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Visas, Immigration and Refugees

Professionals and other Skilled Migrants

Skilled – Regional (Residence) visa (subclass 887)

Applying by post or courier


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 887 (60KB 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 See: Form 1276 Application for general skilled migration to Australia (922 KB PDF file)
Form 47A Details of Child or Other Dependent Family Member Aged 18 Years or Over (248KB PDF file)
Note: Form 47A must be completed for each dependent relative aged 18 years or over, migrating or not.

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

Lodgement method Address
Post Department of Immigration and Citizenship
GPO Box 1638
Adelaide SA 5001
Australia
Courier Department of Immigration and Citizenship
4th Floor, 55 Currie Street
Adelaide SA 5000
Australia

After you lodge your application

Information about what happens after you lodge your application.
See: After you lodge your application