How this Visa Works
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You must be in Australia and hold a Business (Long Stay) 457 visa for at least 12 months out of the last 24 months immediately before applying for this visa.
Designated regional areas
- Victoria
- South Australia
- Tasmania
- Australian Captial Territory
- New South Wales - except Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong
- Queensland - except Brisbane, Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast
- Western Australia - except Perth metropolitcan region
Bringing family
The following people may be included in your application:
- your spouse
- your or your spouse's dependent children
- other dependent relatives living with you.
Visa validity period
This visa is a permanent residence visa. You will be able to travel to and enter Australia for five years from the date the visa is granted. If you wish to continue to travel to and from Australia as a permanent resident after the initial visa has expired, you must obtain a Resident Return Visa (RRV).
Social security
With this visa you are unable to access social security payments.
See: www.centrelink.gov.au
Health
The Australian Government provides help with medical expenses and hospital care through a scheme called Medicare. As a permanent resident in Australia you may be eligible to enrol in Medicare. You should wait 10 days after you arrive, and then go to a Medicare office with your passport or travel documents.
See: www.medicare.gov.au
Private Health Insurance is available to you, but it is not a requirement for the grant of this visa.
See:
www.health.gov.au
www.phiac.gov.au
Family assistance
With this visa you are unable to access family assistance.
See: www.familyassist.gov.au
Special Benefit
A payment called Special Benefit may be available to you if you suffer a substantial change of circumstances beyond your control. Being unemployed, or running out of money will not qualify you for this payment.
Regional Established Business visa definitions
Definitions are available to help you understand the information on these pages.
See: Definitions