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Australia & New Zealand Immigration Specialist
Subclass 191

Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) Visa (Subclass 191)

The permanent residency stage for Subclass 491 and 494 holders who have lived and worked in regional Australia for the required period.

Key features

  • Permanent visa from grant — full work and study rights for the whole family.
  • Designed as the PR endpoint for 491 / 494 holders who have settled in regional Australia.
  • Removes the regional-residence condition once 191 is granted.

Eligibility

  • Hold (or have held) a Subclass 491 or Subclass 494 visa.
  • Lived and worked in a designated regional area for at least 3 years on that provisional visa.
  • Met the minimum taxable income requirement for at least 3 income years during the qualifying period.
  • Complied with the conditions of the provisional visa.
  • Met health and character requirements.

How StudyNet supports 191 cases

  • Residence and income diary — kept from day one of the 491.
  • ATO tax return collation and minimum-income evidence.
  • Final 191 application, including family inclusion and any movement-record reconciliation.
Disclaimer: This page provides general information and refers to the Department of Home Affairs visa categories. It does not replace personalised migration advice. Please book a consultation for case-specific guidance.