 6 to 12 months. The processing time may vary depending on the completeness of your application and whether further documents are required. 
• Official Source: Visa Processing Times 

• Yes, you can include your spouse, children, and other dependent family members in your Subclass 887 application. Each family member must meet health and character requirements. 
• Official Source: Family Members in Your Application 

• The Subclass 491 Visa is a temporary visa that allows skilled workers to live, work, and study in regional Australia for up to 5 years. The Subclass 887 Visa is a permanent visa for individuals who have already held a Subclass 491 or Subclass 489 visa and met the regional residency and work requirements. 
• Official Source: Subclass 491 to Subclass 887 Pathway 

• If you don’t meet the regional residency or work requirements for the Subclass 887 visa, you will not be eligible to apply. You must live and work in a regional area for at least two years and work for at least one year during that time. 
• Official Source: Residency and Work Requirements 

• After ensuring you meet all eligibility requirements, you can submit your application online through the ImmiAccount portal. Make sure to include all required documents, including proof of work and residency in a regional area. 
• Official Source: Online Visa Application