887 (Skill Regional Permanent Residence) Visa

Key features:

• Travel to and from Australia for 5 years
• Stay permanently in Australia
• Work and study in Australia
• Enrol in Medicare – Australia’s public health care scheme
• Sponsor relatives to come to Australia
• Apply for Australian citizenship if eligible

Eligibility:

• Have an eligible visa prior to applying for the Subclass 887.
• The individual must have lived in Australia for at least 2 years at the time of applying
• Worked full-time for a minimum of 12 months in a specified regional area (unless COVID-19 concessions apply)
• Have functional English