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)
