Subclass 187
Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa
A permanent visa for skilled workers nominated by an employer in regional Australia. Its Temporary Residence Transition stream is for certain transitional sponsored workers.
Overview
With this visa you can
- Live, work and study in Australia indefinitely
- Sponsor eligible family members to come to Australia
- Become an Australian citizen, if eligible
Streams
Requirements
The official page lists these main requirements. Each stream adds its own.
- Be nominated by an approved employer for a job in regional Australia
- Be under 45 years of age
- Meet the skills, qualifications and English language requirements
Documents & forms
The official page lists the documents to provide with an application. Open the documents list on Home Affairs.
Published processing times and charges
Visa application charge
| Application | Main applicant | Each additional applicant 18 or over | Each additional applicant under 18 |
|---|---|---|---|
Temporary Residence Transition streamOfficial conditions and notesNote See Nomination and sponsorship fees For applicants who have turned 18 at the time of application and who are assessed as not having functional English the second instalment is: main applicants AUD9,800 secondary applicants AUD4,890. An applicant nominated as a Minister of Religion by a religious institution or an applicant applying as a member of the family unit of an applicant nominated as a Minister of Religion by a religious institution is eligible to pay no second instalment of the visa application charge. For information about the Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) levy requirement, see Employer Sponsored Skilled visas - Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) levy . get_app Go to visa page | $6,140 | $3,070 | $1,535 |
YourVisaSite compares this list with the Home Affairs price list on a regular schedule. Our copy last changed on 21 October 2026. A successful check does not independently verify every underlying fact. The official source remains the authority; open it before you rely on an entry. Other costs, such as health checks or a second instalment, may apply, and government charges are separate from any professional fee. Current official pricing ↗
Updates & sources
Source: Australian Government Department of Home Affairs. This summary was written from the official page on 20 October 2026.
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