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Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) – SC 191

Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) – Subclass 191

The Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) Visa Subclass 191 allows eligible holders of regional provisional skilled visas to obtain Australian permanent residency.

This visa is designed for migrants who have complied with the conditions of their regional provisional visa and met taxable income requirements while living and working in designated regional areas of Australia. Once granted, Subclass 191 provides full permanent residency rights, including unrestricted work rights, Medicare access, and a pathway to Australian citizenship.

Why Choose the Subclass 191 Visa?

Permanent Residency

Live in Australia indefinitely with full permanent resident benefits.

Unrestricted Work Rights

Work in any occupation and location across Australia after grant.

Medicare Access

Access Australia’s public healthcare system as a permanent resident.

Include Family

Add eligible family members to your permanent visa application.

Citizenship Pathway

Eligible to apply for Australian citizenship after meeting residency requirements.

Regional Compliance Recognised

Rewards migrants who fulfilled regional residence and work commitments.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Must hold eligible regional provisional visa (491 or 494).
  • Have lived in designated regional area for required period.
  • Meet minimum taxable income threshold for 3 years.
  • Comply with all visa conditions.
  • Provide Notices of Assessment from ATO.
  • Meet health and character requirements.

Eligible Provisional Visas

Eligible Visa Description
Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa.
Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa.

Taxable Income Requirement

Requirement Details
Income Threshold Must meet minimum taxable income for at least 3 income years.
Evidence Provide Australian Taxation Office (ATO) Notices of Assessment.
Regional Employment Income must be earned while living and working in regional Australia.

Application Process

Step Description
Step 1 Confirm eligibility under provisional visa.
Step 2 Gather ATO Notices of Assessment and employment documents.
Step 3 Lodge Subclass 191 visa application.
Step 4 Complete health and character checks.
Step 5 Receive permanent residency grant.

Visa Benefits Overview

Benefit Details
Permanent Stay Indefinite residence in Australia.
Work Rights No restrictions on employment location.
Healthcare Access to Medicare benefits.
Travel Facility Five-year travel facility as permanent resident.
Citizenship Eligible after meeting residency requirement.

Why Choose Global Vision Migration?

  • Detailed regional compliance assessment.
  • Accurate income documentation review.
  • Strategic PR transition planning.
  • End-to-end support until permanent visa grant.

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Transition from regional provisional status to Australian permanent residency. Contact Global Vision Migration for expert guidance and complete visa support.

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The Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) Visa (Subclass 191) is a permanent visa for skilled workers who previously held an eligible regional provisional visa and met the required regional residence and income criteria.

Applicants must:
• Hold or have held an eligible regional provisional visa (such as Subclass 491 or 494).
• Have complied with visa conditions.
• Have lived, worked, and studied only in designated regional areas.
• Meet minimum taxable income requirements for at least 3 income years.
• Meet health and character requirements.

No. Subclass 191 is not points-tested. Eligibility is based on meeting regional residency and income requirements under your previous provisional visa.

Applicants must have earned at least the minimum taxable income threshold specified by the Australian Government for at least 3 income years while holding their eligible regional provisional visa.

Subclass 191 provides:
• Permanent residency.
• Freedom to live and work anywhere in Australia.
• Access to Medicare.
• Ability to sponsor eligible family members.
• Pathway to Australian citizenship (if eligible).

No new state nomination is required for Subclass 191. Eligibility is based on your compliance with the conditions of your previous Subclass 491 or 494 visa.

Yes. You can include eligible family members such as your spouse or partner and dependent children, provided they meet health and character requirements.