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Australia Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa - Direct entry stream (Subclass 187)

21 facts quoted from the official source

This visa is closed to new applications.

Route type
Work
Can bring
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
12
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

12 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Age RequirementUsually, you must be under 45 years of age when you apply.
  • Australian Government Debt ClearedIf you owe the Australian Government money, you must have paid it back or have a formal arrangement to pay it back.
  • Australian Values Statement RequiredIf you are 18 years of age or older, you must have read the Life in Australia booklet and sign an Australian Values Statement.
  • Character and securityYou and family members aged 16 years and over who apply for the visa with you must meet our character requirement.
  • Eligible Occupation RequirementYou must be nominated by an employer for this visa. We can only approve your nomination if your occupation is on the relevant list of skilled occupations.
  • Have Relevant Work ExperienceUnless exempt, most applicants need to have at least 3 years relevant work experience in their occupation.
  • Health RequirementYou and any family members who apply for the visa with you must meet our health requirement.
  • Language requirementYou must have at least Competent English to be granted this visa.
  • Licensing Registration Or MembershipYou must be licensed, registered or a member of a professional body if it is mandatory in the state or territory you intend to work in.
  • Nomination RequiredYou must be nominated by an Australian employer whose business is actively and lawfully operating in Australia.
  • Not Have Had A Visa Cancelled Or A Previous Application RefusedYou might not be eligible for this visa if you have had a visa cancelled or refused while you were in Australia.
  • Skills Assessment RequiredYou must have a positive skills assessment if your occupation is listed on IMMI 12/096 Specification of Occupations and Assessing Authorities.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryYou must be nominated by an employer for this visa. We can only approve your nomination if your occupation is on the relevant list of skilled occupations.
  • Occupation List SourceThe Department publishes the current eligible skilled occupations and the visas for which each occupation is available.
  • Official Rights TextWith this visa, you can live, work and study in Australia indefinitely, sponsor eligible family members to come to Australia, and if eligible, become an Australian citizen.
  • Official source basisYou must be nominated by an employer for this visa. We can only approve your nomination if your occupation is on the relevant list of skilled occupations.
  • Official StreamThe official page identifies the Direct entry stream.
  • Report summaryYou must be nominated by an employer for this visa. We can only approve your nomination if your occupation is on the relevant list of skilled occupations.
  • Visa SubclassThe official page identifies this route as subclass 187.
Family

Who you can bring

Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Official Cost TextN/Achecked 2026-07-26
Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Official Stay TextPermanently
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for the Subclass 187 to Australia?
The official source states: This visa is closed to new applications.

Every answer is quoted from the official immi.homeaffairs.gov.au page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 21 points against the official source; 21 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Processing time is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source immi.homeaffairs.gov.auLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Australia government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
· Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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