191 Visa - Pathway to Permanent Residency

The Permanent Resident (Skilled Regional) 191 visa serves as the second stage for individuals who currently hold a 491 visa and have been residing and working in a regional area for a minimum of 3 years. Additionally, the 191 visa is also available as a Permanent Residency pathway for Hong Kong applicants. While specific requirements may apply, such as work experience, English language proficiency, and financial capacity, there are no occupation-related criteria for this visa category.

What Is The 191 Visa?

How it works

Whether you are in Australia or outside the country, you can apply for the Visa Subclass 191. If you are in Australia during the application, you need to hold a substantive visa or one of the bridging visas A, B, or C.

Eligibility Criteria:

For applicants holding subclass 491 Regional Provisional Visas, the general requirements include:

• Holding the subclass 491 visa for a minimum of 3 years.
• Working and residing in a regional area while holding the 491 visa.
• Holding a 457, 482, or 485 visa.
• Holding a HK or UK BNO passport.
• Working and living in a regional area while holding one of the above-indicated visas.