Subclass 887 Visa Australia – Skilled Regional Permanent Residency

The Subclass 887 Skilled Regional Visa is designed for skilled workers who have lived and worked in eligible regional areas of Australia on a qualifying visa. This visa grants permanent residency in Australia, allowing you and your family to settle, live, and work anywhere in Australia indefinitely.

Benefits of the Skilled Regional Visa (Subclass 887)

• Live and work freely anywhere in Australia with your permanent residency.
• Sponsor eligible family members to join you in Australia.
• Travel in and out of Australia unlimited times for five years (after which you’ll need a Resident Return Visa).
• Access a pathway to Australian citizenship if you meet eligibility requirements.
• Use government healthcare benefits like Medicare (subject to waiting periods).

Subclass 887 Visa Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the Subclass 887 visa Australia, you must:

• Hold or have held an eligible visa and meet concession rules.
• Have lived in a designated regional area of Australia for at least two years.
• Have worked full-time (35+ hours per week) in a regional area for at least one year, with some COVID-19 exceptions.
• Comply with all conditions of your previous eligible visa.
• Meet health and character requirements set by the Australian Government.
• Have functional English or be willing to pay the second installment fee.
• Clear any outstanding debts owed to the Australian Government.
• Sign the Australian Values Statement to confirm your commitment to Australian laws and culture.

Including Family Members in Your 887 Visa Application

• You can add eligible family members to your Subclass 887 visa application.
• Family members must meet health and character requirements.
• Children born after you receive your current visa must be added before you lodge your application.
• Additional family members can be added after lodging but before the visa decision.

Subclass 887 Visa Cost and Fees

• Main applicant fee: AUD 415.
• Additional fees apply for family members.
• Second installment fee (if applicable): AUD 4,890 for family members aged 18+ without functional English.
• Other costs: health checks, police certificates, biometrics.

How and Where to Apply for the Subclass 887 Visa

• Applications submitted before September 19, 2020, require you to be inside Australia at visa grant.
• Applications submitted on or after September 19, 2020, can be decided whether you are inside or outside Australia (not in immigration clearance).

Processing Time for Subclass 887 Visa Australia

• 75% of applications are processed within 10 months.
• 90% of applications are processed within 15 months.
• Processing times vary depending on application completeness, additional document requests, background checks, and migration program quotas.

Why Choose Aggarwal Immigration Consultants for Your Skilled Regional Visa?

• Expert advice on the Subclass 887 visa application process.
• Help with eligibility assessment and documentation.
• Guidance to avoid delays and prepare for interviews.
• Trusted support for skilled migration to Australia’s regional areas.