Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) Visa (Subclass 191)

Permanent Residency After Living and Working in Regional Australia

The Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) Visa (Subclass 191) allows eligible regional provisional visa holders to obtain Australian Permanent Residency after meeting strict residence, income, and compliance requirements.

Our Registered Migration Agents in Melbourne assist applicants with eligibility verification, income compliance review, and PR visa lodgement, ensuring no gaps that could jeopardise permanent residency.

This visa is the final PR stage for regional migrants who have genuinely lived and worked in regional Australia.

What Is the Subclass 191 Visa?

The Subclass 191 visa is a permanent residence visa for people who have held an eligible regional provisional visa and complied with all conditions over time.

This visa allows you to:

Live in Australia permanently
Work for any employer, anywhere in Australia
Access Medicare
Sponsor eligible family members
Apply for Australian citizenship (when eligible)

Key Eligibility Requirements – Subclass 191

Regional Residence Requirement

You must have:

Lived in designated regional Australia
For at least 3 years while holding an eligible visa

Income Requirement

You must have met the minimum taxable income threshold for at least 3 income years, as assessed by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).

This is one of the most common refusal points. Cash jobs, under-reported income, or tax gaps can result in refusal.

Visa Compliance

You must have:

Complied with all visa conditions
Worked and lived only in regional areas
Followed employer sponsorship rules (if applicable)

Health & Character

You must have:

Medical examinations (if required)
Police clearance certificates

Who Can Apply for the Subclass 191 Visa?

You may be eligible if you have held one of the following visas:

Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Subclass 494)
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) (Subclass 491)

And you meet all residence and income requirements.

How V CAN Migration Services Helps

Subclass 191 success depends on years of compliance, not last-minute filing.

Our structured approach:

Eligibility & Income Threshold Assessment
ATO & Employment Evidence Review
Regional Residence Verification
Compliance Risk Identification
PR Visa Application Lodgement
Post-Grant Guidance

We focus on approval certainty, not assumptions.

Key Features of the Skills in Demand (SID) Subclass 482 Visa

No provisional period after grant.

Live and work anywhere in Australia after PR is granted.

Include eligible family members, who receive PR status.

Eligible to apply for Australian citizenship, subject to residency rules.

Important Facts You Must Understand

❌ PR is not automatic after 3 years
❌ Income must be genuine and correctly taxed
❌ Non-compliance during provisional visa years can block PR
❌ Regional residence evidence is closely scrutinised

This visa rewards genuine regional contribution, not technical loopholes.

Why Choose V CAN Migration Services?

Registered Migration Agent-led PR assessment
Strong experience with 491 & 494 → 191 transitions
Income and compliance-focused strategy
Clear, ethical, no false PR promises

Need Help With a Subclass 191 Permanent Residency Application?

Speak with Registered Migration Agents at V CAN Migration Services – Melbourne for accurate eligibility assessment and compliant PR lodgement.