Skilled Regional 887 Visas

The Skilled Regional visa - 887 is the second stage visa giving permanent residence to holders of Skilled Regional Provisional visas such as:

• Skilled Regional (Provisional) Subclass 489
• Skilled Regional Sponsored Subclasses 475 and 487
• Skilled Designated Area Sponsored Subclass 496
• Skilled Independent Regional Subclass 495

It does not require sponsorship by an Australian relative or nomination by a state or territory government.

Visa Criteria

The main criteria for this visa are as follows:

Residence in a Regional Area

You have been living in Australia holding a provisional skilled visa for the last 2 years. During this time, you must have lived:

• in a regional or low population growth area of Australia (if sponsored by a State or Territory Government and granted before 16 November 2019); or
• a Designated Area if your 489 was granted after 16 November 2019 or you were sponsored by an Australian relative.

Work Experience

You have worked for at least 12 months in Australia - this does not need to be in your nominated occupation or even a 'skilled' occupation, but must be full time (at least 35 hours per week) and must be in a regional area.

Duration and Conditions

Results in the grant of a permanent visa with full work and study rights in Australia. Travel facility is valid for 5 years.