This temporary visa is for skilled workers who want to live and work in regional Australia.
At a Glance
- Stay: 4 years (Invited pathway); 4 years from the grant of your current skilled visa (Extended stay pathway); until your family member's visa ends (Subsequent entry pathway)
- Visa cost: From AUD6,140.00 (Invited pathway and Subsequent entry pathway); From AUD545.00 (Extended stay pathway) (Concessions apply in limited circumstances. From 1 July 2026 a lower cost applies to eligible Pacific Island and Timor-Leste citizens.)
Who It Is For
- Invited pathway: skilled workers wanting to live and work in regional Australia (closed)
- Extended stay pathway: you hold a subclass 475, 487, 495 or 496 visa
- Subsequent entry pathway: you are a family member of someone holding a 489, 475, 487, 495 or 496 visa
What You Can Do With This Visa
- Live, work and study in specified regional areas of Australia
- Bring your family
- Might be able to apply for the Skilled Regional (Permanent) visa (subclass 887)
Good to Know
- The Invited pathway is closed to new applications
- Must live, work and study in specified regional areas
Getting Advice
Our registered migration agents can talk through your situation, explain whether this visa suits you and help you prepare. This page is general information only, summarised from the Department of Home Affairs and checked in November 2026. Fees and rules change, so always check the official page before you apply.
Official information: the Department of Home Affairs page for this visa.