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Visas, Immigration and Refugees

Professionals and Other Skilled Migrants

Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) visa (subclass 487)

Applying for this Visa

Step 1 - Applicant is nominated or sponsored

Before you apply for this visa you must arrange to be either nominated by a participating state or territory government or sponsored by an eligible relative.
See:
State or Territory Government Nomination
Eligible Relative Sponsorship

Step 2 - Applicant lodges a visa application

When you have arranged a suitable state or territory government nomination or eligible relative sponsorship, you can apply for a visa.
See: Applicant Applies for a Visa