Subclass 191 Visa

Subclass 191 Visa

The Subclass 191 Visa enables employers in regional Australia to sponsor skilled workers for a permanent visa when they cannot find an appropriately skilled Australian citizen or permanent resident.

Commencement Date: 16 November 2022

Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional Visa

The Subclass 191 Visa is designed for individuals who have lived, worked, and studied in a designated regional area of Australia for at least three years on either the Subclass 491 visa or the Subclass 494 visa.

Visa Holder Rights

  • Permanent Residency: The Subclass 191 Visa is a permanent visa, allowing holders to stay in Australia indefinitely.
  • Travel Component: The visa includes a travel component that expires five years after the visa grant date. If you wish to travel after this period, you must apply for a Resident Return Visa.

Including Family Members

  • Spouse/partner and children can be included in the Subclass 191 Visa application.

Visa Costs

  • Base application charge: A$490
  • Additional applicant charge for applicants aged 18 and over: A$245
  • Additional applicant charge for applicants under 18: A$125
  • For HK Stream Applicants:
    • Base application charge: A$4,765
    • Additional applicant charge for applicants aged 18 and over: A$2,380
    • Additional applicant charge for applicants under 18: A$1,195

Permanent Residence Pathway

The pathway to permanent residency includes transitioning from the Subclass 491 visa or Subclass 494 visa to the Subclass 191 visa.

Estimated Processing Time

  • Not available yet.

Subclass 191 Visa Requirements

  1. Previous Eligible Visa:
    • Applicants must have held either the Subclass 491 visa or the Subclass 494 visa for at least three years and have lived and worked in a designated regional area of Australia before lodging a Subclass 191 application.
  2. Age Limit:
    • There is no age limit for applying for the Subclass 191 Visa, provided the applicant holds an eligible visa.
  3. Income Requirement:
    • Applicants must have a taxable income of A$53,900 for the last three years. If the applicant has a partner, only one of them needs to meet this income requirement.
  4. Visa Conditions:
    • As a permanent visa, it grants the holder indefinite rights to stay in Australia. There are no specific conditions attached to the Subclass 191 Visa; however, if you do not apply for citizenship, you will need to apply for a Resident Return Visa after five years.

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FAQs for Subclass 191 Visa

  1. What is the Subclass 191 Visa?
    • The Subclass 191 Visa is a permanent visa that allows skilled workers who have lived and worked in designated regional areas of Australia for at least three years on either the Subclass 491 or Subclass 494 visa to remain in Australia indefinitely.
  2. What are the requirements for applying for the Subclass 191 Visa?
    • Applicants must have held either the Subclass 491 or Subclass 494 visa for at least three years, lived and worked in a designated regional area, and met a minimum taxable income requirement of A$53,900 for the last three years.
  3. Can I include my family members in my Subclass 191 Visa application?
    • Yes, you can include your spouse/partner and children in your Subclass 191 Visa application.
  4. What are the costs associated with the Subclass 191 Visa application?
    • The base application charge is A$490. Additional charges apply for applicants aged 18 and over (A$245) and those under 18 (A$125). For HK Stream Applicants, the costs are higher.
  5. What happens if I don’t apply for citizenship after receiving the Subclass 191 Visa?
    • If you do not apply for Australian citizenship, you must apply for a Resident Return Visa after five years to maintain your ability to travel to and from Australia.