191 Visa
The Subclass 191 visa grants permanent residency to eligible holders of Subclass 491 or 494 regional provisional visas who meet income requirements.
Who is the 191 Visa for?
The Subclass 191 visa allows eligible holders of certain regional provisional visas to become permanent residents of Australia.
This visa is for people who have previously held a:
- Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa, or
- Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa
To be eligible, applicants must have complied with the conditions of their eligible provisional visa and met the required taxable income threshold for at least three income years while holding that visa.
The Subclass 191 visa grants permanent residence, allowing you to live, work and study anywhere in Australia.

Need help with your Australian Visa?
IMMagine Immigration offers a range of immigration services, including assistance with work visa applications.
191 Visa Benefits:
- Become a permanent resident of Australia
- Live, work and study anywhere in Australia
- Enrol in Medicare, Australia’s public health care system
- Sponsor eligible family members for permanent residence
- Travel to and from Australia for 5 years from the date of grant
- Apply for Australian citizenship, if eligible
How We Can Help You
- Assess your eligibility, including visa history and income requirements
- Advise on meeting the taxable income threshold criteria
- Review and organise supporting documents
- Prepare and lodge your application through ImmiAccount
- Assist with responding to Department requests
- Guide you through the process until a decision is made
Step by Step
Our Process

1. Free Eligibility Check
Complete our short questionnaire and attach your resume (or provide a summary of qualifications and work experience).
Within 48 working hours, we will provide a free written assessment of Visa options.

2. Online Consultation
Book a 75–90 minute paid online consultation to explore your visa options and get answers to all your questions.

3. Visa Application
Once you decide to proceed, we will handle the preparation and processing of your visa application.
About Our Strategy Consultation
If your initial FREE assessment is evaluated as positive you will qualify for a Strategy Consultation with one of our registered migration agents.
The Strategy Consult is:
A professional assessment by a registered migration agent
A review of your most realistic visa pathways
An explanation of timelines, risks, and trade-offs
Guidance before you invest significant time or money
The Consult is NOT:
A guarantee of eligibility or visa approval
A sales call
Generalised or automated advice
People seeking guarantees
(This saves everyone time)
Why IMMagine Immigration
35 years of experience in the migration industry
Fixed fees
Government registered/licensed migration agents with offices in Melbourne (Australia) and Auckland (New Zealand)
Success oriented fee structure with instalments paid on reaching milestones in the process.
Your Jounrey from Assessment to Grant
The 191 Visa Application

Check eligibility
Ensure you have held an eligible regional provisional visa (Subclass 491 or 494), complied with visa conditions, and met the taxable income requirement for at least three income years.

Gather required documents
Prepare identity documents and evidence showing you have met the income requirement and complied with your visa conditions.

Apply online through ImmiAccount
Lodge your application via the Department of Home Affairs website and wait for a decision. You must meet the visa requirements at the time of application and decision.
Alternative Visas
If the Subclass 191 visa is not suitable, you may consider other permanent skilled visa pathways:
Subclass 189 Skilled Independent visa
For invited workers with skills in demand who are not sponsored by an employer, state or territory.
Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa
For invited workers nominated by a state or territory government.
Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme visa
For skilled workers nominated by an approved Australian employer for permanent residence.
The right pathway depends on your occupation, sponsorship, nomination status and eligibility criteria.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. You do not need a new nomination or sponsorship to apply for the Subclass 191 visa.
Yes. You can include eligible family members in your application.
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