Types of Visas
Subclass 887 (Skilled Regional) Visa
Subclass 887 (Skilled Regional) Visa is for individuals who have lived and worked in certain designated areas of regional Australia on a prior eligible visa.
Benefits of Subclass 887
Subclass 887 offers the following benefits to its holders:
- Stay in Australia permanently
- Work and study in Australia
- Enrol in Medicare
- Travel to and from Australia for 5 years
- Sponsor eligible relatives to come to Australia
- Apply for Australian citizenship, if eligible
Eligibility
One must meet the given prerequisites to be eligible for Subclass 887:
- Hold an eligible visa
- Have worked full-time for at least 12 months as the holder of one or more eligible visas in:
○ A regional or low-population growth metropolitan area (if nominated by a State or Territory government for the previous eligible visa)
○ A designated area of Australia (if sponsored by a family member for the previous eligible visa)
- Have lived for at least 2 years as the holder of one or more eligible visas in:
○ A regional or low-population growth metropolitan area (if nominated by a State or Territory government for the previous eligible visa)
○ A designated area of Australia (if sponsored by a family member for the previous eligible visa)
- Meet the health requirements
- Meet the character requirements
Location when Applying
Individuals can be in or outside Australia when they apply for a Subclass 887 Visa.
Including Family
Individuals can include members of the family unit in the application if they currently hold an eligible visa.
All family members who apply for the visa must meet the health and character requirements; those not accompanying the main applicant to Australia may also need to meet these requirements.
Read more about Subclass 887 (Skilled Regional) Visa.