Australian regional permanent residency

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Your Gateway to Life in Regional Australia

Australia’s Regional Permanent Residency program offers skilled migrants an excellent opportunity to live and work in beautiful regional areas while enjoying a pathway to permanent residency. With faster processing times and additional points for skilled migration, regional visas provide a realistic route to making Australia your permanent home.

Why Choose Regional Australia?

Priority processing for regional visa applications

Access to more occupations than metropolitan area visas

Lower cost of living compared to major cities

Additional migration points (5-15 points) for regional nomination

Strong community spirit and high quality of life

Pathway to permanent residency after meeting requirements

Requirements for Regional PR

  • Hold eligible provisional visa (491 or 494) for at least 3 years

  • Meet minimum taxable income requirements ($53,900 AUD for 3 years)

  • Comply with all visa conditions (regional residence/work requirements)

  • Pass health and character checks

  • Demonstrate commitment to continuing to live regionally

Check Your Eligibility for Australian regional permanent residency

(For 190, 491, 494, 186 & 482 Visas – Tasmania & Other States)

Visa Details

Education Details

Employment Details

Skills Assessment

English Language Proficiency

State Nomination Preferences

Employer Sponsorship Opportunities

If Yes

Financial Situation (for Regional Nomination if required)

Other Information