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Skilled Regional Visa – Subclass 887

The Subclass 887 visa is a permanent residency (PR) visa for holders of certain provisional skilled visas who have lived and worked in regional Australia. This is the second stage visa that follows provisional visas like:

Subclass 489 – Skilled Regional (Provisional)
Subclass 475 – Skilled Regional Sponsored
Subclass 487 – Skilled Regional Sponsored
Subclass 496 – Skilled Designated Area Sponsored
Subclass 495 – Skilled Independent Regional

No sponsorship from a relative or nomination from a State/Territory is required for Subclass 887.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the Subclass 887 visa, you must:

✔ Have lived in Australia for at least 2 years on an eligible provisional skilled visa
✔ Have worked full-time in a regional area of Australia for at least 1 year
✔ Have lived:

In a designated area, if previously sponsored by a relative
In a regional or low population growth area, if nominated by a State/Territory government
✔ Be in Australia at the time of application and at the time the visa is granted

Note: The required work experience does not need to be in a skilled occupation.

Visa Duration & Conditions

The Subclass 887 visa grants permanent residency in Australia
You can live, work, and study anywhere in Australia
You can travel in and out of Australia for 5 years from the date of grant
Access to Medicare, education, and citizenship pathway

How IAS Can Help

Let IAS (Immigration Assistance Services) support your journey to Australian PR:

• Confirm your eligibility
• Help you gather and organize work and residency proof
• Lodge your application professionally and on time
• Provide updates and support throughout the process

Ready to Settle in Australia Permanently?

Book a consultation with our expert visa consultants to ensure a smooth and stress-free Subclass 887 visa application.