Skilled · Subclass 887
Skilled Regional visa
Legacy permanent pathway, open only to holders of older regional provisional visas.
We do not lodge new applications in closed programs. This page is for people who already hold an eligible visa.
Who it is for
Only people who hold, or held, one of the older regional provisional visas (489, 495, 496, 475 or 487). It is not a pathway for new migrants.
Key eligibility
- Held an eligible visa for a total of 2 years.
- Lived at least 2 years in a specified regional or low population growth area.
- Worked full time for at least 12 months in that area.
- Complied with visa conditions; functional English or second instalment; health and character.
Where to apply, and bridging visas
In Australia, holding an eligible visa (a concession allows some offshore applicants).
Your journey, step by step
First enquiry
You tell us your current visa, where you are, your family and any past refusals or cancellations.
How a registered migration agent helps: identifies your current visa, its conditions and expiry, and any early risk.
Confirm you are in the legacy group
Only holders of the older regional visas can apply.
How a registered migration agent helps: confirms eligibility and any concession.
Service agreement
Before any personal advice or preparation, you receive a written service agreement and the OMARA Consumer Guide.
How a registered migration agent helps: sets out the work, the fee and the refund policy in writing. No money is taken for visa work before the agreement is signed.
Evidence and lodgement
Residence and work evidence; include all family at lodgement.
How a registered migration agent helps: prepares evidence; family cannot be added later.
Health, police and biometrics
Health examinations, police certificates and biometrics when the Department asks.
How a registered migration agent helps: tracks every request and deadline so nothing lapses.
Permanent residence
Citizenship when eligible.
How a registered migration agent helps: plans the next step.
The Department of Home Affairs makes every decision. No one can promise a grant, an invitation or a faster decision.
Government charges from 1 July 2026
| Applicant or item | Charge |
|---|---|
| Main applicant | A$630 |
| Family member 18 or over | A$315 |
| Family member under 18 | A$160 |
| Second instalment | A$4,890 |
Health checks, police certificates, translations, skills assessments and English tests are extra and paid to the provider. Our professional fee is separate and quoted in writing. Estimate total charges for your family.
Source: Home Affairs Current visa pricing table, charges from 1 July 2026, read 22 October 2026. Confirm in the Visa Pricing Estimator before you pay.
Processing times
Source: Home Affairs Global visa processing times, read 22 October 2026. Check the current guide. A guide only; times change monthly and are not a promise.
Common refusal risks
- Residence or work outside the required area.
- Less than 2 years on eligible visas.
- Condition breaches.
- Family members left out at lodgement.
Drawn from the published criteria and general practice experience, not Department statistics.
Document checklist
Tick items as you collect them. Ticks are saved in this browser only and are not sent to us. This is a general list; the Department may ask for more.
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The Immigration Worldwide. Sukh Sandhu, Registered Migration Agent, MARN 1384130. General information, checked 22 October 2026.
Sources and checks
- Home Affairs: Skilled Regional visa (subclass 887)
- Home Affairs Current visa pricing table, charges from 1 July 2026
Information checked 22 October 2026. General information only, not advice about your situation. Australian advice is given by Sukh Sandhu, Registered Migration Agent, MARN 1384130.
Talk it through. The first 15 minutes are free and general. Personal advice starts only after a written service agreement and the OMARA Consumer Guide.