Why Settle Under Subclass 191?
The Subclass 191 rewards provisional regional visa holders who have fulfilled their 3-year regional commitment, offering full, unconstrained permanent residency across all Australian states and major cities.
Unrestricted Living
Once granted, your regional condition restrictions end—live, work, and purchase property anywhere in Australia.
Medicare Access
Maintain complete enrollment in Australia's public healthcare scheme and enjoy access to subsidised medicines and hospital care.
Include Family Members
Include your partner and dependent children on your petition with direct Australian permanent residency status.
Australian Citizenship
Qualify to apply for Australian Citizenship and an Australian passport after completing your continuous permanent residency requirements.
Application Lifecycle
Our registered migration strategists audit your ATO tax histories, residential leases, and regional visa compliance to ensure an immaculate filing.
Fulfill 3-Year Qualifying Period
Hold your eligible Subclass 491 or 494 provisional visa for at least 3 years while residing and working in a designated regional area.
ATO Notices of Assessment Collation
Collate 3 separate Australian Taxation Office (ATO) Notices of Assessment generated during your eligible provisional visa tenure.
Regional Compliance Verification
Assemble robust proof of regional adherence, including residential leases, utility invoices, bank transaction logs, and employment payroll records.
Direct Visa Lodgement
Lodge your formal Subclass 191 application directly through ImmiAccount without needing a new EOI, state nomination, or skills assessment.
Permanent Residency Grant
Receive your permanent resident visa grant notification and celebrate your transition to unconditional permanent settlement in Australia.
Documentary Requirements
All supporting documentation must be high-resolution certified colour copies to verify regional compliance and taxation lodgements.
- Valid Passport bio-pages (minimum 6 months validity)
- Subclass 491 or 494 Visa Grant notifications confirming at least 3 years held
- Certified Government Birth Certificates and National Identity Cards
- National Police Clearances for all countries resided in for 12+ months
- 3 official ATO Notices of Assessment corresponding to your provisional visa tenure
- Employment contracts and detailed reference letters detailing regional premises and roles
- Consecutive payslips and corresponding bank statements showing regional wage deposits
- Business activity statements (BAS) and company tax returns (if self-employed/business owner)
- Residential tenancy agreements and rent payment ledgers covering your 3-year qualifying period
- Utility bills (electricity, water, gas, internet) proving active regional residence
- Bank and credit card transaction statements proving everyday regional expenditure
- School/childcare enrollment confirmation letters for dependent children (if applicable)
Frequently Asked Questions
Essential details regarding ATO Notice of Assessment rules, minimum income thresholds, and processing guidelines for Subclass 191.
No. The Australian Government removed the previous minimum income threshold (TSMIT). You simply need to provide Notices of Assessment from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) for 3 completed income years earned while holding your eligible 491 or 494 visa, regardless of the taxable income amount.
No. Subclass 191 does not require a new skills assessment, English test for primary applicants, points test calculation, or SkillSelect EOI. You lodge your application directly once you have held your provisional visa for 3 years and met all residency and taxation criteria.
Yes. Time spent holding either an eligible Subclass 491 or Subclass 494 provisional visa counts toward satisfying your 3-year qualifying period, provided you maintained full compliance with your regional visa conditions.