Permanent Residence Skilled Regional Visa (Subclass 191)

Permanent Residence Skilled Regional Visa (Subclass 191)

The 191 Skilled Regional Visa is designed for people who started off on a provisional visa (491 or 494), accepting the conditions that limit where you can live and work. Over the next few years, you contributed to the community, stayed employed, filed your tax returns, and met the expectations set by the Government.

Once you complete all those requirements, you are in a position to apply for the 191 visa. With the PR status removing location restrictions, this visa gives you a clear sense of security. You are now free to take up new opportunities in other parts of the country without worrying about visa conditions.

Highlights

• Permanent residency rights without regional lock-ins.
• Full freedom to work, study or move to any Australian city.
• Travel in and out of Australia like any permanent resident.
• Your work options expand, and planning your career or family future becomes much easier.
• You can access Medicare.
• You can include eligible family members and support them toward a more stable future here.
• This visa opens a pathway for you to move toward Australian citizenship.

Key Eligibility Requirements

• Hold an eligible provisional regional skilled visa.
• Prove you lived and worked in a designated regional area for at least three years.
• Your taxable income must meet the required standard for each of those three years.
• Must have followed every condition on your provisional visa.
• You and any listed family members must pass Australian health and character checks.

Our migration team handles the tricky income checks, regional compliance rules, and every document you need, so your path to PR stays smooth. Focus on your future while we take care of the process.