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

After living and working in regional Australia, you’ve earned your permanent residency. Get expert help to lodge your 887 visa with confidence.

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🧾 Visa Snapshot

Type: Permanent Residency

PR Pathway: Yes – From Subclass 489, Subclass 495, Subclass 496, Subclass 475, or Subclass 487

Nomination Required: No

Points Test: Not required

Regional Requirement: Must have lived regionally for 2 years

Work Requirement: Full-time 12 months

Family Inclusion: Partner + Children

🧭 Visa Overview

Subclass 887 allows eligible provisional visa holders to transition to permanent residency after satisfying regional residence and work requirements. 

2-year regional stay 

21-year full-time work  

No new skills or English testing 

Includes full Medicare + citizenship access 

🧠 Why This Visa?

Subclass 887 is designed for migrants who’ve proven their commitment to regional Australia. If you’ve lived and worked in regional areas on a qualifying visa, this is your path to permanent residency.

PR with no points test

No new nomination needed

Recognises real regional contribution

Eligibility Criteria

Hold a Qualifying Visa or Eligible Visa (Subclass 489, Subclass 495, Subclass 496, Subclass 475, Subclass 487)

Have lived in a designated regional area for 2 years

Completed full-time work (35+ hours/week) for 12 months

Meet Functional English test

Meet health and character requirements

No points test required 

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📥 Download Subclass 887 Eligibility Checklist

🔍 Application Process – Step by Step

1
Hold a qualifying visa
2
Live 2 years in a regional area
3
Work full-time for 12 months
4
Gather documents
5
Lodge your 887 visa online
6
Await permanent residency decision

Common Mistakes & Tips

Common Mistakes to Avoid ​​

Applying before 2-year regional stay is complete

Insufficient work evidence (e.g., payslips, contracts)

Failing to update address

Incomplete document submission 

Tips for Strong Application

Use ATO tax documents and payslips

Keep lease agreements or bills for address proof

Ensure regional work meets classification rules

Family Members You Can Include

Family Members

You can include:

Spouse or de facto partner

Dependent children

All must meet health and character requirements.

After Visa Grant​

You become an Australian permanent resident

Access Medicare and public education

Start your pathway to citizenship

Sponsor eligible family

📐 Required Documents

Primary Applicant

Passport, prior visa grant letters

Regional address proof (lease, utilities)

12-month full-time work evidence

Partner/Dependents

Identity & relationship documents

Health exams and police checks

📋 Download Subclass 887 Requirement Checklist

Visa Fees & Processing Time

TypeDetails & Fee (AUD)
🧾 Government Visa FeeApprox. AUD 550
👥 Additional Applicant 18+ AUD 250
👥 Additional Applicant below 18AUD 130
⏳ Processing TimeTypically 13–17 months (90% of applications)

🧰 Tools & Downloads

Discover free tools to help you plan, prepare, and lodge your visa with confidence 

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❓Frequently Asked Questions

📌 No.

📍 Yes.

🗣️ No, but functional English may be needed for secondary applicants.

📁 Use utility bills, bank statements, or statutory declarations.

🚫 No — you must meet full-time work requirement (35+ hrs/week).

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Disclaimer
The information on this page is for general guidance only and does not guarantee visa approval. All visa applications are subject to the discretion of the Australian Department of Home Affairs. For personalized guidance, please contact a registered migration agent at Visa Advisor.