Skilled Regional Visa (Subclass 887)

Skilled Regional Visa Requirements, Estimated Fee, Cost and Submission of Your Skilled Regional Visa Application

A skilled regional visa allows a person who has previously lived in regional Australia on another type of visa to remain in the country for a short time. You are allowed to work, study, and carry out other tasks while you are in the country holding this visa.

Additionally, you should know that this subclass of visas replaces the state/territory nominated independent visa (subclass 137) and the second stage skilled-designated area sponsored visa (subclass 883).

Further, the visa holds challenging aspects that are difficult to assess and work on without the guidance of a qualified professional, such as a registered migration agent in Australia.

At Asia Pacific Group, you can find the needed guidance and professional help for applying a skilled regional visa (subclass 887). Our team of migration agents has expertise in providing best solutions for all Australian visa application processes.

• With subclass 887, you can stay, work, and study in Australia for as long as you like.
• Obtain Medicare coverage for medical expenses (Australia’s public health care plan).
• After you meet the requirements, you can apply for Australian citizenship.
• Sponsor family members or relatives who meet the requirements for permanent residency.
• After your visa is granted, you have up to five years to make frequent trips to Australia.

• When submitting your visa application, you have to be in Australia.
• Before applying for a visa, you need to have a required visa.
• A valid visa must be held for a minimum of two years before submitting an application for a visa.
• You have to have spent at least two years residing in a regional district of Australia.
• You have to exceed the required standards for character and health.
• You had to have worked in Australia’s remote areas for an entire year.
• You must be the primary applicant and not have previously had a visa application denied or cancelled.
• The minimum age to apply for this visa is 18 years.
• You and any family members that you have listed on your immigration application must sign the Australian Values Statement.
• There cannot be any outstanding debts owed to the Australian Government or Authorities by you or any member of your family.