Skilled Regional Visa Subclass 887 (4) (1)
                     Skilled Regional Visa 
Subclass 887
Individuals who have stayed in a regional area of Australia (Low 
populated areas – Northern Territory, South Australia, Tasmania, New 
South Wales- Everywhere except Sydney, Newcastle, the Central 
Coast and Wollongong, Queensland- Everywhere except the greater 
Brisbane area and the Gold Coast, Victoria- Everywhere except the 
Melbourne metropolitan area and Western Australia- Everywhere 
except Perth and surrounding areas) for at least two years can apply 
for a Skilled Regional Visa Subclass 887.To apply for this Skilled Visa 
887 all applicant needs to do is follow the directions accordingly and 
ensure that they qualify for the given eligibility criteria.
You can apply for Skilled Visa Subclass 
887 if:
You fulfill the below requirements of the Regional Sponsor Migration 
Scheme Subclass 187 or the Visa 887:
• Be a holder of subclass 489, 495, 496, 475 or 487; or a Bridging 
visa A or B post applying for subclass 489, 495 or 497 visas
• Must have stayed in a specific regional area of Australia for at 
least 2 years
• Must have worked as a full-time employee in a specific regional 
area for at least 1 year
What are the 887 Visa Australia 
privileges?
The 887 visa allows the skilled workers to live, work and study 
in Australia permanently. Later when you qualify and meet the 
subsequent criteria’s you may apply for Australian citizenship 
and sponsor your eligible family members for permanent 
residency in Australia. As a holder of this subclass 887 visa you 
may also enroll in Medicare, a scheme for Australia’s health 
care and expenses.
Eligibility for Subclass 887 visa 
Australia
In order to get the Skilled Regional Visa Subclass 887  grant, the 
applicants must meet the below eligibility criteria:
They must hold a valid visa (as mentioned above) to apply
• Must meet the health requirements
• Must be of good moral conduct and present the appropriate 
character proof (police clearance certificate)
• Must not possess any outstanding debts towards the Australian 
government or have arranged to repay (if not yet paid)
• You might not be qualified for this visa if you have had a cancelled or 
refused visa during your previous stay in Australia
What 887 Visa Lets You Do In Australia?
After attaining Subclass 887 Visa,he or she will be able enjoy its 
benefits. To apply for the visa, they need to make sure that they are 
qualifying for the requirements first. The benefits of visa 887 are 
communicated below.
• The applicants will be able to reside permanently in the country and 
also explore various healthcare facilities that are there.
• The applicants can register their names for studying in a reputed 
institution of the country.
• If he or she qualifies for the eligibility factors, the person can also 
apply for Australian citizenship.
• The Visa Subclass 887 permits the candidate to travel to-and-fro 
the country for the first 5 years.
• It also allows the family members of the applicant who wish to come 
and reside in the country along with them.