Eligibility to obtain the subclass 887 visa
To be eligible for this visa, you need to possess any one of the temporary visas like subclass 489, 495, 496, 475, or Bridging visa A or Bridging visa B, after having made a valid application for a subclass 489, 495 or 487 visa.
The applicant should have also lived in a regional or designated area of Australia for at least two years or must have work experience of over 12 months in Australia.
The applicant, along with their family members, should meet the health and character requirements as stated by the government of Australia. A character certificate of each of the family members should be provided. These certificates should be approved by the police of their country of residence.
The applicant should clear all outstanding bills with the government of Australia prior to the application for this visa. All the applicants over the age of 18 should understand Australia’s values and sign the Australian values statement. This is a declaration that you will abide by the rules in Australia.
The applicant should understand and speak the English language of functional efficiency.
A few concessions may be allowed due to the COVID-19 situation.
How to apply for Skilled Regional Visa subclass 887?
The 887 Visa processing time takes 17 – 22 months.
- 1. Prior to application, check your passport’s validity.
- 2. Gather all the required documents like identity proof, relationship proof, character certificates, English language functional eligibility, dependents’ documents, etc.
- 3. Apply for the visa online.
- 4. You might be provided with bridging visas if required after assessment.
- 5. Undergo health exams and other biometrics.
- 6. The outcome of your visa application will be notified through mail.