Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 487)
Applying by Post or Courier
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Application checklist
The application checklist details the information and supporting documents that you must provide with your application. Complete applications are likely to be processed more quickly. Incomplete applications may be delayed or, in some cases, refused.
See: Document Checklist 487 ( 66KB PDF file)
Application information
This information helps you with the requirements for certifying and translating documents, communicating with the department, using a migration agent, and more.
See: Additional Information for your Application
Application forms
The table below details the forms required for this application.
| Who completes this form | Form |
|---|---|
| Applicant | Form 1276 Application for general skilled migration to Australia (563KB PDF file) Note: Complete Part J of Form 1276 if you are seeking nomination from a State or Territory government or if you are seeking eligible relative sponsorship Form 47A Details of Child or Other Dependent Family Member Aged 18 Years or Over (238KB PDF file) Note: Form 47A must be completed for each dependent relative aged 18 years or over, migrating or not. |
| Eligible Relative Sponsor | Form 1277 Application for sponsorship under general skilled migration (226KB PDF file) |
| Nominating State or Territory Government | Form 1100 State/Territory nomination ( 51KB PDF file) Note: This form will be provided directly to the nominating state or territory government. |
Note: If you choose to lodge a paper application form, your eligible relative sponsor must also complete a paper form.
Important: Applicants who provide false or misleading information may either have their applications refused, or their visa to remain in Australia cancelled.
How and where to lodge an application
You can lodge your visa application by post or courier to the Adelaide General Skilled Migration Processing Centre
See: General Skilled Migration Processing Centre
After you lodge your application
Information about what happens after you lodge your application.
See: After you Lodge your Application