Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa (subclass 191)

This visa is for people who have lived, worked and studied in designated regional area Australia on a previous, eligible visa. 

You must:

• hold an eligible visa (Subclass 491 or Subclass 494 visa) for at least 3 years
• have lived for at least 3 years and have a taxable income at or above a specific income threshold for at least three years whilst the holder of a Subclass 491 or Subclass 494 visa
• both primary and secondary applicants have complied with the conditions of the regional provisional visa

With this visa you can:

• stay permanently
• work and study anywhere in Australia
• Sponsor eligible relatives for permanently residence 
• apply for Australian citizenship, if eligible.