Subclass 191 – Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) Visa
Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) Visa 191 allows a worker who has lived and worked in a designated regional area in Australia while holding an eligible visa or olds a specific country’s passport to get a chance to stay in the country permanently. Visa 191 has two streams: the Regional Provisional Stream and Hong Kong Stream.
Visa 191 Australia Brief Highlights
Visa 191 Australia is a new visa subclass that commenced on 16 November 2022. It allows those living and working in regional Australia a more streamlined pathway towards permanent, work and study anywhere in Australia.
By holding a Visa 191, you can sponsor eligible family members to be permanent residents.
Skilled Regional Permanent Resident subclass 191 cost differs depending on the stream.
- Regional provisional stream: From AUD435
- Hong Kong stream: From AUD4,240
191 Visa Basic Eligibility
- You must be the previous holder of an eligible visa in Australia and have a stable income in the household for at least three years.
- Available for Hong Kong and British National passport holders.
- You must meet specific visa requirements, including character and health standard requirements.
Skilled Regional Permanent Resident (Subclass 191) streams
There are two streams available for Skilled Regional Permanent Resident visa 191 Australia:
Regional Provisional Stream
- Applicants don’t need a sponsor or nominator
- Applicants must have an eligible visa (visa 491 or 494) for at least three years.
- Must have a stable income or above a specific income threshold for at least three years.
- Stay Duration: Permanently.
- Processing Time: Processing times depend on individual circumstances
Hong Kong Stream
- Applicants must be a Hong Kong passport or a British National (Overseas) passport holder.
- Applicants don’t need a sponsor or nominator.
- Applicants must meet specific visa and residence requirements
- Stay Duration: Permanently.
- Processing Time: Processing time depends on individual circumstances.
Skilled Regional Permanent Resident (Subclass 191) Benefits
- You can study, work and live as a Permanent Resident in Australia
- You can enroll in Australia’s public health care scheme, Medicare,
- You can sponsor eligible relatives to come to Australia,
- You can travel to and from Australia for up to 5 years. After that period, you will need to apply for a Resident Return (RRV) visa to re-enter Australia as a permanent resident.
Criteria for Skilled Regional Permanent Resident (Subclass 191) Visa
Regional Provisional Stream
- You must have lived and worked in the dedicated regional areas for at least three years.
- You were a previous holder of an eligible visa (Subclass 494 or 491) for at least three years and complied with your visa conditions.
- You meet the standard of Australia’s requirements for income, character, and health.
- You are knowledgeable of the Australian Values Statement.
- You have no debt with the AU Government and do not have a visa canceled, or a previous visa application refused.
Hong Kong Streams
- You must be a Hong Kong or National British passport holder.
- You were the previous holder of an eligible visa (Subclass 482, 457, or 485), worked, studied, and lived in a designated regional area in Australia for at least three years.
- You meet the standard of Australia’s requirements for income, character, and health.
- You must have a competent English level and pay for applied relatives who have less English level.
- You have no debt with the AU Government and do not have a visa canceled, or a previous visa application refused.
Visa 191 Cost
Cost for Regional Provisional stream
- The cost for the main applicant is AUD 435
- The cost for a dependent applicant 18 years old and above is AUD 220
- The cost for dependents below 18 years old is AUD 110
Cost for Hong Kong stream
- The Visa charge is AUD 4,240 for the main applicant.
- The second installment of AUD 4,885 might be necessary if your dependent above 18 years old has less than Functional English.
Be noted that the Visa charge might change every July each year.
Skilled Regional Permanent Resident Visa (Subclass 191) Processing Time
Visa 191 Processing Time depends on individual circumstances. The document assessed cases by case and proceeded with including:
- Completed application with all supporting documents and performed required checks,
- Responded to request for more information,
- Information received for your health, character, and national security requirements,
- Places available for the migration program
4 Steps Applying for Visa 191 Australia
Check your eligibility
First thing first, check your eligibility for Visa 191. You must meet all requirements, including the residency requirements.
Gather all documents
Collect all required documents to prove that you have met the criteria, including your identity, character, and other documents. If you include your family members (spouse and/or children), you must gather the same documents to prove that they have met the specific criterion for visa dependent.
Lodge the visa application
After collecting all documents, you may lodge your visa application online. You can be inside or outside Australia when applying.
After visa lodgment
The Department of Home Affairs will acknowledge that the application has been received. If a Bridging visa is needed, the Department of Home Affairs will grant you the Bridging Visa.
Frequently Asked Questions
ONE derland Consulting managing director and also registered migration agent, Indah Melindasari, B.Com (MARN 0961 448) is here to answer your visa 191 questions!
- Can I leave my regional state after getting a 191 visa?
You may be able to leave your regional area after staying and working in the regional area for at least two years. - How long does a 191 visa last?
A skilled Regional Permanent Resident Visa (Subclass 191) is a permanent visa with a travel facility attached to the visa for up to 5 years. - Is 191 Visa still available?
Regional Provisional Stream is available starting on 16 November 2022. - What if the 191 Visa nomination is refused?
If your visa gets refused, you can lodge a review application with the Tribunal. Make sure you are ready for this situation, and the sooner you deal with this, the better your options you’d have. - Can I include my family members?
Yes, you can include your family members in the application. They must meet the requirements as well, including the health and character requirements.
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