Subclass 887 Skilled Regional Visa
Subclass 887 Skilled Regional visa is for those who have lived and worked in specified areas of regional Australia on a previous, eligible visa.
Obligations for the applicant of 887 visa
To avail of this skilled visa category, there are certain requirements that you will need to fulfil. The lists are given below.
- Stay Duration– The stay duration under this subclass of visa is permanent.
- Visa Cost– The cost of a Subclass 887 Skilled Regional visa starts from AUD 415.
- Things you must/ need to have: To avail of this visa you must-
- Hold a prerequisite visa or have held that expired outside Australia during the concession period
- Have lived in a specified regional area for at least 2 years
- Have worked full time for at least 1 year in a specified regional area, unless COVID-19 concessions apply
- Have complied with the conditions of the eligible visa you hold or have held
Activities in Australia you can undertake: With this category of visa you can-
- Stay in Australia permanently
- Study and work in Australia without any restrictions
- Sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residence
- Travel to and from Australia for 5 years
- Apply for Australian citizenship, if eligible
- Enroll in Australia’s health scheme, Medicare
FAQs of Subclass 887 Skilled Regional visa
- Do I need to hold an eligible visa for 887?
Yes, to apply for Subclass 887 Skilled Regional visa, you must be in Australia and hold an eligible visa, unless COVID-19 concessions apply.
An eligible visa is a-
- Subclass 489 visa, 495, 496, 475 or 487 visa, or
- Bridging visa A or Bridging visa B after applying for a subclass 495, 487, or 489 visa
2. Is it essential to meet the residence requirement to avail this subclass of visa?
At the time you apply for Subclass 887 Skilled Regional visa, must have lived for a total of at least 2 years (unless COVID-19 concessions apply), as the holder of one or more eligible visas:
- In a regional or low-population growth metropolitan area, or
- A designated area of Australia if a family member had sponsored you for your eligible visa
3. What work requirement is required to be met?
To apply for this subclass of visa must have worked full-time for at least 12 months (unless COVID-19 concessions apply), as the holder of one or more eligible visas:
- In a regional or low-population growth metropolitan area, or
- A designated area of Australia if a family member had sponsored you for your eligible visa
To know more about this subclass of visa, please consult a registered migration agent.
