191 Permanent Regional.
The reward for going regional.
The Subclass 191 is permanent residence for people who spent at least 3 years living and working in a regional area on a 491 or 494 visa. If you've done the time, this is your PR.
Regional residence required
3 years
On Subclass 491 or 494
Income threshold
~A$53,900
Per year for 3 of last 4 years
Processing time
8–14 months
After lodgement
Requirements
What you need for the 191
3 years regional residence
RequiredLiving and working in a designated regional area. Keep evidence throughout your 491 — tenancy agreements, utility bills, payslips.
Income above threshold
RequiredEarned above the minimum income threshold for at least 3 of the 4 income years while on 491/494.
491 or 494 visa holder
RequiredMust hold or have held a 491 Skilled Work Regional or 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa.
Tax records / PAYG summaries
RequiredEvidence of income for each year — ATO tax notices, payslips, employment contracts.
Regional evidence
RequiredProof of living in a designated regional area — lease, council rates, bank statements addressed to regional address.
Police clearance
May applyAFP police clearance plus any overseas clearances required.
Track your 191 journey in Visafold
Document checklist, regional evidence organiser, milestone tracker.
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