The Subclass 191 Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) Visa is the final step in the regional skilled migration pathway. After holding a Subclass 491 visa and living and working in regional Australia for at least 3 years, you can apply for this permanent visa, unlocking full PR benefits, including the right to live anywhere in Australia.

Key Requirements

• Must have held a Subclass 491 (or 494) for at least 3 years before applying

• Have lived, worked, or studied in a designated regional area for at least 3 years

• Met the minimum taxable income threshold in each of the 3 financial years

• Competent English maintained

•  Character and health requirements

•  No specific occupation list requirement, your 491 occupation still applies

Who is This Visa For?

Current holders of the Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional visa (or the previous Subclass 494) who have met the 3-year residency and income requirements in a designated regional area.

Visa Conditions and Key Details

•   Permanent Residence, live and work anywhere in Australia after the grant

•   No regional living obligation once 191 is granted

•   5-year travel facility from grant date

•   Access to Medicare

•   Pathway to Australian citizenship after 1 year as PR (4 years total Australian residence)

Processing Time and Cost

•   Processing Time: 75% within 9 months; 90% within 12 months

•   Visa Application Charge: AUD 4,770 (2024–25) primary applicant

How We Help

Gemini tracks your 491 compliance from day one, documenting regional addresses, ATO income records, and employer evidence so that when the 3-year mark arrives, your 191 application is ready to submit with zero gaps.