Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa
For skilled workers who want to live and work in regional Australia You can bring your family If you are granted this visa, you might be able to apply for the Skilled Regional (Permanent) visa (subclass 887)
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Closed to new applications since 5 August 2026. Existing applicants continue under the previous framework.
At a glance
- Base application charge
- A$545 to A$6,140
- Depending on stream: Extended stay pathway A$545, Subsequent entry pathway A$6,140
- Checked with the Department on 22 October 2026
- Primary applicant only. The Department publishes five further charges per row.
- 90% decided within
- Not published
- The Department publishes no figure for this subclass
- Age limit
- No limit
- English
- See stream detail
Processing times
The Department of Home Affairs publishes no processing figure for this subclass, so none is shown. Check the Department's processing times tool.
Streams
Each stream has its own eligibility, duration and charge. Read them alongside the Department's page before lodging.
| Stream | Duration | Base fee |
|---|---|---|
Subsequent entry pathway This visa is for a member of the family unit of someone who holds a Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) or a subclass 475, 487, 495 or 496 visa. Regional only | Varies | A$6,140 Primary applicant |
Extended stay pathway This is a temporary visa. It is for skilled workers who want to live and work in regional Australia. Regional only | 4 years | A$545 Primary applicant |
Invited pathway This is a temporary visa. It is for skilled workers who want to live and work in regional Australia. Regional only | 4 years | A$6,140 Unverified |
As published by the Department of Home Affairs on 22 October 2026
Data verified from immi.homeaffairs.gov.au. Charges and processing times are published by the Department of Home Affairs and change from time to time. Each figure on this page carries its own capture date - the page has no single “as at”, because the charge and the processing times are captured separately.
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