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Regional Provisional stream
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View full detailsSubclass 191 · Permanent
Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) Visa (Subclass 191)
The permanent visa for regional visa holders. After 3 years on a 491 or 494 visa, turn your regional journey into permanent residency. From AUD630.
StayPermanent
Visa costFrom AUD630
Income evidence3 ATO notices
Minimum incomeNone
About the Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) Visa (Subclass 191)
The Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa (subclass 191) gives permanent residency to people who have lived, worked and studied in regional Australia on an eligible provisional visa, such as the subclass 491 or 494. It also has a Hong Kong stream for eligible Hong Kong and British National (Overseas) passport holders.
There is no minimum income requirement, but you must provide notices of assessment from the Australian Taxation Office for 3 income years.
With this visa you can
- Live, work and study anywhere in Australia, permanently
- Sponsor eligible family members for permanent residence
- Apply for Australian citizenship, if eligible
You must
- Hold an eligible visa (such as a 491 or 494) for at least 3 years
- Provide ATO notices of assessment for 3 income years within your eligible visa period
- Have complied with the conditions of your eligible visa
Streams of This Visa
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Stream
Hong Kong stream
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View full detailsBased on Department of Home Affairs information (October 2026). Visa costs, thresholds, occupation lists and processing times can change, so always confirm current details on the Department of Home Affairs website or ask our team. This page is general information, not migration advice for your circumstances.
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Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) Visa (Subclass 191) FAQs
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People who have held an eligible regional provisional visa, such as the subclass 491 or 494, for at least 3 years and meet the other requirements. There is also a Hong Kong stream.
No. There is no minimum income requirement, but you must provide ATO notices of assessment for 3 income years from your eligible visa period.
From AUD630 for the main applicant, with concessions in limited circumstances.
No. Once granted, the 191 is a permanent visa that lets you live, work and study anywhere in Australia.
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