Subclass 191 · Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa
Correction — replaces an earlier item
In short: this is how far Home Affairs has got with Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) (191) applications.
Now processing applications lodged in or before
• March 2026: applicants who were in Australia when they applied
• March 2026: applicants outside Australia (not combined with another application)
• January 2026: all other applicants outside Australia
Also note
You must provide Australian Taxation Office notices of assessment for three income years out of the five years of your eligible visa. If you or a family member owes money to the ATO, provide evidence it is repaid or that a payment plan is in place, to avoid delays.
Key dates
• Processing order: Ministerial Direction 122, in force from 19 September 2026
• Queue shown by Home Affairs on: 3 November 2026 (onshore queue moved from February to March 2026)
Where to check
These months change often. Check the official visa page linked below. This is general information, not migration advice.
In short: this is how far Home Affairs has got with Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) (191) applications.
Now processing applications lodged in or before
• February 2026: applicants who were in Australia when they applied
• March 2026: applicants outside Australia (not combined with another application)
• January 2026: all other applicants outside Australia
Also note
You must provide Australian Taxation Office notices of assessment for three income years out of the five years of your eligible visa. If you or a family member owes money to the ATO, provide evidence it is repaid or that a payment plan is in place, to avoid delays.
Key dates
• Processing order: Ministerial Direction 122, in force from 19 September 2026
• Queue shown by Home Affairs on: 3 November 2026
Where to check
These months change often. Check the official visa page linked below. This is general information, not migration advice.
Home Affairs updated the processing notice. Onshore applications lodged up to February 2026 and offshore applications lodged up to March 2026 are now being processed.