Secure Your PR with Subclass 887
Reward for Regional Work & Commitment

The Subclass 887 visa is a permanent residency (PR) visa for skilled workers who have already lived and worked in a designated regional area on an eligible provisional visa (such as 489, 495, 496, 475, 487, or 495). It does not require a points test or Skills Assessment at the PR stage.

You must have held an eligible regional provisional visa and lived for at least 2 years in a designated regional area, and worked full-time (minimum 35 hours per week) for at least 1 year in a regional area. Onshore applicants must also be physically in Australia when applying.

No. The 887 visa does not require a Skills Assessment or a new English test, as these were already assessed during your provisional visa. You must only meet character, health, and regional-residency/work requirements.

Yes. You can include your spouse/partner and dependent children in the application, even if they were not included in your original provisional visa — provided they meet health and character requirements.

Yes. Once granted, the Subclass 887 provides full Australian PR, including Medicare, work and study rights, a 5-year travel facility, and the pathway to Australian citizenship once residency requirements are met.